Web Resources
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The following Internet resources have been arranged by subject for your convenience.
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Books and Literature News |
- Quill & Quire - the web's best source of news and information about Canadian authors, books, publishing, and bookselling.
- CBC Book News - readings and information about literature from the CBC.
- Toronto Star Books - reviews of hot new titles, author interviews and timely articles.
- National Post Books - the place to find out about the latest books and novels by your favourite writers and authors.
- Entertainment Weekly Book News- book and entertainment news, plus reviews on the latest book releases and daily updates on the latest book charts and best new reads.
- Publishers Weekly - international news website of book publishing and bookselling including reviews, bestseller lists, commentary and more.
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Business, General |
- Canada Business: Government Services for Entrepreneurs- Information for entrepreneurs about government programs, services and regulations on starting and operating a business.
- Service Ontario- A new government online service providing information for your business from start to finish.
- Strategis- This federal government site for Industry Canada provides links to business information throughout Canada.
- Statistics Canada- Statistics Canada is the country’s national agency, which provides statistical information including demographics.
- Ontario Stats- Statistical data about Ontario including labour markets, business and economics, tourism, high technology and communities.
- The Government Electronic Tendering Service - a listing of government contracting opportunities.
- The Canadian Youth Business Foundation - provide mentoring, business resources and start-up financing for youth entrepreneurs aged 18-34.
- Business Development Bank of Canada – BDC, a financial institution wholly owned by the Government of Canada, plays a leadership role in delivering financial and consulting services to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, with a particular focus on the technology and export sectors of the economy.
- Canada Revenue Agency - business information provided by the CRA for business clients across Canada.
- Society of Competitive Intelligence Guide – leadership, education, advocacy and networking opportunities for competitive intelligence professionals.
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Careers / Job Search |
- Globe and Mail Careers - Globe and Mail's Workopolis Site featuring all the Globe's job postings, advice, question and answers and articles to help with all aspects of job searching.
- Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Human Resources site dedicated to the Durham Region.
- Human Resources Development - National Job Bank - search jobs nationwide.
- Youth Resource Network of Canada - advice and strategies dedicated to youth.
- Northern Lights Vocational Services - job placement and training programs.
- Jobs etc. - Service Canada’s job posting service – information on jobs, careers, new skills; links to government services and information on workplace legislation.
- WorkInfoNet Ontario - a searchable directory of links to over 2,000 websites specializing in employment in Ontario
- Career Maps for Foreign Trained Professionals - career maps for internationally trained professionals; this site explains every step of the registration process, including language requirements, industry trends, credential assessment process and other important information.
- EWIN: Experienced Workers Information Network – prepares those 45 years old and older to re-enter the workforce.
- Eluta - a search engine that specializes in finding new job announcements at employers across Canada; ideal for job seekers looking for employment in a specific career or skilled trade.
- Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - job postings, virtual counseling and information on services.
- Northern Lights Canada - employment services.
- Job Futures Ontario - information on the current trends and future outlook for occupations in Ontario.
- nextSteps – employment, career development and job-finding resource for youth.
- Canadian Career Page – career and employment information
- LocalWork.ca - operated by Metroland Media Group Ltd., this website is your link to local work opportunities
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Children's Sites |
- TumbleBookLibrary - children, junior and multilingual e-books with games and other word activities for those that are learning to read.
- The Story Place - a virtual experience of going to the library and participating in the same types of activities the library offers.
- CBC Kids Games - games and activities related to shows on CBC; featuring many sports games.
- Disney Online - all things Disney - games, activities, shows, movies and characters.
- Nickelodeon Games - games and activities related to the network.
- Nick Junior - for younger children, featuring games and activities related to the network.
- Reading Rainbow - books reviews and games.
- Scholastic Games - a huge selection of games related to Scholastic books and characters.
- Treehouse for Kids - for younger children, based on the television station Treehouse .
- Virtual Museum of Canada Fun and Games - celebrates the stories and treasures that have come to define Canada over the centuries.
