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    New York Times

    Understand the world. Navigate life. Access The New York Times here.

    Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems, or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way.

    Enjoy access to The New York Times, compliments of Ottawa Public Library.

    It’s an essential source for fearless reporting, varied perspectives, and practical advice on nearly every topic — from the vital issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures that make everyday life better.

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    Please note:

    • You must create a New York Times account to access.
    • An email address is required
    • There is a daily limit on how many remote passes are available.
    • Access does not include the New York Times crossword puzzle and e-reader editions.
    • If you get a subscription notice while browsing the site, please ignore. 

    *Please ignore the subscription notices while browsing the site. 


     

    Content Language
    English
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    Ottawa Citizen

    A searchable archive of 30 days which is part of the database Library PressDisplay.  Articles can be translated into German, Greek, Spanish or French. The viewer can also listen to individual articles in any of these languages. To access articles published more than 30 days ago, search the Canadian Newsstand database.

    Content Language
    English
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    Overdrive Magazines (Formerly RBDigital Unlimited Magazines -Zinio)

    A package of over 3,000 popular titles (including Canadian Living, National Geographic, The New Yorker, and many more) with varieties of languages and up to three years of back issues are now available for unlimited simultaneous access with no circulation caps.

    Our online eMagazine provider OverDrive couldn’t make an agreement with The Economist. As a result, all editions of the Economist, as well as all back issues, are no longer available to clients effective February 1, 2023.

    We apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to check out the print edition of The Economist that is available at some of our OPL branches. Please search for “The Economist” from our online catalog for more information.

    Full-text remote access to The Economist is available from the following two databases:

    • Gale Academic OneFile, and
    • Gale OneFiile: Business