How do I find death records in BC?
The Vital Statistics Agency and BC Archives have made it possible to search for death records through BC Archives’ electronic index. Many death records available through BC Archives also include an image of the registration.
What are the BC Archives?
The BC Archives is the archives of the Government of British Columbia and provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public researchers.
How do I find marriage records in BC?
For more information, call them at 250-952-2681 (toll-free: 1-888-876-1633) or visit their online portal, BC Government – Birth, Adoption, Death, Marriage & Divorce. Baptismal records (1836-1888) and colonial marriage records (1859-1872) are also available.
Are divorce records public in BC?
If you or your lawyer files a lawsuit, or if you’ve stood in front of a judge in criminal or divorce court, the transcript of the hearings or the judge’s decisions, or both, are available at the courthouse or online. Exceptions include issues of personal safety or privacy.
Are porcupines in BC?
An adult porcupine can have up to 30,000 quills (Gunn 2001, Nagorsen 2005). This species is found throughout most of North America, including Alaska and northern Canada (Nagorsen 2005). It is found throughout all of mainland British Columbia, but does not occur on any islands (Nagorsen 2005).
Where can I find old obituaries in Canada for free?
The Library and Archives of Canada also offers a free database to search for birth, death, and marriage records. Regardless of whether the Canadian you’re searching for died in a different country, you’re likely to find the obituary since he or she is a Canadian and should have records maintained within the archives.
Where is the BC Archives located?
Welcome to the BC Archives, located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The BC Archives is the archives of the Government of British Columbia and provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public researchers.
What types of records are in the BC Archives?
Archival records include textual records, photographs, documentary art, sound recordings, moving images and cartographic records such as maps. For instructions and tips for searching, please see the main page of the BC Archives Collections Search.
Where can I find BC birth records?
Civil registration is a provincial jurisdiction. In British Columbia, it began in 1872, although there are some earlier records. The British Columbia Archives (Royal BC Museum) holds the following records: births (1854 to1903) marriages (1872 to 1944)
What are the digital archives?
The digital archives is an organizational system that manages and preserves digital information of enduring value. The digital archives will protect the authenticity and usefulness of digital information and will provide the public with increased access to information.