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The Northland’s Greatest Disaster – The Sinking of the SS Princess Sophia

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.

Meet Elizabeth Stevenson, Circulation Supervisor at UBC Library

Learn how Elizabeth Stevenson, Circulation Supervisor, brings her passion for wellness and sustainability to life at UBC Library.

Winter Display 2024

New Books at the Law Library – 24/11/26

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…

The Negatives 5396 Larch Photo Album: Family Life in Early 20th-Century Vancouver

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 […]

Loo Gee Wing: The Forgotten Tycoon Who Helped Shape Chinese Canadian History

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.

New Arbitration/Trade Resources

Investment Arbitration Reporter

Investor State Law Guide

Trade Law Guide

World Trade Law

Criterion and Audio Cine Issues when using Firefox browser

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 […]

University Library receives Norman Epstein archives

UBC Archives has received the Norman Epstein fonds, an archival collection that captures the life and career of Dr. Norman Epstein (1923-2023), a pioneering figure in chemical and biological engineering and political activist.

Notice regarding delivery service delays

We are currently experiencing delays to campus delivery services due to circumstances beyond the Library’s control. Please anticipate longer wait times. For ASRS items, select MAA Library as the pick-up location for the fastest delivery.