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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)

Creator:   Dana McFarland (Vancouver Island University),  Dalys Barney (Vancouver Island University)

Publisher:   Vancouver Island University Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Date:   2020-

Contact Email:   research.help@viu.ca

Relation:   Ispartof: COVID-19 Collection Vancouver Island: A Collaborative Web Archive of UVic & VIU Libraries

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Title: "Any new pandemic parents in the house?" | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1459521621241253890/

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "Any new pandemic parents in the house? We have lots of great resources and programs to support learning and development of early literacy skills. 👉 http://ow.ly/KoPJ50GJYOO Also - welcome to one of our newest library cardholders! 👇😍 #VIRL #libraries"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  Supports for Youth, Children, & Families

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post

Date:   2021-11-13

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

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Nanaimo

Format:   Twitter post,  Image

Date:   2021-06-15

Relation:   ispartof:https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1404793385660129293

Title: "Masks are no longer required in our branches" | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1502450044015947781/

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "Masks are no longer required in our branches, in accordance with changes to B.C.'s public health orders. But you are welcome to wear one if you'd like. 👉For more information on changes to B.C. restrictions, please visit: http://ow.ly/8bhJ50IhG0A"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  PPE, Masks, Medical Supplies, & Equipment

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post

Date:   2022-03-11

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

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  Seniors, Elders, & Long-Term Care

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Nanaimo

Format:   Twitter post

Date:   2022-07-14

Title: "VIRL is standing by for a revised BCGEU counter proposal." | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1503869468472139784/

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "#VIRL is standing by for a revised BCGEU counter proposal. 👉Read more here: https://virl.bc.ca/vancouver-island-regional-library-standing-by-for-a-revised-bcgeu-counter-proposal/"

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post

Date:   2022-03-15

Relation:   https://virl.bc.ca/vancouver-island-regional-library-standing-by-for-a-revised-bcgeu-counter-proposal/

Title: "We are pausing all in-branch programming beginning Dec. 20." | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1472008785795420165/

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "With the new COVID-19 restrictions from the B.C. government, we are pausing all in-branch programming beginning Dec. 20. This includes any in-person meetings or groups of people using branch space or meeting rooms for events. 👉More info on restrictions: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post

Date:   2021-12-17

Title: Alone But Not Alone: Poetry in Isolation Anthology | HarbourLiving.ca

URL: https://www.harbourliving.ca/event/alone-but-not-alone-poetry-in-isolation-anthology161/2020-09-24/

Description: The Vancouver Island Regional Library invites ports across Vancouver Island to submit poetry for consideration to our anthology "Alone but not Alone: Poetry in Isolation."

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   HarbourLiving.ca

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Website content

Date:   2020-09-24

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

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Internet Archive Wayback Machine

Source:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Nanaimo

Format:   Website content

Date:   2020-11-23

Title: BCGEU Local 702 strike notice | February 28, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/bcgeu-local-702-strike-notice/

Description: On the afternoon of Friday, February 25, BCGEU served 72- hour strike notice. Job action may start as soon as 15:00 Pacific, Monday, February 28.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-02-28

Title: BCGEU members reject latest VIRL proposal | March 4, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/bcgeu-members-reject-latest-virl-proposal/

Description: Late yesterday, VIRL learned that members of the British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Local 702 at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) had rejected the employer’s March 01, 2022 proposal.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-03-04

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

Group:   Arts & Culture

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

Publisher:   Greater Nanaimo Early Years Partnership,  Nanaimo Early Years | @Nanearlyyears

Coverage:   British Columbia--Nanaimo

Format:   Twitter post,  Image

Date:   2021-05-26

Relation:   ispartof:https://twitter.com/Nanearlyyears/status/1397554441331617794

Title: Charting a path forward | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/charting-a-path-forward/

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges and disruptions across industries, organizations, and individuals. We have all been affected and libraries are no different.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2020-05-15

Title: Correction to BCGEU Local 702 strike notice | February 28, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/correction-to-bcgeu-local-702-strike-notice/

