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COVID-19: Vancouver Island, BC (Central & North)

Collected by: Vancouver Island University

Archived since: Mar, 2020

Description:

In March 2020 the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC) stated: "The deadly flu outbreak of 1918-19 is often called the ‘forgotten pandemic.’ Our responsibility now is to ensure the lessons of COVID-19 are not forgotten. Our collective efforts to capture and preserve the essential online elements of this unprecedented event are critical." (CARL-ABRC). The COVID-19: Vancouver Island, BC (Central & North) Web Archive reflects community experiences and responses to the pandemic in the region served by Vancouver Island University, documenting and supporting diverse aspects of scholarly inquiry, creativity, and community life. The Web Archive is intended to provide a body of information that will support scholarship, creativity, and study. Information rights related to web archiving include considerations of copyright and fair dealing, and of individual and community privacy. The following are among principles and resources that guide web archiving decisions: Ethics of care, for example in VIU Library’s Pledge to our user communities; OCAP® principles, and awareness of relationality and accountability to Indigenous communities, and potential impacts related to web archiving; Good practice and expert advice, emerging and accessed through communities of practice, e.g. the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC); and VIU Library, Evolution of Physical Collections: 2017-2021 VIU Library, Special Collections Guidelines (Under review 2020). Web archives are informed by available capture technologies and also by affordances of the content source; not all websites can be successfully crawled or rendered, and quality of archived versions varies. This project is supported by VIU's Special Funding for COVID-19 research projects and carried out in coordination with the University of Victoria’s COVID-19 Collection and the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition. Contact us at research.help@viu.ca with questions or for more information about content included in the Web Archive. [Working description 2021 April 6]

Subject:   Spontaneous Events Society & Culture Science & Health Vancouver Island COVID-19 (Disease)

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Title: BC Ferries: Cancellations strand travellers in Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-cancellations-strand-travellers-in-prince-rupert-haida-gwaii-1.5876106

Description: A shortage of available crewmembers has led to BC Ferries cancellations on the route connecting Haida Gwaii to Prince Rupert, leaving travellers on both ends stranded for the foreseeable future.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries suspends mandatory vaccination policy as staffing crunch cancels sailings | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/8936599/bc-ferries-mandatory-vaccine-mandate-staff-shortage/

Description: BC Ferries has now suspended its mandatory vaccination policy and the company is now reaching out to 150 employees currently on leave without pay to find out if they plan to return to work.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Vaccinations,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries cancels eight Skeena Queen sailings | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/8997026/bc-ferries-cancels-eight-skeena-queen-sunday-sailings/

Description: BC Ferries has cancelled 12 sailings on the Skeena Queen ferry on Sunday. The ferry service said the cancellations are due to “crew availability” issues.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday due to staffing issues | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/9807728/bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-sunday/

Description: Staffing issues have led to numerous BC Ferries’ Sunday sailings being cancelled.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: “Crewing challenges” force temporary change to Nanaimo-Vancouver ferry service | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/01/20/crewing-challenges-force-temporary-change-to-nanaimo-vancouver-ferry-service/

Description: BC Ferries are adjusting their schedule in a bid to dart around continued crew issues.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Marshall, Deborah,  Transport Canada

Title: Crewing issues cancel and delay handful of Nanaimo-Lower Mainland crossings | Nanaimo News Now

URL: https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2022/08/11/crewing-issues-cancel-and-delay-handful-of-nanaimo-lower-mainland-crossings/

Description: A lack of crew is behind cancelled and delayed sailings between Nanaimo and the Lower Mainland.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries cancels 2 sailings between Vancouver, Victoria | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/2-bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-between-victoria-vancouver-1.6323155

Description: Two BC Ferries sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen were cancelled on Tuesday evening due to a staff shortage.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries cancels 2 sailings between Nanaimo, Vancouver due to staff shortage | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-cancels-2-sailings-between-nanaimo-vancouver-due-to-staff-shortage-1.6025504

Description: Two BC Ferries sailings between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland have been cancelled Friday evening due to a staff shortage.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries cancels more weekend sailings | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-cancels-more-weekend-sailings-1.5999765

