Title: Alone But Not Alone: Poetry in Isolation virtual book launch | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20201126203007/http://virl.bc.ca/event/alone-but-not-alone-poetry-in-isolation-virtual-book-launch/

Description: Join us for the virtual book launch of Alone But Not Alone: Poetry in Isolation, a Vancouver Island Regional Library publication. Poets will read their submissions and share their poems about self-isolation and the COVID-19.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Zoom

Title: BCGEU librarians reject latest VIRL offer & escalate strikes | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/bcgeu-librarians-reject-latest-virl-offer-and-escalate-strikes/

Description: BCGEU has rejected the latest offer from Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL).

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Carson, David

Title: BCGEU librarians start the week with moderate job action | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/bcgeu-librarians-start-the-week-with-moderate-job-action/

Description: This past weekend, people might have thought to visit their local Vancouver Island Regional Library branch. But at 10 branches there were picket lines, in an escalated statement of job action by the BCGEU Local 702 librarians.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401,  Carson, David

Title: BCGEU pushing the VIRL envelope with 10 picket lines | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/bcgeu-pushing-virl-envelope-with-10-picket-lines/

Description: Picket lines are now blocking library patrons from 10 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Carson, David

Title: What a difference a week makes | Granted Words

URL: https://janninegrant.wordpress.com/2020/12/14/what-a-difference-a-week-makes/

Description: My poem, Pandemic Day in Your Neighbourhood, like many others in the collection of pandemic poems published by the Vancouver Island Regional Library in Alone but Not Alone: Poetry in Isolation, spoke to what one poet called “the honeymoon period” of the pandemic, when people were starry eyed and still in awe of the powerful force nature has on daily life.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Vancouver Island Regional Library

Title: Job action surrounds downtown Nanaimo library branch | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/03/11/job-action-surrounds-downtown-nanaimo-library-branch/

Description: Picket lines are up at the Harbourfront branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401,  Smith, Stephanie

Title: Bookfest 2021 | Vancouver Island Children's BookFest

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2UcWxIXIAAa7-G?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

Description: Nanaimo Early Years on Twitter: "Check out the Vancouver Island Regional Library's Bookfest 2021 presentations! Available now at https://bookfest.ca"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Vancouver Island Children's BookFest

Title: "Ask about free craft kits at your local library." | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E37UIqSWEA8c1Ms?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

Description: VI Library on Twitter: "One of our young library fans recently picked up ladybug take-and-make kits at our #Nanaimo North branch. Ask about free craft kits at your local library. ❤️ They are a great family activity (especially on a rainy day). #VIRL #librarycrafts #LibrariesInspire"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Title: [Image 2:] "Bookfest 2021 was a huge success" | Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez666qHUYAEgZU5?format=jpg&name=small

Description: School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) on Twitter: "Bookfest 2021 was a huge success with 54 virtual presentations in 23 Island schools, 17 in @sd68bc thanks to @VI_NanaimoLib , presenters & partners. A shout out also to @westmarkcoltd who donated book bundles for 10 school libraries."

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  Vancouver Island Children's BookFest,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Westmark Construction

Title: [Image 3:] "Bookfest 2021 was a huge success" | Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez67B3oUUAU8_gP?format=jpg&name=360x360

Description: School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) on Twitter: "Bookfest 2021 was a huge success with 54 virtual presentations in 23 Island schools, 17 in @sd68bc thanks to @VI_NanaimoLib , presenters & partners. A shout out also to @westmarkcoltd who donated book bundles for 10 school libraries."

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  Vancouver Island Children's BookFest,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Westmark Construction

Title: [Image 1:] "Bookfest 2021 was a huge success" | Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ez67MScUYAIErwT?format=jpg&name=360x360

Description: School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) on Twitter: "Bookfest 2021 was a huge success with 54 virtual presentations in 23 Island schools, 17 in @sd68bc thanks to @VI_NanaimoLib , presenters & partners. A shout out also to @westmarkcoltd who donated book bundles for 10 school libraries."

