Library Guides: Sociology: Newspapers

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Links to our webpages about newspapers held at the Trent Library.

There may be times when you need to know what's been in the news concerning a Sociology topic. These resources cover online newspapers.

Globe and Mail (1844-20??) This link opens in a new window
Canada's national newspaper. This historical newspaper provides first-hand accounts and coverage of the politics, society and events of the time. Coverage:1844 - 4 years ago (moving wall).
Times Digital Archive 1785-1985 This link opens in a new window
Complete digital edition of The Times (London).
Canadian Business and Current Affairs Database (CBCA) This link opens in a new window
Indexes over 1,665 titles in current events, business, science, the arts, and academic information as produced in Canada.
Combines high-quality indexing with direct access to over 500 full text periodicals and daily news sources, over 95% Canadian. Includes journals, magazines and newspapers, both scholarly and popular titles.
Canadian Periodical Index (CPI.Q) This link opens in a new window
Indexing of nearly 700 Canadian periodicals (English and French) with full-text articles from 240 Canadian periodicals. Covers journals, magazines, and newspapers. Not all are scholarly sources - select "peer-reviewed publications" to limit your results.
Academic Search Elite This link opens in a new window
From EBSCOhost. This general database finds articles on almost any topic. Sources include scholarly journals, popular magazines, and some newspapers - use limits to restrict your search to a publication type.