Nanaimo News Bulletin
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George Anderson said he plans to seek re-election in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding, following the announcement of a snap provincial election. #Nanaimo #Election2026 nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/g...
George Anderson will be representing the B.C. NDP in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding - Nanaimo News Bulletin
The snap election has ended the rookie MLA's first term
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Mad about two elections at once? Ready to throw your keyboard out the window and scream? We sure are! It's beef and bouquet time! nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/23/b...
Beefs & Bouquets, Sept. 23 - Nanaimo News Bulletin
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The snap election that B.C. Premier David Eby called for Oct. 24 came as no surprise for Sheila Malcolmson. #Nanaimo #Election2026 nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/24/s...
Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign - Nanaimo News Bulletin
NDP MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island said province can't afford conservative government
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Residents in the Nanaimo area will have opportunities to become better informed in the lead-up to the 2026 B.C. municipal election. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/23/n...
Nanaimo area electorate encouraged to attend forums ahead of municipal vote - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Residents in the Nanaimo area will have opportunities to become better informed in the lead-up to the 2026 B.C. municipal election. A number of organizations are holding all-candidates forums prior […...
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Vancouver Island University soccer teams have both hit the pitch with visions of making the playoffs this season. Read more about the start of the Mariners varsity teams' seasons in the @nanaimobulletin.bsky.social: nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/22/v...
VIU Mariners' soccer teams make pitch for PacWest postseason in 2026 - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Men's and women's teams win home openers in Nanaimo
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A former worker at a Nanaimo church testified that she never saw an accused ex-youth pastor sexually touch minors. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/22/w...
Witness testifies she didn't see accused ex-Nanaimo church official sexually touch minors - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Man accused of sexual interference and sex assault
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British Columbia is headed to the polls for a provincial snap election. nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/22/p...
BREAKING: Snap provincial election called in B.C. for Oct. 24 - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Eby has tried to position this as a necessary step to cement mandate in response to U.S. trade dispute
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Construction is now underway on the upcoming six-storey long-term care home in Lantzville, with completion expected in 2029. nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/22/c...
Construction of new long-term care facility in Lantzville begins - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Facility will have 298 beds when completed in 2029
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Interior Health is advising that a skunk in the Kootenay Lake region has tested positive for rabies. nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/21/s...
Skunk in the Kootenay Lake region tests positive for rabies - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Interior Health is advising that a skunk in the Kootenay Lake region has tested positive for rabies. The result was confirmed on September 17, 2026 by IH and the BC […]
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The call for people to use active transportation next week is going past Nanaimo boundaries. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/19/o...
Organizers expanding Go By Bike Week area beyond Nanaimo - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Go By Bike Week on till Sept. 26 with celebration stations across central Island
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The City of Nanaimo has been checking out a new electric-garbage truck. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/17/n...
Nanaimo takes a look at new electric garbage truck - Nanaimo News Bulletin
But there are no plans to buy one at this time
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The Legacy of Terry Fox will live on this weekend with a cancer research fundraising walk in Nanaimo. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/17/r...
Run in Nanaimo honouring Terry Fox set for this weekend - Nanaimo News Bulletin
City of Nanaimo, organizer, hopes to raise $28,400 for cancer research
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Mad about the RCMP wasting money catching speeders, but also happy the RCMP is out catching speeders? It's beef and bouquet time! nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/16/b...
Beefs & Bouquets, Sept. 16 - Nanaimo News Bulletin
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Nanaimo Fire Rescue, police and B.C. Ambulance Service were on the scene at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for a rescue incident. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/16/f...
UPDATE: First responders head to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital after construction worker falls, injured - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Incident occurred at site of cancer centre construction
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Nanaimo Fire Rescue, police and B.C. Ambulance Service are at the scene at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for a rescue incident. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/16/f...