Description: We just received confirmation from the Labour Relations Board informing us that the notice of strike for BC General Employees’ Union Local 702 (BCGEU) was filed this morning (February 28, 2022) at 8am, meaning the job action can now occur starting at 8am on Thursday, March 3.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-02-28

Title: Current library services | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/services/

Description: VIRL COVID-19 updates.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Vaccinations,  BC Vaccine Card

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  PPE, Masks, Medical Supplies, & Equipment,  Vaccinations

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Website content

Date:   2021-12-31,  2022-02-22

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

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  Seniors, Elders, & Long-Term Care

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Nanaimo

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-07-21

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

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  Seniors, Elders, & Long-Term Care

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Nanaimo

Format:   Website content

Date:   2021-07-12

Title: First steps to a new normal | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/librarys-new-normal/

Description: Vancouver Island library lovers can once again the access the entire collection of physical materials as Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) continues its phased approach to the resumption of library services.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2020-07-23

Title: From the Board Table | November 27, 2021 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://www.flipsnack.com/viregionallibrary/from-the-board-table-november-27-2021-edition.html

Description: Preparing for the future: Planning for VIRL's future; VIRL and Indigenous populations; Feed and charges board policy update; recovery update -- Finance: Finance report; Reserves report -- Facilities update: Prototype branches; New builds; Refurbishments

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Document,  Newsletter

Date:   2021-11-27

Title: From the board table | April 25, 2020 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ftbt-April-25-2020.pdf

Description: Intro -- 2020 provincial grants report -- Facilities updates -- Stepping up in reponse to COVID-19 -- Business arising -- Strategic plan

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Document

Date:   2020-04-25

Title: Important update: BCGEU has communicated its intent to picket VIRL locations on Wednesday, March 9. | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1500999760819503109/

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "BCGEU has communicated its intent to picket VIRL locations on Wednesday, March 9. This will result in a disruption of library services. 👉For the latest updates on service impacts and the negotiations between #VIRL and BCGEU, please visit: https://virl.bc.ca/updates/"

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post

Date:   2022-03-07

Title: Indigenous People’s Day virtual maker workshop | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/event/indigenous-peoples-day-virtual-maker-workshop/2021-06-21/

Description: Join us from June 21, Indigenous People’s Day until July 21 for a virtual weaving workshop with artist Violet Elliott/SNU’MEETHIA.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Elliott, Violet | SNU’MEETHIA

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Indigenous Communities,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Website content

Date:   2021-05-26

Title: Keeping things clear | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/mask-glasses-fog-up/

Description: Mask + Glasses = Fog Up? We have a solution for you!

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  PPE, Masks, Medical Supplies, & Equipment

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Website content

Date:   2020-12-22

Title: Library strike updates and information | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/updates/

Description: Updates and information on the BCGEU-VIRL labour dispute.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Website content

Date:   2022

Title: Library takeout Parksville | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcWuIP-X0Acg5Pb?format=jpg&name=small

Description: City of Parksville on Twitter: "#Parksville library open for scheduled drop off and pickup appointments. #mypqb @VI_Library"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   City of Parksville,  City of Parksville | @City_Parksville

Coverage:   British Columbia--Parksville,  British Columbia--Oceanside

Format:   Twitter post,  Image

Date:   2020-07-07

Relation:   ispartof:https://twitter.com/City_Parksville/status/1280621127392473088

Title: Meet your museums | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/event/meet-your-museums/

Description: Join us for an informal virtual gathering to learn more about local history work happening on the Saanich Peninsula.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Sidney Museum and Archives,  Saanich Pioneer Society Log Cabin Museum and Archives

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Sidney,  British Columbia--Saanich Peninsula,  British Columbia--Greater Victoria,  British Columbia--Saanichton,  British Columbia--Central Saanich

Format:   Website content

Date:   2022-02

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Cowichan Valley,  British Columbia--Nanaimo,  British Columbia--Mill Bay,  British Columbia--Cowichan Valley Regional District

Format:   Media release

Date:   2020-09-08

Title: New podcast episode: What should you know about conspiracy theories | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1451171634312728577/

