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People’s Law School

May 5, 2025

People’s Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. They provide …

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Clicklaw

September 10, 2020

Clicklaw provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians. Clicklaw is operated by Courthouse Libraries BC. Access: Available to …

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BC Assessment

November 29, 2018

BC Assessment produces independent, uniform and efficient property assessments on an annual basis for all property owners in the province. …

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Fast Facts about Vancouver Island Regional Library

  • Vancouver Island Regional Library is the fifth largest library system in British Columbia.
  • Holdings at Vancouver Island Regional Library number almost one million and include books, magazines, CD’s and DVD’s. Card holders can borrow materials from any of our 39 locations.
  • In 2012 there were 2.6 million visits to our branches and our customers borrowed 4.6 million items.
  • Vancouver Island Regional Library opened its doors in 1936 as the Vancouver Island Union Library. We were the second regional library in North America.
  • With 39 branch libraries across the island, Vancouver Island Regional Library serves over 430,000 people on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Central Coast (Bella Coola)

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