First responders at site of incident at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Incident occurred at site of cancer centre construction
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The Nanaimo Port Authority has had 186 applications from across the globe for its president and CEO position since the job was first posted in May. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/16/n...
Nanaimo Port Authority shortlists applicants for president, CEO position - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Ian Marr, current president and CEO, retiring at end of year
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The Beban Park pool has come out on top for accessibility among a number of Nanaimo’s public facilities in a recent audit. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/14/b...
Beban Park Pool scores best for accessibility in city audit - Nanaimo News Bulletin
All facilities audited for accessibility so far have passed
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A man was arrested for uttering threats in the TD Bank on Turner Road, at Longwood Station, on Friday, Sept. 11. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/15/m...
Man arrested for uttering threats in Nanaimo's north end at Sept. 11. - Nanaimo News Bulletin
No one injured in incident
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A four-storey residential building with 46 housing units and underground parking is being proposed on a half-acre lot located at 1575 White St. in central Nanaimo. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/15/f...
Four-story building with 46 housing units proposed for central Nanaimo - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Design advisory panel makes 16 recommendations
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A non-profit in Nanaimo will celebrate 25 years of offering service, supports and counselling for men. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/14/n...
Nanaimo non-profit celebrates a quarter-century of helping and counselling men - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Men's Centre 25 anniversary to be celebrated at Mount Benson Legion
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The Mid-Autumn Festival is fast approaching, a day of celebration with family, friends and eating delectable moon cakes. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/14/n...
Nanaimo's Mid-Autumn Festival bigger and better than ever - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Last year attracted over 10,000 attendees
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There is doubt as to whether a man actually gunned down and murdered another at a fast-food restaurant in Nanaimo five years ago, say defence lawyers. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/13/d...
Defence warns of 'dangerous witnesses' as Nanaimo shooting-murder trial closes - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Trial of Ronald Joseph Campbell, accused of first-degree murder, drawing to a close
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As mentioned last week, the traditional fall soccer season is just getting underway locally, but there was also plenty of action in the “beautiful game” this past spring and summer. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/13/t...
THORPE REPORT: Spring and summer soccer filled the net - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Whatever your sport, a reminder to play your hardest, play fair, and show good sportsmanship.
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The trials and tribulations of the Snuneymuxw First Nation paddlers, as they compete and race, will be aired on a television series. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/13/d...
Docuseries featuring Snuneymuxw First Nation canoe club to premiere on APTN - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Racing Waters series features Island Brave team
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More than 1,500 new VIU students learned about the services and supports (and enjoyed some fun activities) at RockVIU new student orientation this week. The @nanaimobulletin.bsky.social was there: nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/08/n...
New students getting the feel for Vancouver Island University's Nanaimo campus - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Rock the VIU student orientation welcomed new students on Sept. 8
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An Asian grocery store, night market, second food court, family entertainment centre and terrace space have all been announced as part of a redevelopment proposed for the former Hudson’s Bay space at Woodgrove Centre. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/10/m...
Major development proposed for Nanaimo's Woodgrove Centre - Nanaimo News Bulletin
New businesses planned for 2028
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Two Nanaimo Tim Hortons have been victims of a night time trespasser, and in one case, a burglary. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/09/n...
Nanaimo RCMP seeking to identify Tim Hortons night-time trespasser - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Man broke into two different Tim Hortons locations
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The trial of the man charged with a killing at a Nanaimo fast-food restaurant draws to a close, and Crown counsel says there is overwhelming evidence pointing to the accused’s guilt. #Nanaimo nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/10/a...
Ample DNA, texts prove guilt of man in killing at Nanaimo fast-food joint, says Crown - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Ronald Joseph Campbell faces first-degree murder charge in Yasin Khan murder
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Mad about people shopping local? Think young women committing acts of graffiti should get more credit? It's Beef and Bouquet time! nanaimobulletin.com/2026/09/09/b...
Beefs & Bouquets, Sept. 9 - Nanaimo News Bulletin
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