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "What does folklore have to do with COVID-19? Find out in our latest episode of Meet Me in the Stacks. 🎧👉Find it here (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://virl.bc.ca/podcast/listen-now/ #VIRL #podcast #newepisode #covid19"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Bodner, John

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post

Date:   2021-10-21

Title: No overdue fines | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/no-overdue-fines/

Description: We’ve been getting some questions from our customers about whether they’ll accrue late fees for unreturned materials. The short answer is no – for the time being, we have waived all late fees on checked out materials.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Website content

Date:   2020-08-11

Title: Offer extended to BCGEU, awaiting mediator response | March 3, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/offered-extended-to-bcgeu-awaiting-mediator-response/

Description: Early on Tuesday, March 1, Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) offered a new proposal to British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Local 702 via the assigned Labour Relations Board mediator. VIRL is awaiting an update from the mediator.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-03-03

Title: Pandemic pro-tips from an avid reader | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/pandemic-pro-tips-from-an-avid-reader/

Description: Right now Sarah Fisk is definitely missing her library and looking forward to all being back to normal. Until then she does have some advice to share with all of us.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Fisk, Sarah

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Website content

Date:   2020-05-13

Title: Pandemic puts new Campbell River library on pause | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/pandemic-put-new-campbell-river-library-on-pause/

Description: The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Board of Trustees have hit pause on a new library in downtown Campbell River. At the September 25 Board meeting, Trustees voted in support of continuing to operate out of the current library location for the next 12 months. Skyrocketing construction and labour costs resulting from the pandemic were the major influencers behind this difficult decision.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Wickstrom, Gaby,  Evans, Colleen,  City of Campbell River,  Leigh, Brenda

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Campbell River,  British Columbia--North Central Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2021-09-28

Title: Print your proof of vaccination for free! | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_z5L6WVUAouKMx?format=png&name=small

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "If you would like a hardcopy of your proof of vaccination, you can print it for FREE at any VIRL branch. 👉Find your proof of vaccine card at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/vaccinecard.html#card #VIRL #vaccinecard"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Vaccinations,  BC Vaccine Card

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  Vaccinations

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post,  Image

Date:   2021-09-21

Relation:   ispartof:https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1440299966312812555

Title: Ratified contract for BCGEU librarians | April 22, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/ratified-contract-for-bcgeu/

Description: The BCGEU-represented librarians at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) have a new four-year contract. On Wednesday, April 20, VIRL’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept the ratified offer and put an end to the labour disruption that has impacted services at VIRL branches since March 8.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-04-22

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Nanaimo

Format:   Media release

Date:   2020-08-18

Title: Sea & Cedar: Literature & Art Magazine | Summer 2021 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sea-Cedar-Summer-2021.pdf

Description: Welcome to the very first issue of Sea & Cedar Magazine. We could not be happier to present this exciting collection of new writing and art—it is wonderfully representative of the great creative talent to be found all over our beautiful West Coast area.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Henderson, Lindsey,  Anderson, Hugh,  Moore, Mary Ann,  O'Toole, Brennan,  Marrs, Mallory,  Picketts, Allie,  MacKay, Carol L.,  Sampson, Amy,  Bennett, Jennifer,  Montgomery, Carolyne,  Bennett, Donna L.,  Mintz, Sarah,  Racz, Naomi,  James, Terrance,  Nybida, Natalia,  Van Doorn, Kathleen,  Kelsey, Laura,  Boyd, Elizabeth

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library ,  Henderson, Lindsey,  Anderson, Hugh,  Moore, Mary Ann,  O'Toole, Brennan,  Marrs, Mallory,  Picketts, Allie,  MacKay, Carol L.,  Sampson, Amy,  Bennett, Jennifer,  Montgomery, Carolyne,  Bennett, Donna L.,  Mintz, Sarah,  Racz, Naomi,  James, Terrance,  Nybida, Natalia,  Van Doorn, Kathleen,  Kelsey, Laura,  Boyd, Elizabeth

