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Vancouver Celebration of Bill’s Life

Posted on 2024/10/26 by workshop

This is a video of the Vancouver Service held to Celebrate the Life of William Charles Reimer (1944 – 2024) at West Point Grey United Church, Vancouver, BC. https://www.billreimer.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VancouverService.mp4 Click here for a pdf copy of the Bulletin used during the … Continue reading →

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Fran Shaver – Order of Canada

Posted on 2024/06/27 by workshop

I am pleased and proud to announce that Fran Shaver has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada. The Governor General points to Fran’s innovative and useful approach to research, teaching, and advocacy related to sex work. … Continue reading →

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Fran and Bill’s Reflections 2022 and 2023

Posted on 2024/01/05 by workshop

It has taken us about two years to find the time and energy to update our annual reflections. These last two years felt like we would be overwhelmed by disappointments, but our reflections turned out to be messages of hope. … Continue reading →

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NRE25 Invitation

Posted on 2023/06/19 by workshop

As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, several alumni have organized a panel at the CRRF conference in Lethbridge (June 23rd). This includes an invitation to learn about the NRE and consider using its legacy of information, data, insights, and … Continue reading →

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Elsie’s Amazing Adventures

Posted on 2023/03/18 by workshop

JP, Lies, Charlie, Chloe, Pieter, and Evelien departed on their 6-month voyage in Elsie: the Sprinter van, lovingly redesigned and renovated to accommodate the 6 of them. Their plan is to drive across the northern USA to New York, head … Continue reading →

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2021 Reflections

Posted on 2022/03/09 by workshop

You can check out some of our reflections regarding 2021 by clicking on the following link. FnB2021Reflections20211219V07 We would love to hear some of your stories.

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2020 Retrospective

Posted on 2021/04/10 by workshop

Each of us will have lasting stories to tell about 2020. You can check out some of ours via http://www.billreimer.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FnB2020Reflections20210101V05.pdf. We would love to hear some of yours.

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Moving to BC (July 2020)

Posted on 2020/07/29 by workshop

July 22, 2020 After 48 years in Québec, we are moving to BC. We do so with heavy hearts since our time here has been rich in opportunities, friends, fulfilling accomplishments, and the unique environment of Ile-Bigras. However, we look … Continue reading →

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2019 Retrospective

Posted on 2020/01/27 by workshop

Here is a brief update on what 2019 brought us.

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What myeloma teaches me

Posted on 2019/09/15 by workshop

I have begun to record some of the things I learned as a result of living with multiple myeloma. You may find some of these lessons interesting — or have lessons of your own to share. Check out mine via … Continue reading →

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New Regionalism book published

Posted on 2019/08/26 by workshop

Our book on New Regionalism in Canada has been published: Vodden, K., Douglas, D. J. A., Markey, S., Minnes, S., & Reimer, B. (Eds.). (2019). The Theory, Practice and Potential of Regional Development: The Case of Canada, 1st Edition (Hardback) … Continue reading →

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2018 Retrospective

Posted on 2019/01/05 by workshop

For a brief account of our lives, adventures, and activities during 2018, click here.

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The Puzzle Chair

Posted on 2018/05/31 by workshop

Here are our son’s latest products – a puzzle chair and the video to go with it. You can see them via the following Youtube link: https://youtu.be/bl2fl5M1LHo. It makes you see why I am so glad we had kids! You … Continue reading →

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Fifty years of sex work research in Canada

Posted on 2018/01/22 by workshop

Link to document: Fifty Years of Sex Work Research in Canada This “scrapbook” was inspired by Fran Shaver’s retirement from Concordia University in September, 2017. Reflecting on her career, I was struck by the way in which her 50-year personal … Continue reading →

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“Celebrating Uncle John” book published

Posted on 2017/12/18 by workshop

“Celebrating Uncle John” has been published. It is a booklet of photos and stories celebrating John’s contributions to our lives – with a special focus on the many ways he has engaged with his nieces, nephews, and niece-nephew wannabes. You … Continue reading →

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