Description: BC Ferries cancelled several more sailings on Saturday due to limited crew availability. The latest route to be affected by the ferry service's ongoing staffing issues is the Mill Bay – Brentwood Bay route.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada ,  Marshall, Deborah Collins, Mark MacPhail, Joy

Title: BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday night due to lack of crew | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-sunday-night-due-to-lack-of-crew-1.6017883

Description: BC Ferries cancelled two sailings between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland on Sunday because of a lack of crew.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries: Smaller routes facing service disruptions | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/coastal-communities-face-brunt-of-bc-ferries-service-disruptions-due-to-staffing-shortage-1.5737619

Description: After a recent rash of service disruptions due to wild weather, coastal communities relying on BC Ferries as an essential service are going to face more interruptions to their lifeline in the coming months. Absenteeism due to the Omicron variant, an ongoing labour shortage, and the impending loss of staff who oppose the company's vaccination mandate are likely to lead to additional service disruptions, particularly on the smaller inter-island routes, said BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall on Monday.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Marshall, Deborah Vaccinations,  Transport Canada ,  McNeely, Eric Abram, Jim Anderson, Noba BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union

Title: 'Crewing issue' prompts cancellation, reinstatement of BC Ferries sailings | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/crewing-issue-prompts-cancellation-reinstatement-of-bc-ferries-sailings-1.5923650

Description: A pair of BC Ferries sailings between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland were briefly cancelled, then reinstated Sunday afternoon as provincial ferry service continues to deal with crew shortages.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: More BC Ferries sailings cancelled due to staff shortage | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/more-bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-due-to-staff-shortage-1.5735596

Description: Several BC Ferries sailings between Vancouver and Nanaimo were cancelled Tuesday due to staffing issues, according to the company.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Omicron Variant Variants of Concern,  Transport Canada

Title: Qualicum Beach terminates airline's lease after airport party | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/qualicum-beach-terminates-airline-s-lease-after-airport-party-1.5708759

Description: The Town of Qualicum Beach has cancelled new airline Oceanside Air's lease, saying a staff party at the airport broke COVID-19 protocols and liquor laws.

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Subject:   Town of Qualicum Beach Oceanside Air Schwabe, Arnold,  Transport Canada ,  Qualicum Beach Airport

Title: Victoria police warn of another downtown convoy protest, organizers call it 'largest' yet | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/victoria-police-warn-of-another-downtown-convoy-protest-organizers-call-it-largest-yet-1.5806096

Description: Victoria police are warning drivers of traffic delays in the downtown core ahead of another COVID-19 mandate protest Saturday.

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Subject:   Victoria Police Department We Unify Canada,  Transport Canada

Title: B.C. ferry workers warn sudden vaccination mandate may cause staff shortages but company disagrees | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6244484

Description: The union representing B.C. Ferry workers says a recent vaccination mandate for federally-regulated industries gave too little warning and may cause staffing shortages, as crews scramble to meet requirements. But B.C. Ferries disagrees.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Vaccinations McNeely, Eric,  Transport Canada ,  Marshall, Deborah BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union

Title: People before ships: B.C. Ferries' new CEO discusses his priorities | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6816198

Description: Staffing shortages and record ridership have caused an immense strain on the system over the last year.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Jimenez, Nicolas Collins, Mark,  Transport Canada ,  White, Paula BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union

Title: BC Ferries cancels two Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen sailings due to crew shortage | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/bc-ferries-cancels-two-swartz-bay-tsawwassen-sailings-due-to-crew-shortage-1143360/

Description: BC Ferries is ending the weekend by cancelling a pair of sailings between Vancouver Island and B.C.’s Mainland, saying a crew shortage is to blame.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries' mask signage mocked on James Corden's show | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/bc-ferries-mask-sign-james-corden-718945/

Description: When it comes to the BC Ferries’ mask sign, you’ll see it when you see it, according to late-night talk show host James Corden.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Corden, James Meiszner, Peter Social Media,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries says Nanaimo-Vancouver sailings at risk of cancellation due to staff shortage | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/bc-ferries-says-nanaimo-vancouver-sailings-at-risk-of-cancellation-due-to-staff-shortage-1116675/

Description: BC Ferries sailings between Nanaimo and Vancouver may face cancellation Friday night as the company struggles with an ongoing crew shortage.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

Title: Ferry workers' union pushes back against claims 'absenteeism' behind service cancellations | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/ferry-workers-union-pushes-back-against-claims-absenteeism-behind-service-cancellations-1063540/

Description: The president of the union representing BC Ferries workers says the company’s comments that employee absenteeism led to a handful of service cancellations over the weekend are a “slap in the face.”