- Time For Kids - includes a Homework Helper, articles on current events from around the world and fun games for kids.
- Fair Play for Children OnLine PDF Library - about children, their play, rights, environment, health, youth, justice and more.
- PBS Kids - games and videos based on the most popular PBS shows, such as Clifford, Curious George, Caillou and Sesame Street.
- PBS Kids Go! - Interactive games from children's favourite PBS shows such as Arthur, Beeswax and Cyberchase
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Community Information |
- AboutMyProperty - property assessment information from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).
- Durham Region - Durham Region news, jobs, rentals and classifieds.
- Durham LINC - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada offers free language training across the country for permanent residents.
- InformDurham - offers a search for organizations/programs local to Durham Region.
- Region of Durham - information on all the services the Region offers.
- Toronto.com - events, attractions, restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels and shopping in the GTA.
- Durham Parent - family issues from education to travel and survival tips for today's parents.
- Ajax's Parks and Recreational Services - the current guide to Town activities plus contact information for various organizations in Ajax.
- 211 Canada – information for community, social, health and government services in Ontario.
- The Careguide Source for Seniors - Canada's guide to senior housing and care services
- DisAbility Doorway - designed to assist persons with disabilities and/or their families by providing information on resources and services that can help improve the quality of life for everyone involved
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Education |
- American Universities - index of all American universities.
- Canadian Colleges - index and link to all Canadian colleges.
- Canadian University Calendars - index and link to all Canadian universities.
- Common University Data Ontario - key data about Ontario’s 18 universities.
- Durham Catholic District School Board- program and school information.
- Durham College- information on admissions, programs, and course calendar.
- Durham District School Board- program and school information.
- Ontario College Application Centre - for application to Ontario colleges - search by program or school to submit your application.
- Ontario Student Assistance Program- information and application for government student loans.
- Ontario University Application Centre- for application to Ontario universities - search by program or school to submit your application.
- School Finder Online - information on universities, colleges and career colleges in Canada, including admission requirements, costs, programs and contact details.
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)- information on admissions, programs and course calendar.
- Macleans Magazine Online - information and guidance on a wide range of topics for university and college students, including student finance, school rankings, testing and a scholarship finder.
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Genealogy |
- Archives of Ontario - the collections held by the Archives of Ontario are a rich resource for the study of the history of Ontario and its people.
- Canadian Genealogy and History - genealogical and historical websites from across Canada.
- Family Search - the largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world.
- National Archives of Canada - Canada's national collection of books, historical documents, government records, photos, films, maps, music and more.
- Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid - a pointer database consisting of the surnames, cemetery name and location of over 2 Million interments from several thousand cemeteries, cairns, memorials, and cenotaphs in Ontario, Canada.
- Ontario Genealogical Society - founded in 1961 to encourage, bring together and assist those interested in the pursuit of family history -- link to the Durham Region Branch available.
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Government |
- Government of Canada - everything from online services to program information.
- Government of Ontario - everything from online services to program information.
- MTO Driver's Handbook - view the official Ontario Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook online
- mpac AboutMyProperty - access property assessment information, site information, lot size and recent sales information on your property and similar neighbourhood properties of interest – free of charge.
- Parliamentary Internet - featuring Bills, Debates, Tours, History, Webcasts and information about Senators and Members.
- Statistics Canada - statistics that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture.
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Health |
- Canadian Health Network - find information on how to stay healthy and prevent disease.
- Dr. Koop - news, Health Encyclopedia, in-depth reports, and videos about health.
- Public Health Agency of Canada - information on healthy living, disease and injury prevention.
- First Aid - describes first aid for a range of accidents, ailments and injuries; symptoms, complications, etc. are also addressed.
- Telehealth Ontario - public health information, health bulletins, news and more, as well as information about accessing Telehealth Ontario.
- Healthy Ontario - health information, treatment options, services and advice for healthier living
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News and Media |
- Canadian Online Explorer (Canoe) - a local and national interactive media provider of news, entertainment and services.