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Magazine issue

Date:   2021-07-21

Title: Sooke library grand opening postponed due to labour action | March 22, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/sooke-library-grand-opening-postponed-due-to-labour-action/

Description: The grand opening celebrations for the new Sooke branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) have been put on hold.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Sooke,  British Columbia--Greater Victoria

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-03-22

Title: South Cowichan alert: A presumptive case of COVID-19 at South Cowichan branch | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/72974-2/

Description: We recently learned of a presumptive case of COVID-19 at the South Cowichan branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library. Dates of potential exposure include March 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Community Exposures & Transmissions,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Mill Bay,  British Columbia--Cowichan Valley,  British Columbia--Cowichan Valley Regional District

Format:   Website content

Date:   2020-03-26

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island,  British Columbia--Campbell River,  British Columbia--North Central Vancouver Island,  British Columbia--Courtenay,  British Columbia--Comox Valley,  British Columbia--North Cowichan,  British Columbia--Cowichan Valley,  British Columbia--Nanaimo,  British Columbia--Sidney,  British Columbia--Saanich Peninsula,  British Columbia--Greater Victoria,  British Columbia--Sooke

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-03-24

Title: VIRL COVID-19 masks required sign | Wikimedia Commons

URL: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:VIRL_COVID-19_Masks_Required_Sign.jpg

Description: Sign stating requirement to wear at mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 posted at Vancouver Island Regional Library branches.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  PPE, Masks, Medical Supplies, & Equipment

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Wikimedia Commons

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island,  British Columbia--Ladysmith

Format:   Image,  Poster

Date:   2020-12-15

Title: VIRL Connects initiative wins American Library Association award | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/virl-connects-initiative-wins-american-library-association-award/

Description: For the second year in a row, Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) has been awarded an American Library Association (ALA) Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects. This year, staff will receive this prestigious award for the VIRL Connects initiative, a program staff from all across VIRL’s service area supported to help community members most in need.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  American Library Association,  O'Shea Anne,  Alberni Valley Community Foundation,  Comox Valley Community Foundation,  Gwaii Trust Society,  Nanaimo Foundation,  Victoria Foundation,  Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  Seniors, Elders, & Long-Term Care

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2021-06-14

Title: VIRL adopts operational vaccination policy | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/virl-adopts-operational-vaccination-policy/

Description: To support the health and safety of employees and the communities we serve, Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is adopting a Vaccination Operational Policy effective February 11, 2022.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Vaccinations,  Hyman, Ben

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  Vaccinations

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2021-12-13

Title: VIRL announces new virtual services for customers and a road map to in-branch services | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/virl-announces-new-virtual-services-for-customers-and-a-road-map-to-in-branch-services/

Description: In the coming days, more services are coming to help VIRL customers stay connected and informed.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2020-05-04

Title: VIRL closing all branches end of day March 16 in response to COVID-19 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/virl-closing-all-branches-end-of-day-march-16-in-response-to-covid-19/

Description: As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and in light of the recommendations put forward today by the BC Chief Medical Health Officer, Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is closing all branches to the public as of 8pm tonight (March 16).

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2020-03-16

Title: VIRL esports golf showdown | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0KAR4yWYAE0ueX?format=jpg&name=medium

Description: VIU on Twitter: "Calling all gamers! The Vancouver Island Regional Library Esports Golf Showdown presented by Bear Mountain Golf & Tennis Resort Community takes place May 2. More info here: https://virl.bc.ca/esportsshowdown/"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Bear Mountain Golf & Tennis Resort Community

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island University,  VIU | @VIUniversity

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post,  Image

Date:   2021-04-29

Relation:   ispartof:https://twitter.com/VIUniversity/status/1387812682523369475

Title: VIRL re-engaging mediator in hopes of ending impasse | April 9, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/media-release-virl-re-engaging-mediator-in-hopes-of-ending-impasse/

Description: Following a productive discussion at the April 9 Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Board of Trustees meeting, VIRL is re-engaging the assigned Labour Relations Board mediator in hopes of ending the ongoing impasse and labour disruption impacting VIRL branches and communities.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-04-09

