Newspapers have recorded British Columbia’s history for more than a century, and BC Historical Newspapers brings those pages together with searchable access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, The Times Colonist, and other titles. With millions of full-text pages to explore, it’s a rich source of primary documents for school projects, research papers, genealogy, or anyone interested in tracing local stories back to their earliest reporting. You can search by keyword, browse by date, and open scanned newspaper pages to see events as they were originally published.
Quick-Start Guide
- Go to the ORL website and open Online Resources.
- Select BC Historical Newspapers.
- Use the search bar to enter names, places, or topics.
- Filter results by date or newspaper title.
- Open a digitized page to read articles in their original layout.
- Download or print pages for study or reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What newspapers are included?
A: The collection features major British Columbia newspapers such as The Vancouver Sun, The Province, and The Times Colonist, along with selected regional and historical publications.
Q: How far back does the collection go?
A: Coverage spans more than 125 years, allowing you to explore articles, advertisements, and images from the late nineteenth century through modern times.
Q: Can I search by keyword?
A: Yes. You can search by names, locations, subjects, or phrases, and refine results by date or newspaper title.
Q: Are the pages full scans of the original newspapers?
A: Yes. Each page appears as a digital scan so you can view the article in its original printed context.
Q: Can I download or print articles?
A: Most pages can be downloaded or printed for reference, research, or citation.