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Subject:   Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  Vancouver Island Children's BookFest,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Westmark Construction

Title: [Image 2:] "Librarians on the line today at Nanaimo Harbourfront branch!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNlkkYsXEAgN6nR?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Librarians on the line today at #nanaimo harbourfront branch! You can help by writing your library board rep, see https://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectvirllibrarians @bcgeu #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [Image 3:] "Librarians on the line today at Nanaimo Harbourfront branch!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNlkkYtWQAQxhsL?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Librarians on the line today at #nanaimo harbourfront branch! You can help by writing your library board rep, see https://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectvirllibrarians @bcgeu #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401

Title: [Image 1:] "Librarians on the line today at Nanaimo Harbourfront branch!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNlkkYtXIAYQfOU?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Librarians on the line today at #nanaimo harbourfront branch! You can help by writing your library board rep, see https://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectvirllibrarians @bcgeu #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401

Title: [BCGEU picket line at VIRL Nanaimo Harbourfront branch]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNmGNLyVQAI5oTr?format=jpg&name=small

Description: BCGEU on Twitter: "Librarians working at @VI_library are on the picket line in Nanaimo after pausing on job action yesterday. The employer had the opportunity to provide a fair + respectful offer. That didn’t happen so job action continues. Updates at http://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectVIRLlibrarians"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: #RespectVIRLlibrarians | Community Savings Credit Union

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNmwzhrVEAIIeQB?format=jpg&name=medium

Description: Community Savings Credit Union on Twitter: "@_MarkDJones Jones, CSCU COO on the line with @bcgeu 's @jennyseper , First Vice Chair (left) and @JoMLord , Local 702 Chair (right) at the #nanaimo harbourfront branch. Support Librarians by writing your library board rep, see https://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectvirllibrarians"

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Subject:   Community Savings Credit Union,  Seper, Jen,  Jones, Mark,  Lord, Joanna,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [On strike BCGEU librarians in downtown Nanaimo]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNn7qE4VIAU-5it?format=jpg&name=small

Description: BCGEU on Twitter: "UPDATE: Librarians at @VI_library will be on the picket line at the Nanaimo North branch today. We welcome the employer to return to negotiations with a fair and respectful offer. Learn more at http://bcgeu.ca/virl. #respectVIRLlibrarians"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: "Fair deal for librarians!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNntN2nVkAMPYHT?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Everyone loves Librarians. #nanaimo today with more babies, @JortsTheCat and pups. Come on VIRL Management get back to the table with a fair offer. Thanks @s_malcolmson MLA #Nanaimo for stopping by.✊🏼#bclab @bcgeu @CUPE401"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [Sheila Malcolmson visits BCGEU picket line at VIRL Harbourfront branch]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNntN2pVUAIgdJM?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Everyone loves Librarians. #nanaimo today with more babies, @JortsTheCat and pups. Come on VIRL Management get back to the table with a fair offer. Thanks @s_malcolmson MLA #Nanaimo for stopping by.✊🏼#bclab @bcgeu @CUPE401"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Malcolmson, Sheila

Title: [Image 2:] "Librarians job action hits Nanaimo North branch today!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNqk8utX0AIbq8k?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Good morning! @bcgeu Librarians job action hits #nanaimo north branch today! VIRL Management needs to get back to the bargaining table. Write your elected library board rep https://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectvirllibrarians"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [Image 3:] "Librarians job action hits Nanaimo North branch today!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNqk8uvX0AgGWa5?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Good morning! @bcgeu Librarians job action hits #nanaimo north branch today! VIRL Management needs to get back to the bargaining table. Write your elected library board rep https://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectvirllibrarians"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [Image 1:] "Librarians job action hits Nanaimo North branch today!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNqk8uvXoAAx87c?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Good morning! @bcgeu Librarians job action hits #nanaimo north branch today! VIRL Management needs to get back to the bargaining table. Write your elected library board rep https://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectvirllibrarians"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [BCGEU picket line at VIRL Nanaimo North branch]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNqkK-uVEAUTRJz?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Jen Seper on Twitter: "Picket lines at @VI_Library Hammond Bay Branch today! Still waiting for a for a for a fair deal! #respectVIRLlibrarians"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [ILWU 508 visits BCGEU picket line at VIRL]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNr0exhVcAItrBh?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Brittni from @ILWUCanada Local 508 stopped by to join our Librarians on the line #solidarity ✊🏼 @bcgeu #respectvirllibrarians #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Paquette, Brittni,  Seper, Jen,  International Longshore and Warehouse Union | Local 508,  Labour Disputes

