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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great land grab. Through graphic novel and comic style panels\, video\, and interactive elements\, visitors learn what happened\, who is affected\, and what it means for today. \nFeaturing illustrations by: \n\nEliot White-Hill\, Kwulasultun – Snuneymuxw First Nation\nJordanna George\, T’Sou-ke First Nation\nGord Hill\, Kwakwaka’wakw Nation\n\nThe exhibit is bilingual (English and French) and will travel Vancouver Island through 2026 and 2027. The exhibit is currently at the Cowichan (Duncan) Library in October 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great land grab. Through graphic novel and comic style panels\, video\, and interactive elements\, visitors learn what happened\, who is affected\, and what it means for today. \nFeaturing illustrations by: \n\nEliot White-Hill\, Kwulasultun – Snuneymuxw First Nation\nJordanna George\, T’Sou-ke First Nation\nGord Hill\, Kwakwaka’wakw Nation\n\nThe exhibit is bilingual (English and French) and will travel Vancouver Island through 2026 and 2027. The exhibit will move to the Sooke Library on October 18\, 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit-2/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T110000
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SUMMARY:Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy songs\, stories\, lap bounces\, fingerplays and more during drop-in Baby Rhyme Time at the Nanaimo North branch of the library. Geared towards babies ages 0-24 months and a parent or caregiver. Older siblings welcome. \nBaby Rhyme Time will take place every Friday at 10:30 AM from September 11 – November 20.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/baby-rhyme-time-at-nanaimo-north/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T143000
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SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop\, tablet\, cellphone or ereader! \nWe can help with streaming movies\, downloading apps or music\, and using online databases. \nDrop-ins are welcome but to be sure of an appointment call the Tahsis Library at 250-934-6621 to book.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-16/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T150000
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SUMMARY:Soul-Stitching Part Deux (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Soul-Stitching Part Deux (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Cathy Tremain for the return of Soul-Stitching\, a creative\, hands-on opportunity to explore stitching\, reflection\, and connection. \nSession 2 of 2. The other session is October 2. Supply requirements will be provided. Limited registration. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/soul-stitching-part-deux-sooke-region-lifelong-learning/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261016T160000
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SUMMARY:Water Justice: What You Don't Know Could Kill You with Author Susan Blacklin
DESCRIPTION:Following her acclaimed memoir Water Confidential\, Susan returns with a powerful examination of Canada’s ongoing water crisis—and the government failures that continue to put communities at risk. Join Susan Blacklin at the Parksville library in the Forum (across the hall) to learn about the issues surrounding safe drinking water. \nWater Justice reveals why safe drinking water and source water protection are not only Indigenous issues\, but concerns for every Canadian\, urban and rural alike. Susan explores government inaction\, corporate influence\, and the growing disconnect between citizens and those elected to represent them. \nMore than a book\, Water Justice is a call to action: protect our source waters\, demand accountability\, and take back control of our water and our democracy. \nWhat you don’t know could kill you. Together\, we can make a difference. \nAll are welcome to attend this free event\, which will include a Q&A and discussion. \n\nSusan Blacklin became interested in writing when she retired and published her first memoir in 2024\, Water Confidential: Witnessing Justice Denied. The fight for Safe Drinking Water in Indigenous and Rural Communities in Canada was selected by Congress of Humanities and is now included in Indigenous Studies curriculum in universities across Canada. It was also selected by BC Department of Education and is approved curriculum for grades ten through twelve Science and Social Studies. \nShe has recently released her second book\, Water Justice: What You Don’t Know Could Kill You\, a Call to Action which culminates in a a national Open Letter writing campaign hosted by the National Council of Women of Canada. \nAfter growing up in London England she fulfilled her childhood dream to emigrate to Canada at eighteen years of age. For fifteen years she and her late ex-husband Dr Hans Peterson founded the Safe Drinking Water Foundation and volunteered tirelessly to help First Nation communities in their quest for truly safe drinking water. \nSusan has lived in Winnipeg Manitoba\, Saskatoon and Outlook in Saskatchewan and now resides in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. Every day she appreciates that she now lives an idyllic life with her partner Roelof and when she isn’t writing she enjoys many hobbies; gardening\, cooking\, tutoring\, painting and knitting or walking the local beach in the summertime.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/water-justice-what-you-dont-know-could-kill-you-with-author-susan-blacklin/
LOCATION:City of Parksville Forum
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Naloxone Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Naloxone from our public health nurse. You could save a life!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/naloxone-training/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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