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island,  British Columbia--Lake Cowichan,  British Columbia--Cowichan Valley,  British Columbia--Nanaimo,  British Columbia--Port Alberni,  British Columbia--Alberni Valley,  British Columbia--Qualicum Beach,  British Columbia--Oceanside,  British Columbia--Port McNeill,  British Columbia--Northern Vancouver Island,  British Columbia--Courtenay,  British Columbia--Comox Valley,  British Columbia--North Cowichan,  British Columbia--Sooke,  British Columbia--Greater Victoria

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-03-26

Title: VIRL’s Bella Coola branch first to pilot sit down service | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/bella-coola-sit-down-service/

Description: The time has come for Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) customers on the Central Coast to experience the simple pleasure of sitting down with a good book in their library. Starting this week, VIRL’s Sit Down Service is being piloted at VIRL’s Bella Coola branch.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Bella Coola,  British Columbia--Bella Coola Valley

Format:   Media release

Date:   2020-08-19

Title: Vancouver Island Regional Library mandating vaccines for all employees | Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

URL: https://www.westerlynews.ca/community/vancouver-island-regional-library-mandating-vaccines-for-all-employees/

Description: The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is adopting a Vaccination Operational Policy effective Feb. 11, 2022.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Vaccinations,  Hyman, Ben

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums,  Vaccinations

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Newspaper article,  Media release

Date:   2021-12-13

Title: Vancouver Island Regional Library standing by for a revised BCGEU counter-proposal | March 15, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/vancouver-island-regional-library-standing-by-for-a-revised-bcgeu-counter-proposal/

Description: Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is standing by for a revised counter-proposal from British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU) Local 702 and looks forward to negotiating a mutually respectful agreement.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-03-15

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

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Nanaimo

Format:   Website content

Date:   2021-10-01

Title: Webinar and Q&A: COVID-19 conspiracy theories | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: http://web.archive.org/web/20210912130450/https://virl.bc.ca/event/webinar-and-qa-covid-19-conspiracy-theories/

Description: Join us online and dive into the world of the conspiracy theories with author John Bodner.

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Bodner, John,  Zoom

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Internet Archive Wayback Machine

Source:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Website content

Date:   2021-09

Title: With strike on the horizon, BCGEU wage counterproposal signals movement away from an agreement | March 7, 2022 | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://virl.bc.ca/with-strike-on-the-horizon-bcgeu-wage-counterproposal-signals-movement-away-from-an-agreement/

Description: With picketing slated to commence later this week, the British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Local 702 has counter offered with wage increases greater than those the union had previously identified it would accept.

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

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Media release

Date:   2022-03-07

Title: [Free webinar and Q&A with John Bodner, author of COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories] | Vancouver Island Regional Library

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_FiwqHXMAgg20w?format=jpg&name=small

Description: VI_Library on Twitter: "Join us at 6 pm Sept. 28 for a free webinar and Q&A with John Bodner, author of Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories. You don't want to miss this virtual event. 👉Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/3EbHpJN #VIRL #library #covid19"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  Bodner, John

Group:   Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  VI_Library | @VI_Library

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post,  Image

Date:   2021-09-21

Relation:   ispartof:https://twitter.com/VI_Library/status/1437038349131427848

Title: [VIRL virtual event cancelled due to labour dispute]

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FOAt54WVcAQ9jID?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Dalys Barney on Twitter: "I was feeling conflicted about this event. Just noticed I had an email saying that it's been cancelled, which I agree is the right thing to do. #respectVIRLlibrarians"

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Subject:   Vancouver Island Regional Library,  British Columbia General Employees' Union,  Labour Disputes,  Strong-Boag, Veronica

Group:   Arts & Culture,  Libraries, Archives, & Museums

Creator:   Vancouver Island Regional Library

Publisher:   Barney, Dalys,  Dalys Barney | @LibraryDalys

Coverage:   British Columbia--Vancouver Island

Format:   Twitter post,  Image,  Email

Date:   2022-03-16

Relation:   ispartof:https://twitter.com/LibraryDalys/status/1504252751131275266

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