Title: [Image 1: United Steelworkers member John Little visits BCGEU picket line at VIRL Nanaimo North branch]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNrVIOuX0AI1ege?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Thanks USW John Little for stopping by #nanaimo north in support of @bcgeu Librarians for a fair contract #respectvirllibrarians #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Little, John,  United Steelworkers | Local 1-1937,  Labour Disputes,  Lord, Joanna

Title: [Image 3: United Steelworkers member John Little visits BCGEU picket line at VIRL Nanaimo North branch]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNrVIOvWYBAmXp0?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Thanks USW John Little for stopping by #nanaimo north in support of @bcgeu Librarians for a fair contract #respectvirllibrarians #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Little, John,  United Steelworkers | Local 1-1937,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 404

Title: [Image 2: United Steelworkers member John Little visits BCGEU picket line at VIRL Nanaimo North branch]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNrVIOwWQAQll9S?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Thanks USW John Little for stopping by #nanaimo north in support of @bcgeu Librarians for a fair contract #respectvirllibrarians #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Little, John,  United Steelworkers | Local 1-1937,  Labour Disputes

Title: "Librarians still on strike, still waiting for a fair contract!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOZJoyxX0AU9FAU?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "#respectvirllibrarians @bcgeu Librarians still on strike, still waiting for a fair contract! #nanaimo Harbourfront and Nanaimo North branches out today. Come on down! 🙌🏽 ✊🏼 @CUPE401 see http://bcgeu.ca/virl"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401

Title: [BCGEU flag at picket line at VIRL Nanaimo North branch]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FO_LiqlUcAA3yr7?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "@bcgeu VIRL Librarians’ strike at #nanaimo north today. Still waiting for a fair contract, despite what VIRL media releases say. #respectvirllibrarians see http://bcgeu.ca/virl for how you can help! #bclab ✊🏼"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [Image 1:] "Librarians picket line is solid"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOaPHV1XMAUhsG2?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "It’s wet and wild today at #nanaimo Harbourfront library and @bcgeu Librarians picket line is solid✊🏼 Thank you @CUPE401 @VIUFacultyAssoc and all the community support!🙌🏽#respectvirllibrarians #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401

Title: [Vancouver Island University Faculty Association member supports BCGEU picket line at VIRL Nanaimo Harbourfront branch]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOaPHVbX0AQic-V?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "It’s wet and wild today at #nanaimo Harbourfront library and @bcgeu Librarians picket line is solid✊🏼 Thank you @CUPE401 @VIUFacultyAssoc and all the community support!🙌🏽#respectvirllibrarians #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401,  Vancouver Island University,  Vancouver Island University Faculty Association

Title: [Image 2: "Librarians picket line is solid"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOaPHVbXMAEMZgE?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "It’s wet and wild today at #nanaimo Harbourfront library and @bcgeu Librarians picket line is solid✊🏼 Thank you @CUPE401 @VIUFacultyAssoc and all the community support!🙌🏽#respectvirllibrarians #bclab"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401

Title: [Image 3:] "Standing our ground today at Nanaimo Harbourfront librarians’ picket line."

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOjzaoLVsAAjOee?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Standing our ground today at #nanaimo harbourfront Librarians’ picket line. VIRL mgnt needs to #respectvirllibrarians @bcgeu"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employee | Local 404

Title: [Image 1:] "Standing our ground today at Nanaimo Harbourfront librarians’ picket line."

