Links

The Internet is a valuable resource in the home buying or selling process. Here are some personal suggestions to help you on the road to success!

I've searched the Internet and compiled a list of resources I think will be helpful as you set out to buy or sell a home. Please take some time to browse. And feel free to contact me any time with questions or suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!

• Educational Institutions
• Find a Postal Code
• Housing, Landlords and Tenants
• Local Municipal Governments
• Marriage Info and Vital Statistics
• Moving to Canada

• Other Levels of Government
• Photos and Online Video
• Public Health
• Public Library
• Tourism
• Transit and Transportation
• Utilities and Environment
• Volunteering in Vancouver

Photos and Online Video of Vancouver

GVTV
A TV newsmagazine series about people, places, events and issues in the Greater Vancouver region.

VanMap
VanMap is a Web-based map system that lets you have Vancouver at your fingertips.

Portrait V2K
View stories about Vancouver’s past, present and future. Read memoirs, and view the photographs online.

Vancouver Scenes

Panoramas: view a Central Area Panorama [Quicktime required]

Public Health

Four Pillars Drug Strategy
The Four Pillars Drug Strategy is the City of Vancouver’s policy and plan for reducing drug-related harm in Vancouver.

Environmental Trends and Indicators

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Environmental Protection

Restaurant Inspections and Closures

Medical Services Plan of BC

Vancouver Hospital

West Nile virus info and mosquito control tips

Vancouver Area Municipal Governments

All of the links below are external to the City of Vancouver web site.
Anmore
Abbotsford
Belcarra
Bowen Island
Burnaby
Chilliwack
Coquitlam
Delta
Electoral Area A
Langley City
Langley Township
Lions Bay
Maple Ridge
New Westminster
North Vancouver District
North Vancouver City
Pitt Meadows
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Richmond
Surrey
West Vancouver
White Rock

Moving to Canada

Citizenship and Immigration
Government of Canada website

Social Insurance Numbers (SIN)
A SIN is required to work in Canada or to receive government benefits.

Newcomer’s Guide to Vancouver

Canadian Dollar Exchange Rates

Roadwork in Vancouver

Utilities and Environment

Electricity - BC Hydro

Gas - Terasen Gas

Regional Water Issues (GVRD)

Regional Air Quality (GVRD)

Regional Garbage and Recycling Initiatives (GVRD)

Regional Sewerage (GVRD)

Regional Parks (GVRD)

Greater Vancouver Housing Corporation (GVRD)

Volunteering in Vancouver

Volunteer Vancouver

Vancouver Community Net