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CBC Corner
Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This one-of-a-kind digital portal allows you to access a wide variety of content including trusted news, local stories, entertaining TV and radio shows, award-winning podcasts, educational kids content, innovative podcasts, a free English and French language learning app, news in foreign languages and much more!
Globe and Mail Historical Newspaper Archive
Globe and Mail Historical Newspaper Archive offers access to full-text articles and pictures from Canada's national newspaper from 1844-2019.
Toronto Star Historical Newspaper Archive
Toronto Star Historical Newspaper Archive includes high-quality digital images in the original page format of over 30,000 newspaper issues. It includes editorial and opinion pieces, advertisements, want ads, birth and death notices, in addition to the stories detailing the events of the day. 1894-2020.
TVO Today
TVO Today provides insight and information about life in Ontario and beyond, with resources and including animated video explainers and stories from Indigenous perspectives.
Featured Digital Resources
Fiero Code
Fiero Code is an innovative e-learning platform designed to turn you into a coding pro. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your skills, Fiero Code offers a comprehensive curriculum in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and more. It's gamified, self-paced, and perfect for all ages. Fiero even allows you to enter their virtual coding competitions throughout the year.
New York Times
New York Times offers high-quality reporting, a variety of perspectives and practical advice on countless topics – from the important issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures of everyday life.
The Athletic
The Athletic, part of the The New York Times group, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favourite teams and leagues. Access includes everything from breaking news and live commentary to long-form features, exclusive interviews, podcasts and more.
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Creativebug
Creativebug is your go-to resource for on-demand, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. Enjoy award-winning HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more. All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily.
Kanopy
Kanopy is an on-demand video streaming service that provides instant access (no wait times or holds) to thousands of critically-acclaimed and culturally-diverse films, documentaries, and Kids favourites. Log in with your library membership to access over 30,000 films and more on your desktop, TV, or mobile device.
New York Times Cooking
New York Times Cooking offers a thorough and diverse recipe collection, as well as tips and techniques to help you become a better and more creative home cook.