General Consumer Information
BC Assessments: compare and search for BC property assessment values. Searching for sold properties is only available until March 15, 2010
Buy and Sell Online
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway: a Canadian site with organized links to a large network of topics
Consumer Connection: practical tools and information from Industry Canada
Consumer World: a central consumer site, with a wide variety of information
Consumers: from Industry Canada
The cost of banking guide: interactive guide that describes various banking service packages
Craigslist Vancouver: buy and sell items online, look for apartment rentals, and more
Digital Television (DTV): learn about new TVs on the market today
Electronics Recycling Association: donate your old computer or laptop to this nonprofit organization that recycles used computers. Pickup available
Electronics Recycling in BC: Find out where to recycle your e-waste
Gethuman: tips on bypassing the electronic telephone prompts to get human customer service
Healthy Toys: the consumer action guide to toxic chemicals in toys
Heating, Cooling & Comfort: includes purchasing information and energy efficiency ratings for household appliances, heating and cooling equipment and vehicles. There are also energy efficiency guides and rebates listed for building construction and renovation
Kijiiji Classifieds: place or view classified ads for free from across Canada
Marketplace: the web site for the CBC program
Metro Vancouver Recycles: a database of reuse and recycle facilities in Metro Vancouver
National Do Not Call List: Register your phone numbers to reduce intrusive telemarketer calls
Wishabi: Compare prices on a variety of consumer goods, set up price alerts and more. Site requires registration but is free. Contains Canadian and US price information 
Consumer Information: Automobiles
CanadianDriver.com: includes the Canadian New Car Price Guide, auto news, consumer information, test drives
Driving.ca: consumer information and new and used classified ads
Edmunds.com: road tests, articles, buyer's advice, new car prices
Fuel Consumption Ratings: Natural Resources Canada Site
LeaseBoys: services and advice to get out of or take over an automobile lease
Recalls Database: US car recalls, from the Office of Defects Investigation
Road Sense Car Buying Guide: lots of information, includes information on the buying process and reviews of numerous car models
Transport Canada - Road Safety: includes vehicle recalls
Vehicles Admissible from the United States: from Transport Canada
Where Can I Buy a Car Online.com: Canadian, US and UK cars
Fraud & Comsumer Protection
Anti-phishing Working Group: committed to wiping out Internet scams and fraud
Homeowner Protection Office of BC
Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC
Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority of BC: organization responsible for consumer protection activities in BC
Canadian Marketing Association: stop junk mail, protect your privacy, identify fraudulent offers and more
Centre for the Financial Services OmbudsNetwork: financial services complaint resolution
Food and product recalls: from the Government of Canada
Fraud: advice, online complaint form and more; from the National Fraud Information Center
Phone Busters: information site on phone scams
Stay Safe Online: advice on how to shop safely online
TravelSense: American Society of Travel Agents information about avoiding scams
Canadian Consumer Information Gateway: Select your province to see information available under travel/tourism
Reviews & Ratings
Canadian Toy Testing Council
Consumer Reports: only some information is free; much is fee-based
Consumer Search: indexes and summarizes expert product reviews
Epinions: consumer generated reviews, buying tips and advice
Charities
Charity Navigator: evaluations, lists, and ratings of major American charities to make charity selection decisions easier
Charities and Giving: from the Canada Revenue Agency
Canadian Book of Charities: lists many Canadian charities where you can also make secure online donations