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOjzaoMUcAEFwdp?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Standing our ground today at #nanaimo harbourfront Librarians’ picket line. VIRL mgnt needs to #respectvirllibrarians @bcgeu"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Canadian Union of Public Employee | Local 404

Title: [Image 2:] "Standing our ground today at Nanaimo Harbourfront librarians’ picket line."

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOjzaoMVIAMpfQ1?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "Standing our ground today at #nanaimo harbourfront Librarians’ picket line. VIRL mgnt needs to #respectvirllibrarians @bcgeu"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: "Friends drop by the picket line to show support for librarians"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOkTAsWVIAUs4_u?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "#thattimewhen @bcgeu friends drop by the picket line to show support for Librarians ❤️ Coalbear ✊🏼 #respectvirllibrarians see updates http://bcgeu.ca/virl #nanaimo #bclab"

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Subject:   Lord, Joanna,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: 2020 virtual Early Years Healthy Start Fair | YouTube | Greater Nanaimo Early Years Partnership

URL: https://r2---sn-o097znlr.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?expire=1606967490&ei=YgzIX7PWA_D-kgbbqq3ACw&ip=207.241.229.156&id=o-ADR05AIL7nzNZunq9DKdhcNtqoYiGwx79jJfyeCu5P1k&itag=22&sour...13rGCVn6Co7bEenspg%3D&lsparams=mh%2Cmm%2Cmn%2Cms%2Cmv%2Cmvi%2Cpl%2Cinitcwndbps&lsig=AG3C_xAwRQIgTX5gIc706RK6FdUIz1sPiMT0Zco2VguNE5GS6NjDxyECIQCc4N0qM2xLKSedUsoUAgOVLqAB_HA1m8C7HLB1MiHRWA%3D%3D

Description: Watch a recording of our November 19th 2020 Virtual Early Years Healthy Start Fair. Local providers share resources that are available to families during COVID-19.

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Subject:   Greater Nanaimo Early Years Partnership,  Nanaimo Child Development Centre,  Parent Support Services Society of BC,  Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre,  Family Support Institute of BC,  British Columbia Automobile Association,  Métis Nation British Columbia,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Vancouver Island University,  Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society,  Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools,  StrongStart

Title: [Update on BCGEU job action at VIRL branches] | Island Social Trends

URL: https://twitter.com/IslandSocTrends/status/1507783180840931329/

Description: Island Social Trends on Twitter: "BCGEU may now be pushing @VIRLSouthLibs envelope by rejecting 4-yr offer within #librarian-stated wage increase range. 10 pickets today: Lake Cowichan, Nanaimo North, Nanaimo Harbourfront, Creativity Commons, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Port McNeill, Courtenay, Cowichan, Sooke."

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: [BCGEU picket locations for March 26, 2022]

URL: https://twitter.com/JoMLord/status/1507732392307437572/

Description: Joanna Lord on Twitter: "#respectvirllibrarians Saturday March 26 pickets 9am-5pm at branches in Sooke, Cowichan (Duncan), Cowichan Lake, Nanaimo Harbourfront, Nanaimo North, Qualicum, Port Alberni and Courtenay. Come on by and join us!✊🏼 #bclab @bcgeu"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: "The exhibit COVID in the House of Old is at the Nanaimo Harbourfront branch, July 28-Sept.15." | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1547672389936328704/

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "The exhibit COVID in the House of Old is at the Nanaimo Harbourfront branch, July 28-Sept.15. Join us on July 28 at 6pm for a tour and discussion with the creator of the exhibit, Professor Megan Davies, and other special guests. Get more info at👉http://ow.ly/mcWR50JWbaZ"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  COVID in the House of Old,  Davies, Megan

Title: "Picket lines will continue today at Chemainus branch." | British Columbia General Employees' Union

URL: https://twitter.com/bcgeu/status/1503057510386700291/

Description: BCGEU on Twitter: "UPDATE: BCGEU librarians have still not heard from @VI_Library with an offer towards a fair and respectful collective agreement. Picket lines will continue today at Chemainus branch. Learn more at http://bcgeu.ca/VIRL #respectvirllibrarians"

