KPU Special Collections has a large collection of newspapers, primarily on 35mm wide microfilm. Our collection consists of 13 local newspaper titles, with dates ranging from 1849 - 2012.
Indexing may be available where noted below, but please note the level and coverage of indexing varies depending on resources available.
Where possible, we have also noted where else you can access the title in the KPU collection.
This newspaper collection is free to browse and users have access to our microfilm reader, with self-serve instructions on its use.
Please note, the Vancouver Sun is housed at Richmond Campus Library. The rest of the collection is located in Special Collections at Surrey Campus Library.
You may also want to consult our Journal Search to browse our collection for your title.
B.C. Legislative Library newspaper clipping index. 10 microfilm reels.
British Columbia Provincial Library newspaper index, 1900-1970. 65 microfilm reels; 16 mm.
British Columbia Provincial Library newspaper index, 1971-1980. 36 microfilm reels; 16 mm.
BC newspaper index. Online access.
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Microfilm available: 26 May 1926 - February 1935
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: 11 December 1858 - December 1945
Indexes available at KPU (Selection and level of indexing varies):
Holdings outside of Special Collections
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: January 1960 - 30 December/1 January 1995/96
KPU Holdings outside of Special Collections
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: January 1849 - Present (roughly 6 months, check catalogue record)
KPU Holdings outside of Special Collections
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: July 1931 - December 1977
KPU holdings outside of Special Collections:
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological, filed as Surrey Leader
Microfilm available: 17 July 1929 - 30 September 2006
KPU holdings outside of Special Collections:
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: 31 August 1870 - 21 August 1889
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: 27 October 1998 - 31 December 2012
KPU holdings outside of Special Collections:
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: March 1894 - 31 December 1986. Not published 6 June - 21 July, 1986.
Indexes available at KPU (Selection and level of indexing varies)
KPU holdings outside of Special Collections:
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological, shelved under 'The Columbian'
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: 13 February 1861 - 15 November 1983
Indexes available at KPU (Selection and level of indexing varies):
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Microfilm available: April 1932 - 31 December 1986
KPU holdings outside of Special Collections
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Microfilm available: March 1917 - October 1929
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Special Collections, Arbutus 1040
Microfilm available: April 1933 - March 1957
Description: Microfilm, 35mm wide
Arrangement: Chronological
Location: Richmond Campus Library, open computer area.
Microfilm available: Intermittent coverage: Jan 1, 1914 - 1919, 1939-2012