vila canoas is also occasionally followed in vivafavela, a highly recommended source for anthropological and current studies.  on this site, local correspondents submit articles and pictures offering a precious insight in the day-to-day of many favelas.  vila canoas news are posted on this link.

comprehensive journalistic coverage for vila canoa can be found on the o globo website.  for readers' convenience this is the link listing specifically vila canoas' latest headlines - the sidney rezende webpage posts frequently update news about events pertaining to vila canoas on this link.     

an aerial view of vila canoas can be seen on this wikimapia, also clearly mapping the surrounding areas and nearby communities.   if 'far away' map opens, do not scroll, just zoom.