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Subject:   British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Canadian Union of Public Employees | Local 401

Title: [Quote from Peter Maguire regarding BCGEU librarian strike] | British Columbia General Employees' Union

URL: https://twitter.com/bcgeu/status/1506356367447126016/

Description: BCGEU on Twitter: "'We aren't particularly interested in being on strike. This wasn't our first choice. We want to serve the community.' Pickets today at @VI_Library Nanaimo Harbourfront, Campbell River + Sidney branches. https://bcgeu.ca/virl #respectVIRLlibrarians https://overstory.bluelena.io/index.php?action=social&chash=e8fd4a8a5bab2b3785d794ab51fef55c.2048&s=5fd1911c3a38cf4c9f4dfb9e4b6ac394"

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Subject:   British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Labour Disputes,  Maguire, Peter

Title: "Pickets continue today" | British Columbia General Employees' Union

URL: https://twitter.com/bcgeu/status/1507463834985893889/

Description: BCGEU on Twitter: "Pickets continue today at @VI_Library 's Nanaimo North, Campbell River, Courtenay, Cowichan (Duncan), Sidney & Sooke branches + virtually! Tell VIRL Board to change the employer's “no mandate” to “new mandate” (trustee addresses > https://bit.ly/3imPP7a) #respectVIRLlibrarians"

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Subject:   British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Labour Disputes

Title: "Full strike Day 4 and still no offer." | British Columbia General Employees' Union

URL: https://twitter.com/bcgeu/status/1510331229123588100/

Description: BCGEU on Twitter: "Full strike Day 4 and still no offer. @VI_library librarians are on picket lines in Cumberland, South Cowichan (Mill Bay), Nanaimo Harbourfront & Parksville. Communities are without librarian expertise & programs until the VIRL Board authorizes a fair wage #respectVIRLlibrarians"

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Subject:   British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Labour Disputes

Title: [Clip from interview with BCGEU President Stephanie Smith on CFAX 1070's Mornings with Al Ferraby]

URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/1505975792957726726/

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Subject:   British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Smith, Stephanie,  Labour Disputes,  Vancouver Island Regional Library

Title: Snuneymuxw community nurse Connie Paul to speak at COVID in the House of Old exhibit at VIRL Harbourfront branch]

URL: https://twitter.com/wildcraftedwool/status/1546164725112659968/

Description: Librarians are the soul of our communities 📢 on Twitter: "Community nurse at @Snuneymuxw , Connie Paul will be joining the exhibit opening at #Nanaimo harbourfront to talk about #elderly care and #COVID from an #INDIGENOUS perspective on July 28 from 6-7:30 pm along with viu nursing faculty @VIHealthRes @VIUniversity"

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Subject:   Paul, Connie,  Snuneymuxw First Nation,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Vancouver Island University,  Vancouver Island University | Nursing,  COVID in the House of Old

Title: Nanaimo this week: Omicron curveball | January 6, 2022 | The Discourse

URL: https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?u=bf1967463da0ebc469d5c943c&id=743afa4ef5&e=1e21b2560f

Description: Well, if there’s one thing the past few weeks has shown us, it’s that the only certainty these days is that nothing is really certain. Whether it’s unusual weather or last-minute school closures following up on the heels of new holiday restrictions, it’s becoming hard to plan, well… anything.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Nanaimo Regional General Hospital,  Omicron Variant,  Variants of Concern,  Rapid Antigen Tests,  Vancouver Island Regional Library

Title: Vancouver Island library strike closes 4 more branches | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-island-library-strike-closes-4-more-branches-1.5842900

Description: Four dozen librarians were off the job across Vancouver Island on Thursday amid a second day of strike action against the Vancouver Island Regional Library system.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: Exhibit opening: COVID in the House of Old | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/event/exhibit-opening-covid-in-the-house-of-old/

Description: A new travelling exhibit is commemorating the lives of those who died from COVID-19 in long-term care.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  COVID in the House of Old,  Davies, Megan,  Jung, Piera,  Harder, Marti,  Vancouver Island University,  Paul, Connie,  Snuneymuxw First Nation

