Business and personal finance

Bloomberg Stock market information, financial data and analysis. Includes a currency converter, mortgage calculator and market data.

BC Chambers of Commerce In order to assist the owners and operators of B.C. businesses, many local Chambers maintain libraries. These libraries offer a variety of print and video materials on a number of business topics. This site lists member Chambers and useful links.

BC Stats Business Gateway Explore a variety of topics, including: industry, business environment in B.C., suppliers, demographics and consumer trends, import/export, worker availability as well as planning new locations and community traffic patterns.

Canadian Business Online Investigate a variety of personal finance issues including RRSPs, RESPs, RRIFs, estate planning, investment planning, and debt management. Includes tools for calculating mortgage, investment, debt, as well as interesting articles on current Canadian business issues.

Community Futures Development Corporation of Sun Country This non-profit organization fosters entrepreneurship and promotes, coordinates, and implements various economic development activities in the region. It offers a variety of entrepreneurial programs, business counselling, loan programs and business information to community members.

Frasers Catalog of Industrial Suppliers An essential reference for anyone looking for information on suppliers, trade shows, conventions, and manufacturers in Canada. Previously available in a regularly updated four-volume set, this invaluable resource is now available exclusively online. Search for industry information by product, brand name, or company name and then narrow your search by geographical area. Nearly 30,000 Canadian industrial companies are listed under 23,000 product categories and it's all free of charge!

Globe & Mail Fund Information Offers daily Canadian mutual fund data with published articles, background profiles on funds and fund companies, and a learning section for new investors.

iTrust Investor News contained in this digest involves fundamental changes to productive assets for trusts and structured funds. iTrustInvestor was created to inform investors about the Income Trust sector that is unique to Canada.

Kamloops North Shore Business Improvement Association Contains data on available properties, business opportunities, and upcoming events.

Performance Plus Provides detailed financial and employment data on small business by industry for the provinces and territories of Canada. Useful for small businesses constructing a business plan, also useful for new or established firms to compare to a relevant industry average.

Small Business Accelerator A new gateway to business information for small firms and entrepreneurs throughout the province. A highlight of the SBA is its range of research guides that provide tailored information for specific industries. The site features 36 in-depth guides, developed with the expertise of UBC business librarians.

Small Business Workshop Provides an excellent starting point for people thinking about starting a small business. Offers information on marketing, financing, planning, and getting started.

StockHouse A source of current financial news and information.

Strategis Industry Canada's most extensive repository of business information including: industrial perspectives, micro-economic research and analysis, technology & innovation, markets, trade and investment, managing your business and marketplace services.

Thomas Register Locate companies and products manufactured in North America.

Venture Kamloops Offers economic information for Kamloops and surrounding region.

Yahoo Canada Finance Offers a variety of Canadian financial information including mutual funds, news, stock prices, loan and tax information.