Article Databases
Start with one or more of these article databases.
Each database contains a variety of resources, including academic journals, professional/trade magazines, news articles, and more.
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ABI Inform Trade and IndustryContains industry reports and magazines. Canadian content.
computing, construction, transportation, food technology, telecommunications, computers
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Applied Science and Technology Full TextContains academic journals on science and engineering.
Learn to Use Applied Science & Technology FT computing, robotics, chemistry, machinery, food, geology, energy, engineering, plastics, computers, robots, machines
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Gale in Context: ScienceMagazines and academic journals discussing science topics.
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Also try the following multidisciplinary databases.
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Academic OneFileContains academic journals, magazines and newspapers.
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Business Source CompleteContains academic journals and professional magazines. Also includes country, company and industry reports.
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MasterFILE EliteContains books, magazines, and images covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, and cultural studies.
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Databases Containing Canadian Sources of Information
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Canadian Points of ViewContains essays, magazine articles and journal articles presenting multiple perspectives on current issues.
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Canadian Business and Current Affairs DatabaseIncludes general interest magazines, special interest magazines, and academic journals with Canadian content.
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Canadian Reference CentreA collection magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books.
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CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals Index Quarterly)Academic journals, magazines and newspapers with a Canadian focus.
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News Databases
Scan the news for major events affecting business, as well as hard-to-find details on competitors.
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Canadian Major DailiesThis database has been replaced by PressReader, which provides access to all major Canadian newspapers, as well as thousands of other international newspapers and magazines.
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Nexis UniContains newspapers, newswires, radio transcripts, trade and business magazines, country and company reports. Formerly LexisNexis.
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Regional Business NewsRegional business and trade magazines covering the United States. Some international content as well.
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Encyclopedias
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Britannica AcademicA comprehensive encyclopedia, including videos, country comparisons, biographies, and a world atlas.
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Image Collections
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Britannica ImageQuestContains millions of rights-cleared photos, graphics and images for educational use.
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Video Collections
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Films on DemandContains educational streamed videos on a variety of academic, professional and technical topics.
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KanopyIncludes films and documentaries from Criterion, California Newsreel, HBO, Psychotherapy.net, Learning Seed, Symptom Media and much more.
Fire Code
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National Fire Code of Canada
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Details fire safety requirements for buildings, structures and areas where hazardous materials are used, and addresses fire protection and prevention in buildings and facilities.