Title: Virtual book launch with Haley Healey | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/event/virtual-book-launch-with-haley-healey/

Description: Join us at 6:30 pm for a free virtual event with author Haley Healey, as she launches her new novel, Immortal Grit.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Healey, Haley,  Zoom

Title: Exhibit commemorating lives impacted by COVID | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/exhibit-commemorating-lives-impacted-by-covid-in-long-term-care-coming-to-nanaimo-harbourfront-library/

Description: A travelling exhibit commemorating seven lives impacted by COVID-19 is coming to the Nanaimo Harbourfront branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL).

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  COVID in the House of Old,  Davies, Megan,  Barron, Lisa Marie,  Jung, Piera,  Harder, Marti,  Paul, Connie,  Levy, Dalia

Title: Nanaimo North and South Cowichan libraries open for walkthrough service | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/nn-and-sc-walkthrough/

Description: Vancouver Island Regional Library’s (VIRL) Nanaimo North and South Cowichan branches have joined Nanaimo Harbourfront in offering walkthrough library services to their communities.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Title: Union rejects VIRL’s latest offer, strike escalating | March 24, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/union-rejects-latest-offer/

Description: BCGEU has rejected the latest offer from Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL).

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: VIRL/BCGEU bargaining update | March 26, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/virl-bcgeu-bargaining-update/

Description: On Thursday, March 17, the members of BCGEU Local 702 wrote the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Board, specifying the range of Librarian wage increases that would end the strike. At mediation on March 22, VIRL offered a four-year proposal within the BCGEU-specified range, and with reasonable expectation that an agreement would be achieved. Instead, BCGEU rejected the proposal, escalated its service-impacting strike, and is now seeking an unspecified increase.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: Safety first with walkthrough service | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/walkthrough-safety/

Description: Vancouver Island Regional Library serves 3,171 customers safely for Walkthrough Service pilot in Nanaimo.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Title: BCGEU librarians continue job action at VIRL Harbourfront branch after one-day pause and no offer from employer | British Columbia General Employees' Union

URL: https://www.bcgeu.ca/bcgeu_librarians_continue_job_action_at_virl_harbourfront_branch_after_one_day_pause_and_no_offer_from_employer/

Description: Members of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) working as librarians for the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) will continue their picket line tomorrow, Friday March 11, at VIRL’s Harbourfront branch (90 Commercial Street in Nanaimo).

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Subject:   British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Labour Disputes,  Smith, Stephanie

Title: BCGEU librarians escalate job action, call in VIRL’s Ben Hyman, free community event Saturday | April 6, 2022 | British Columbia General Employees' Union

URL: https://www.bcgeu.ca/media_release_bcgeu_librarians_escalate_job_action_april_6_2022/

Description: After a week of system-wide strike action and two weeks without an offer from their employer, members of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) working as librarians for the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) are further escalating their job action.

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Subject:   British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Labour Disputes,  Smith, Stephanie,  Hyman, Ben

Title: Vancouver Island Children's BookFest

URL: https://www.bookfest.ca/

Description: THIS IS BOOKFEST WEEK... ​ Your beloved children's book festival is on for the next week... and even more... In collaboration with the Vancouver Island Regional Library, we are proud to present pre-recorded presentations from our guests.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Children's BookFest,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Bisaillon, Josée,  Deas, Mike,  Freg,  Gigot, Jami,  Hohn, Nadia L.,  von Innerebner, Jessika,  Sands, Kevin,  Sheehan-Kalina, Spencer,  Stinson, Kathy

Title: Behind the counter: How some Victoria restaurants are beating the labour shortage | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/victoria-restaurants-labour-shortage/

Description: The industry-wide labour shortage is putting more power in the hands of the employees, and the restaurants that adapt are surviving. Part six of our labour series, Pay Check.

