General information sites
Here are some websites where you can find a lot of general information
Dictionary Reference - this all in one website has a thesaurus, a word translator, and encyclopedia reference section
www.bartleby.com - this site lets you search for information in a collection of dictionaries, encyclopedias, thesauruses, and quotations
Merriam Webster online - includes a thesaurus, online Encyclopedia Britannica and a Word of the Day email list
AskOxford.com - a collection of dictionaries including bilingual and quotation dictionaries and an ask-the-expert section
Wikipedia - a free online encyclopaedia where anyone can add information - which means that some information could be wrong. Search using keywords or browse the contents page
OneLook Dictionary Search - a search engine just for dictionaries. Look up words, solve crossword clues, and get translations.
JournalismNet - a page where you can find newspapers from around the world, radio and video news, tips for using the Internet, and endless topics
Glossarist - a site where you can find word definitions for particular topics
CBC Digital Archives - stories the CBC has covered, from when it started in 1936 to today
CBC News: Net Neutrality - a discussion about Internet service and speed