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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: "Beef to the woman at the supermarket who was measuring out bulk spices pinch by pinch with her bare hands." | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20210909044100/https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1435698722185224192/rwAJUrL0?format=jpg&name=600x314

Description: Nanaimo Bulletin on Twitter: "Beefs & Bouquets, Sept. 8"

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Subject:   Grocery Trade

Title: [Observations about mask usage at Port Place Shopping Centre in Nanaimo]

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20220316014222/https://twitter.com/KimPigSquash/status/1503909385738735618/

Description: Kim Goldberg on Twitter: "Shopping report: Just back from Thrifty's Port Place #Nanaimo. 50-60% of customers still masked, even though mask mandate ended on Friday. None of the staff that I saw were masked. And in liquor store, each cashier is in their own plexiglass cubicle... and each had mask on."

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Subject:   Port Place Shopping Centre Thrifty Foods BC Liquor Store,  Grocery Trade ,  Sobeys Inc.

Title: [Mask usage observations at Nanaimo grocery stores and coffee shop]

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20220318222350/https://twitter.com/KimPigSquash/status/1504946547355623424/

Description: Kim Goldberg on Twitter: "Shopping/Coffeeshop Report: Country Grocer on Bowen Rd #Nanaimo: 5-10% of customers masked, a few staff masked. Brüd coffeeshop across street: 1 or 2 customers masked, all staff masked. 2 days ago at Thrifty's Port Place 50-60% customers masked, which surprised me."

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Subject:   Country Grocer,  Grocery Trade ,  Thrifty Foods Brüd House Sobeys Inc.

Title: [Port Place Shopping Centre mask usage observations]

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20220331121121/https://twitter.com/KimPigSquash/status/1509308633787494402/

Description: Kim Goldberg on Twitter: "Shopping Report for Port Place #Nanaimo today: More than 70% customers at Thrifty's masked - voluntarily. This is highest I've seen since BC mask mandate lifted 3 wks ago. Most staff not masked. Next door at Lond Drugs: Most customers not masked, but ALL staff wearing N95s! / I'm surprised customers are INCREASING their voluntary mask-wearing in 3 wks since BC lifted its mask mandate. At least in Thrifty's Port Place #Nanaimo they have. I shop there all the time. This is def increase in voluntary mask-wearing. Govt/media successful in scaring people"

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Subject:   Port Place Shopping Centre Thrifty Foods,  Grocery Trade ,  London Drugs Sobeys Inc.

Title: Beef of the week | February 3, 2021 | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1383506029900484617/v7jzgWI9?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Beefs & Bouquets on Twitter: "Beef of the Week: To the grocery store deli selling a Mexican seven-layer dip with a label that reads ‘perfect for parties and get-togethers.’ Is this appropriate during a pandemic? I think not. Today's Beefs & Bouquets… https://nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/beefs-bouquets-feb-3/ #BeefOfTheWeek #BOTW"

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Subject:   Grocery Trade

Title: [Beef about shoppers opening ears of corn at the grocery store] | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1443533491363221507/dz8emEaY?format=jpg&name=900x900

Description: Nanaimo Bulletin on Twitter: "Beefs & Bouquets, Aug. 4"

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Subject:   Grocery Trade

Title: [Mask signage] | Pepper's Foods

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E5V5N4JUcAMLYwa?format=jpg&name=900x900

Description: Sheila Hawkins on Twitter: "Pepper’s ( grocery store Cadboro Bay Victoria ) recommended but not required"

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Subject:   Pepper's Foods,  Grocery Trade

Title: Masks are again required to shop at Red Barn Market | Red Barn Market

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9pSBe8WYAMfktX?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Red Barn Market on Twitter: "Update Mask Policy: Effective August 25th 2021, as per the order by the BC Government and BC Provincial Health Officer, masks are again required in all public indoor and retail spaces to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021HLTH0053-001665"

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Subject:   Red Barn Market,  Grocery Trade

Title: [Toilet paper aisle at Save-On-Foods in Duncan]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ESnXEVgUYAEKj1s?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Nicholas M Pescod on Twitter: "Lol this is the @saveonfoods in Duncan. #tolietpapercrisis"

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Subject:   Save-On-Foods,  Grocery Trade

Title: Country Grocer does not offer delivery or online ordering | Country Grocer

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ET00FEFU8AAWibZ?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Country Grocer on Twitter: "Customers, Due to countless calls and messages we wanted to make a post to let everyone know that we do not offer delivery or online ordering at our stores. Thank you for understanding."

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Subject:   Country Grocer,  Grocery Trade

Title: "Good luck buying toilet paper at Costco in Nanaimo"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETGVqxFUYAAF1lk?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Nicholas M Pescod on Twitter: "Good luck buying toilet paper at Costco in Nanaimo lol"

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Subject:   Costco,  Grocery Trade

Title: [New dedicated hour for seniors to shop in a less crowded and stressful environment] | Kyle's NOFRILLS

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETNQUghU0AID8sN?format=png&name=small

Description: Dean Stoltz on Twitter: "While we read reports of billionaires not paying their laid off staff at arenas, etc, here's some heartwarming news from the retail world. Wonder if it will catch on with other stores? #Kitimat @nofrillsCA"

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Subject:   Kyle's NOFRILLS,  Grocery Trade ,  Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Title: Seniors + immune compromised shop only | Country Grocer

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETV-us0U4AIx7Gl?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Country Grocer on Twitter: "Country Grocer Update: Effective Wednesday, March 18th 2020 SENIORS + IMMUNE COMPROMISED DEDICATED SHOPPING HOURS. ALL stores (except Salt Spring) 7am-8am seven days a week. Salt Spring 8am-9am seven days a week"

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Subject:   Country Grocer,  Grocery Trade

Title: Red Barn Market will no longer accept reusable bags or bottle returns until further notice | Red Barn Market

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETW7QODXsAEeQF_?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Red Barn Market on Twitter: "Effective Wednesday March 18th, Red Barn Market will no longer be accepting Reusable Bags or Bottle Returns until further notice. Paper and/or Plastic Bags will be available free of charge Thank you for understanding #yyj #redbarnmarket"

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Subject:   Red Barn Market,  Grocery Trade

Title: [Not much canned food at the Brooks Landing Save-On-Foods in Nanaimo]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETXBvQ2UcAQdyuJ?format=jpg&name=360x360

Description: Nicholas M Pescod on Twitter: "I’m at @saveonfoods in #Nanaimo (Brooks Lansing) No meat and chicken, not much canned food and forget about paper towel and TP."

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Subject:   Save-On-Foods,  Grocery Trade

Title: "Forget about paper towel and TP" [at the Brooks Landing Save-On-Foods in Nanaimo]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETXBvQ5U4AAyZ8w?format=jpg&name=360x360

Description: Nicholas M Pescod on Twitter: "I’m at @saveonfoods in #Nanaimo (Brooks Lansing) No meat and chicken, not much canned food and forget about paper towel and TP."

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Subject:   Save-On-Foods,  Grocery Trade

Title: [No meat and chicken at the Brooks Landing Save-On-Foods in Nanaimo]

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

Description: Nicholas M Pescod on Twitter: "I’m at @saveonfoods in #Nanaimo (Brooks Lansing) No meat and chicken, not much canned food and forget about paper towel and TP."

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Subject:   Save-On-Foods,  Grocery Trade

Title: Special hours | Red Barn Market

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

Description: Starting Wednesday March 18th: Special hours. All of our locations will only be open to seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems 7AM-8Am daily. We appreciate your cooperation.

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Subject:   Red Barn Market,  Grocery Trade

Title: Effective March 19th, 2020: Country Grocer store locations will be closing early at 8:00 PM | Country Grocer

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETbB-mzUYAAq46X?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Country Grocer on Twitter: "Country Grocer Update: Effective Thursday, March 19th 2020 ALL Country Grocer store locations will be closing early at 8:00pm seven days a week until further notice."

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Subject:   Country Grocer,  Grocery Trade

Title: Shopping: Please remain 6ft or 2m in social distance | Country Grocer

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

Description: Country Grocer on Twitter: "To our wonderful customers, please stay 6ft or 2m from each other while in our stores. Thank you!"

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Subject:   Country Grocer,  Grocery Trade

Title: [Social distancing reminder] | Red Barn Market

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

Description: Red Barn Market on Twitter: "Good afternoon! If you are coming to shop with us, please come on your own. At this time it is important to limit the people in our small stores to manage social distancing. Thank you #socialdistancing #yyj #redbarnmarket"

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Subject:   Red Barn Market,  Grocery Trade

Title: COVID-19 | Red Barn Market

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

Description: Red Barn Market on Twitter: "Red Barn Weekly Flyer - April 2-8 - https://mailchi.mp/redbarnmarket/red-barn-weekly-flyer-april-2"

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Subject:   Red Barn Market,  Grocery Trade

Title: Now selling Girl Guide cookies | Country Grocer

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUny2GDUwAAfc8k?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Country Grocer on Twitter: "Looking for Girl Guide cookies? We are now selling @BCGirlGuides cookies (Vanilla and Chocolate) at all of our store locations! $5 a box - all proceeds benefit BC Girl Guides!"