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Subject:   Foster, Jen,  Bank of Canada,  Government of Canada,  Tostenson, Ian,  Weiler, Anelyse,  Quigley, Stephen,  Chorizo & Co.,  Green Cuisine,  Cunningham, Andy,  Living Wage for Families BC,  MNP,  Wild Cafe & Bistro,  Donaldson, Marla,  White Spot,  Boston Pizza,  Dewey, Jeremy,  Gogerla, Levi,  Coast Bastion Hotel,  Little, Marcia,  Unite Here (Local 40),  Pan Pacific Vancouver,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Labour Disputes,  Reddit,  Handi Grill,  British Columbia General Employees' Union

Title: VIRL claims it is waiting for revised counterproposal from union representing librarians | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/virl-claims-it-is-waiting-for-revised-counterproposal-from-union-representing-librarians-992137/

Description: Vancouver Island Regional Library says it is waiting for a revised counterproposal from the union representing librarians and other workers.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: VIRL librarians to picket in downtown Nanaimo | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/virl-librarians-to-picket-in-downtown-nanaimo-981929/

Description: Members of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) are set to picket at VIRL’s Harbourfront Library Branch in downtown Nanaimo, the second planned job action taken since the union issued a strike notice on Feb. 28.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Smith, Stephanie

Title: Online services available at Comox Valley libraries | Comox Valley Record

URL: https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/online-services-available-at-comox-valley-libraries/

Description: Since early June, the Vancouver Island Regional Library has been offering ‘takeout’ service for the public via the internet.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Carson, David

Title: Sidney/North Saanich library closes for second time in a week over job action | Goldstream News Gazette

URL: https://www.goldstreamgazette.com/news/sidney-north-saanich-library-closes-for-second-time-in-a-week-over-job-action/

Description: The Sidney/North Saanich branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) was closed due to job action Tuesday, ahead of an evening meeting planned with representatives of BCGEU and the employer.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Carson, David

Title: Librarians seek employer response to counter-offer as VIRL strike hits Nanaimo | Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle

URL: https://www.ladysmithchronicle.com/news/librarians-seek-employer-response-to-counter-offer-as-virl-strike-hits-nanaimo/

Description: With no word from their employer regarding a contract counter-offer, librarians in Nanaimo are picketing in front of the Harbourfront branch today, March 11.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Smith, Stephanie,  Carson, David

Title: Nanaimo Lego fans celebrate Pride Month with miniature pride parade display | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/nanaimo-lego-fans-celebrate-pride-month-with-miniature-pride-parade-display/

Description: While an in-person pride parade won’t be possible in downtown Nanaimo this month due to COVID-19, a group of Central-Island Lego enthusiasts are keeping the tradition going on a smaller scale.

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Subject:   Mid Island Lego Users Group,  Simpson, Krista,  Country Club Centre,  Curious Comics,  Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Brick Alliance,  Hawley, Laura

Title: Vancouver Island Regional Library strike shuts down Sidney branch for second day | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/vancouver-island-regional-library-strike-shuts-down-sidney-branch-for-second-day/

Description: As the Sidney/North Saanich branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) remains closed for the second straight day because of rotating strike actions, negotiations are set to resume Wednesday evening.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Carson, David

Title: Library picket decisions day-to-day, BCGEU says | The Star

URL: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/04/04/library-picket-decisions-day-to-day-bcgeu-says.html

Description: While some issues have been resolved at the bargaining table between librarians and Vancouver Island Regional Library, disagreement remained around compensation as of last week.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes

Title: Nanaimo Harbourfront library releases COVID-19-themed poetry anthology | Today in BC

URL: https://www.todayinbc.com/entertainment/nanaimo-harbourfront-library-releases-covid-19-themed-poetry-anthology/

Description: A new Vancouver Island poetry anthology is capturing life in isolation during COVID-19.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Bigelow, Jonathon

Title: Strikes at Vancouver Island regional libraries escalate after latest agreement offer rejected | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2022/03/strikes-at-vancouver-island-regional-libraries-escalate-after-latest-agreement-offer-rejected/

Description: Picketing at libraries across Vancouver Island is expected to escalate today, after the British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) rejected the latest offer from Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL).

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes