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SUMMARY:Meditation Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness\, meditation\, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session runs from 12:00-12:50pm in the large meeting room at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/meditation-made-easy/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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SUMMARY:Recovery Actions and Pipeline Perils for Southern Resident Orcas (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Recovery Actions and Pipeline Perils for Southern Resident Orcas (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Brian McHattie for a discussion of the challenges facing Southern Resident killer whales\, including recovery initiatives and concerns associated with pipelines and marine traffic. \nHosted by Chris Irvine. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/recovery-actions-and-pipeline-perils-for-southern-resident-orcas-sooke-region-lifelong-learning/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation about the newly-released Canada’s Changing Climate Report 2026\, a national assessment prepared by more than 100 Canadian climate scientists and oceanographers.  Learn how and why Canada’s land and oceans are changing and how people can use the report. There is even a little bit of good news at the end! \nThe presentation will be given by Dr. Sophia Johannessen\, one of the Coordinating Lead Authors of the report (and 2026 Scientist-in-Residence at the Sidney North Saanich library). We will meet in the Nell Horth Meeting Room attached to the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.). \nPlease register by phone 656-0944\, email sidney@virl.bc.ca or in-person at the library Service Desk. Seating will be limited to 60 people. \nAbout Dr. Sophia Johannessen: \nDr. Sophia Johannessen is a geochemical oceanographer at Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Institute of Ocean Sciences in North Saanich. She studies the effects of climate change and other human activities on the coastal ocean. Her recent projects include studies of the change in productivity in the Salish Sea\, the fate of diluted bitumen spilled in BC coastal waters\, and the potential for “blue carbon” storage in seagrass meadows for climate change mitigation. She works mainly in the coastal waters of British Columbia\, but she has also worked in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans and most recently in the coastal waters of Antarctica. \nPhoto credit: Rob Macdonald
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/canadas-changing-climate-report-2026/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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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 Quadra Island Library at 250-285-2216 to book.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-10/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Parksville Library Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a great new read and some lively discussion? The Parksville Library Book Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month. \nThe book club is currently full\, but please click “register” below to reserve your spot on the waiting list.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/parksville-library-book-club/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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