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Subject:   Country Grocer Girl Guides Of Canada,  Grocery Trade

Title: Please be kind to our team members | Country Grocer

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

Description: Country Grocer on Twitter: "Friendly reminder! Our team members are working as hard as they can to serve you. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. The health and safety of our team members and customers is our top priority."

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Subject:   Country Grocer,  Grocery Trade ,  Erdei, Shaun

Title: [Line up at Costco in Langford]

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

Description: Nicholas M Pescod on Twitter: "This is the line to get into Costco right now! #yyj"

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Subject:   Costco,  Grocery Trade

Title: [CO2 reading at Langford Costco]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FIr1LovVUAA0ati?format=jpg&name=900x900

Description: Tulameen on Twitter: "Costco Langford please improve your ventilation. It was reading 1349 Mon Jan 3 at 1:30 pm. I let your store manager know. Thrifty’s is less than 800 and London Drugs is 700-950. ⁦ @costcocanada ⁩ ⁦ @LondonDrugs ⁩ ⁦ @sobeys ⁩ #bcpoli"

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Subject:   Costco Thrifty Foods Sobeys Inc. London Drugs,  Grocery Trade ,  Ventilation

Title: Short staffed: Please be kind to our staff | Country Grocer

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FJafWAoVQAM3xPU?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Country Grocer on Twitter: "We are doing the best we can 🙂"

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Subject:   Country Grocer,  Grocery Trade

Title: Please be kind to our staff: We really need them to come back tomorrow | Country Grocer

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FMzJ0uSXMAYZ1eS?format=jpg&name=large

Description: 🐦CindyTweets🐦 on Twitter: "⁦ @CountryGrocer ⁩ Winner of best sign ! 😀 #bekind"

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Subject:   Country Grocer,  Grocery Trade

Title: "Masks are for people, not fish"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNl7M25VQAMNbFB?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Lana Popham on Twitter: "Morning visit to my local grocery store. 90% of people still wearing masks. 1 person pointing out that we don’t have to wear masks anymore. For me, I like wearing a mask for now. #bcpoli #cuttheloops"

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Subject:   Popham, Lana,  Grocery Trade

Title: "Grocery store in Victoria tonight… about 90% unmasked."

URL: https://twitter.com/camidlifecrisis/status/1507549198249390082/

Description: Witty Profile Name on Twitter: "Grocery store in Victoria tonight… about 90% unmasked. Stay classy, Victoria #yyj. 🙄"

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Subject:   Grocery Trade

Title: "A relative on the Island said 80% of people in their grocery store this week are unmasked, most being elderly."

URL: https://twitter.com/chantz_y/status/1510350233506500610/

Description: chantzy on Twitter: "A relative on the Island said 80% of people in their grocery store this week are unmasked, most being elderly. 'People are going to get sick as a direct result of Dr. Henry’s advice,' they said."

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Subject:   Grocery Trade ,  Henry, Bonnie

Title: "In Nanaimo, masking is under 20 percent (staff and customers) at most markets I've been to."

URL: https://twitter.com/frozen/status/1510443251915919360/

Description: Tom Jackman on Twitter: "In Nanaimo, masking is under 20 percent (staff and customers) at most markets I've been to. And the masks I see worn are of generally poor quality. If BC's 6th wave doesn't go stratospheric, it's place like Richmond and East Van that are the reason why. Mask up, please."

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Subject:   Grocery Trade

Title: [Experience at a Nanaimo grocery store]

URL: https://twitter.com/matpVI/status/1512619743437418497/

Description: Mat Wright - Mask up - You don't want covid or pox on Twitter: "My wife was at a main grocery in #Nanaimo - only 2 checkouts open, long lines of impatient and unmasked shoppers, also unmasked staff - announcement: 'due to staff illness we apologize for the inconvenience' Sure, let 'er rip #BCpoli #CovidIsNotOver #DarwinAwards / the plexi barriers at cashiers are sure a big help.... fomite porn maybe admitting covid is airborne - oops, sorry, Henry is always right"

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Subject:   Grocery Trade

Title: [Fairway Market signage: "We have masks to keep you safe and would appreciate it if you wore masks to keep us safe"] | July 9, 2021

URL: https://twitter.com/no_maiden/status/1413582246473175043?s=20

Description: We Need an International Fighting Force on Twitter: "In Fairway market yesterday the sign said “we wear masks to keep you safe and would appreciate it if you wore masks to keep us safe”"

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Subject:   Fairway Market,  Grocery Trade

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