I have just got back into building electronic projects and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a RELIABLE online parts supplier in Canada or the USA. I would be looking for everything from basic components (resistors, caps, LED's etc.) through piezzo buzzers, project boxes and PIC controllers and programmer interfaces so a wide choice would be best.
Digikey and Jameco are two suppliers I use for generic parts. Digikey has a huge selection, but shop around; some of their prices are good, some aren't. The catalog's worth getting for comparisons alone.
Here are two suppliers with a good selection of surplus components, sometimes you'll find bargains on things like stepper motors, supercaps, solar cells, etc:
If you just need a few odds and ends, why don't you jusk ask hear? There are a lot of nice people hear, and I'm sure that they will not charge you $5 for a 17 cent zener diode.