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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-2/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Prose and poetry writers of all levels are welcome to read from their work.  Listeners-only are welcome too!  Please make your selections 5 to 10 minutes long.  Janet Miller and Sylvia Thomson are the fantastic hosts of this program – both are award-winning writers and writing coaches.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/open-mic-2/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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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-16/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
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/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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