News & Blogs

Updated: March 16, 2017

In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as news, blogs, discussion forums and other informal resources. Industry information is always changing - for the latest news, current issues and popular opinions - try following one or more of these sources. In addition, news, blogs and forums usually give you the opportunity to join the conversation, either by posting comments, questions or opinions of your own. 

Blogs

Smashing Magazine

  • This popular site features posts on all aspects of graphics, coding, and design, and includes resources on UX/UI Design, WordPress, Coding, and Photoshop.

Treehouse

  • A community for web designers and developers that includes articles and video tutorials on topics such as: HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, and jQuery.

Webdesigner Depot

  • This blog is a joint effort and collaboration between leading designers from around the world.

Discussion Forums

Graphic Design Forum - Web Design

  • GDF is one of the largest graphic design forums with over 20,000 members.

Sitepoint Forum

  • A community of about 250,000 members discussing topics such as coding, marketing, accessibility, etc.

News Sources

CanadaNewsWire
A free news database that is searchable by company name, keyword, or industry sector.

NewsLink
Links to local and international news source websites. Provides access to both current and archived news stories, which allows you to track trends over time.

YAHOO! Finance Canada
Excellent source for current Canadian business news. The website also features an extensive business news archive section.

Newspapers and News Sources - UBC Library Research Guide

How to access: The guide can be viewed through the link below. Individual resources and databases will have different access requirements.

UBC Library has an excellent collection of current and historical newspapers from B.C., Canada, and around the world. UBC affiliates will have access to these resources.