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Subject:   BC Ferries Marshall, Deborah McNeely, Eric BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union,  Transport Canada

Title: Hornby Island Ferry delays cause growing concern for travellers, economy | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/hornby-island-ferry-delays-cause-growing-concern-for-travellers-economy-1077114/

Description: Travelling to and from Hornby Island could be harder this year than it’s ever been, according to those who sail the route on BC Ferries.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Sharratt, Sarah Sanddar, Brittany Ross, Karen McCreary, Rob,  Transport Canada

Title: International flights can now land at Nanaimo Airport | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/international-flights-can-now-land-at-nanaimo-airport-959434/

Description: International flights can return to Nanaimo Airport and many other smaller airports in Canada.

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Subject:   Nanaimo Airport,  Transport Canada ,  Government of Canada Vaccinations Rapid Antigen Tests Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Alghabra, Omar

Title: Nanaimo to Gabriola Island ferry faces 18 cancelled sailings Thursday due to staff shortages | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/nanaimo-to-gabriola-island-ferry-faces-18-cancelled-sailings-thursday-due-to-staff-shortages-1064002/

Description: Well over a dozen BC Ferries sailings on the Island Gwawis have been cancelled for Thursday and crewing issues are to blame, according to the company.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada ,  Marshall, Deborah McNeely, Eric

Title: Traffic disruptions expected as protestors against COVID mandates anticipated at B.C. Legislature once again | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/traffic-disruptions-expected-as-protestors-against-covid-mandates-anticipated-at-b-c-legislature-once-again-982556/

Description: A convoy of vehicles and collection of protesters unhappy with government pandemic mandates, mainstream media, vaccines, and the Prime Minister is expected to descend on Victoria once again and police are advising that traffic delays in the downtown core are expected throughout Saturday.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Trudeau, Justin Victoria Police Department,  Transport Canada

Title: Transport Canada extends current ban on cruise ships until 2022 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/transport-canada-extends-current-ban-on-cruise-ships-until-2022-741206/

Description: Transport Canada has announced an extension of the current national ban on cruise ships for an additional year until Feb. 28, 2022.

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Subject:   Transport Canada ,  Alghabra, Omar Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Victoria Harbour Ferry Hobbis, Barry Fisherman's Wharf Agnew, Ryan

Title: BC Ferries passengers challenge fines for not wearing mask | CTV News

URL: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/bc-ferries-passengers-challenge-fines-for-not-wearing-mask-1.5888192

Description: Three people from British Columbia have launched legal challenges of fines imposed for travelling on BC Ferries without masks, in defiance of COVID-19 regulations.

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Subject:   BC Ferries Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada,  Transport Canada ,  Macart, Tara Macart, Jonathan Rothweiler, Karla American Airlines

Title: Victoria convoy protest: Police warn of traffic delays | CFAX 1070

URL: https://www.iheartradio.ca/cfax-1070/news/victoria-police-warn-of-another-downtown-convoy-protest-organizers-call-it-largest-yet-1.17284023

Description: Victoria police are warning drivers of traffic delays in the downtown core ahead of another COVID-19 mandate protest Saturday.

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Subject:   Victoria Police Department,  Transport Canada

Title: BC Ferries sailings between Crofton and Salt Spring Island heavily impacted by cold weather | Victoria Buzz

URL: https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2022/12/bc-ferries-sailings-between-crofton-and-salt-spring-island-heavily-impacted-by-cold-weather/

Description: Sailings on a BC Ferries vessel have been affected by weather, mechanical issues and staff shortages all day on Monday.

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Subject:   BC Ferries,  Transport Canada

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