- Durham News - Durham's local portal for entertainment, marketplace and news.
- Globe and Mail - official site of Canada’s national newspaper.
- Toronto Star - official site of the Toronto Star newspaper.
- USA Today - American News site, offering top stories, business and online media.
- Canadian Newspapers - various newspapers from across Canada.
- Alternative News - Progressive liberal activist news service; original content as well as journalism from a wide variety of other sources.
- International News Source - sorts results by date as well as relevance.
- Ananova – an international news base with a British perspective.
- BNET – business-related database with management articles and insight, industry news, white papers, webcasts, case studies and self-development videos.
- Pandia Newsfinder - a search engine for news only; provides access to headlines, summaries and links to articles.
- Total News - access to full-text articles from worldwide sources.
- Online News Page - news search engine and portal.
- Quebec French Language News - gateway to 7 French language Quebec newspapers - La Presse, Le Soleil, La Voix de L'Est, Quotidien, Le Droit, Le Nouvelliste, La Tribune.
- Canadian Aboriginal News - searchable index of mainly Canadian aboriginal journals, magazines and newspapers.
- Latin American News - access to Latin American news: electronic sources, updated weekly, from 1986 to date; searching is free; full-text articles.
- US News - links are provided to US news archives available on the Internet.
- Editorials - access to OPINIONS not the news itself. Items indexed include editorials and letters to the editors from some daily English language newspapers.
- Polls - access to U.S. polls, dating from the 1960s
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Parenting |
- Reading Rockets - information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle and how caring adults can help.
- Ontario Ministry of Child and Youth Services - the official government website for children and youth services in Ontario; topics include adoption, child care, financial help, and youth opportunities.
- Durham Parent - Durham Region's best source for advice on raising children, health, education, and much more.
- Parent Source - linking Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Ajax kids and parents to Durham Region daycare, birthday party services, events, sports and more.
- Canada Child Tax Benefit - apply now for a tax-free monthly payment to help you with the cost of raising children under age 18
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Science and Technology |
- Canadian Space Agency - information, resources and activities – includes a Kidspace.
- NASA Homepage - explore the many facets of NASA.
- www.HowStuffWorks.com - explains hundreds of subjects - from car engines to lock-picking to ESP, using clear language and tons of illustrations
- Discovery Channel – explore science, history, space, tech, sharks, & more, with videos and news plus exclusives on your favorite TV shows
- Science Daily - free, advertising-supported online magazine that provides news about the latest discoveries and hottest research projects in everything from astrophysics to zoology
- Live Science - explores groundbreaking developments in science, space, technology, health and the environment
- New Scientist – a weekly science and technology news magazine, considered by some to be the world's best, with diverse subject matter
- Scientific American - latest news and features on science issues that matter; including earth, environment and space. Get your science news from the most trusted source!
- Popular Science - reporting on what's new and what's next in technology, science, gadgets, space, green tech and more
- Hubble site - the official online home of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope with a gallery of the best pictures that the Hubble has taken, as well as a news center, fun & games and a reference desk
- Science News - bi-weekly news magazine of the Society for Science & the Public, a nonprofit organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education
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Search Engines |
- Canada.com - general news and information destination.
- Google- web searching, maps, news, images, groups, e-mail; web-based document, spreadsheet and presentation software with online storage space; scholarly literature (Google Scholar), book search (Google Books) and dozens of other services.
- Yahoo - web searching, maps, news, images, e-mail and more.
- msn.com - Microsoft's portal, offering MSNBC News, sports, MSN Money, games, videos, entertainment & celebrity gossip, weather, shopping and more great content.
- bing.ca - a search engine that finds and organizes the answers you need so you can make faster, more informed decisions.
- ask.com - offers searching for web sites, images, news, blogs, video, maps and directions, local search and shopping.
- AltaVista Canada - provides the most comprehensive search experience on the Web
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