Food for Fines is a joint AMS and UBC Library initiative to support disadvantaged members of the community. UBC Library users who wish to donate non-perishable food items may have $2 in fines paid for each food item donated, up to a maximum of $20. Food donations will be given to local food banks.

The Food for Fines program will take place in all UBC Library branches from November 27th to December 4th. Acceptable food donations include any non-perishable canned or packaged food. Perishable items or anything requiring refrigeration cannot be accepted.

People who do not owe library fines, but who still wish to donate food, may do so – but we cannot credit their Library account.

Excerpt from http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/media/2006/2006-11-16-Media-ReleaseResidentsAdvisedWaterQuality.pdf

The GVRD Medical Health Officers are advising that “the turbidity of the drinking water supplied to homes through the water distribution system has reached levels unprecedented in recent years. As turbidity increases, there is a potential for increased risk of gastro-intestinal illness. Until turbidity returns to acceptable levels residents may wish to use an alternate drinking water source (for example: bottled water) or boil their drinking water.

Discolouration of drinking water is a very good indicator of high levels of turbidity. If using boiled water use a kettle and ensure that you allow it to cool before decanting to another container or moving it to the refrigerator.

TAP WATER IS ACCEPTABLE FOR USES OTHER THAN DRINKING, BRUSHING TEETH OR WASHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

GVRD Staff will continue to monitor water quality closely. This advisory will remain in effect until the Medical Health Officer is satisfied that drinking water quality has returned to an acceptable standard.”

UPDATE: How to use water safely during a boil water advisory – http://www.vch.ca/public/docs/boiling_water.pdf [Added November 17th 9:25 am]

The UBC Law Library will be having a used book sale!

What: UBC Law Library Used Book Sale
When: Wed., Nov. 8th – until further notice from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Near the reference desk
How (much): All books are priced at $2!!

Please bring exact change and pay at the Reference Desk.

See you in the Law Library!