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If you want a one-stop shop for government reports try the BC Legislative Library catalogue.

BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Contains reports and statistics on alcohol distribution, including quarterly reports on provincial sales of domestic and import beer, cider, coolers, spirits and wine.

Government of BC Pesticides in Agriculture

Information for ranchers, farmers, growers, crop consultants, pest managers, and horticulturalists about the safe use of pesticides in BC.

Start here: Pesticide Restrictions

Start here: About Pesticides- Types, Names, and Formulations

The BC Science Clusters Directory

Vancouver Public Library created this directory of BC companies in the following areas: life sciences, power technologies, sustainable energy, environmental technologies and services, nanotechnology and much more. You can purchase a CD version, with an included Excel file for $50.

BC Stats | Current reports and statistics from British Columbia's central statistical agency including labour market information, economic statistics and bankruptcies. Start by searching their economic statistics section and narrowing by industry type or go to the Business, Industry & Trade page to skim all the different business-related topics.

Socio-Economic Profiles - BC Stats

The socio-economic profiles consist of charts and tables for the various regional districts, health areas, college regions and school districts. Each region contains a map, demographic profile, economic hardship, labour market structure, education concerns, crime, health problems, children at risk, and youth at risk. The profiles are presented in a format that allows comparison to other regions in the province and to BC overall.

bc211 - The Red Book Online A searchable directory of community resources serving the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, Squamish-Lillooet and Sunshine Coast regional districts. Search by service-type.

BCC Research Centre

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Publishes 250 reports annually that are complete with market intelligence, five-year forecasts, statistical and analytical data, key players, market share, industry structure and dynamics, and technological shifts and trends.

BCIC Business Case Library

A good collection of business cases about BC technology companies, highlighting their achievements, business challenges and best practices.  Very useful to learn about BC business practices.