By epederso on December 1, 2024
This month, the Education Library highlights a variety of new titles, with a special focus on French books for young readers, including picture books and young adult novels. Many of these French titles will be on display near the front desk throughout December. Explore our latest arrivals and find inspiration for your classroom or personal […]
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By Emily Witherow on November 29, 2024
By 1918, the world had all but forgotten the Klondike, but on October 25th of that year the tragic sinking of the CPR steamer SS Princess Sophia in the Lynn Canal, causing the deaths of all 343 of her passengers, shocked the world and reminded BC residents of the shrinking mining communities across the Yukon and Alaska.
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By elimwong on November 26, 2024
LAW LIBRARY level 3: KD632.D46 W55 2023
J. Wilson, Lord Denning: Life, Law and Legacy (Wildy, Simmonds & Hill Publishing, 2023).
LAW LIBRARY reference room (level 2): KE1389 .R68 2024
L.I. Rotman & Muharem Kianieff, Canadian Corporate La…
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By Tianyi Fei on November 25, 2024
The Negatives 5396 Larch Photo Album offers a warm and intimate look into family life in the early 20th century, capturing moments from a family residing at 5396 Larch St., Vancouver, B.C. At this time, the city’s communities were evolving amid social and economic changes, marking an era of growth and adaptation. As part of […]
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By Andrew R. Sandfort-Marchese on November 22, 2024
Loo Gee Wing (1861–1923) was one of the most influential Chinese Canadian figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, yet his name is scarcely recognized today. Despite his savvy business successes, Loo’s later years were marked by community disputes, financial woes, and legal battles. His once-vast estate dwindled, and his story faded from public memory. Yet, his buildings, like the Sun Ah Hotel and Chinese Theatre, remain landmarks of Vancouver Chinatown, and his legacy as a pioneer and community builder endures.
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By ryan regier on November 20, 2024
When using the Firefox browser, users may see a “Media unavailable: You don’t have permissions to view this media” error when they try to stream a video. This error is more likely when using a UBC computer. eResources is working on the issue. As a workaround, please use a different browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari) to […]
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By phchow on November 19, 2024
As part of BCLA’s 2024 Climate Action Week, the Asian Library and Textile Cartographies Project are hosting a two-part Furoshiki Wrapping for Sustainable Gift-Giving workshop series. On Tuesday, November 5th, we hosted our first workshop in this series called “Planet-Friendly Wrapping: Making Furoshiki for Sustainable Gift-giving.” This event was hosted in partnership with the international […]
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