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• Reimer posts 16-save shutout as Ottawa Senators blank Canucks 2-0

  10-03-2026 04:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  James Reimer made 16 saves for his 32nd career shutout, leading the visiting Ottawa Senators to a 2-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Monday at Rogers Arena.
  Ridly Greig and Brady Tkachuk scored for the Sens (32-22-9), who are chasing the final playoff spot in the league’s Eastern Conference. Kevin Lankinen stopped 22 of 23 shots and took the loss in goal for the Canucks (19-37-8) who remain last overall in league standings.
  The teams battled through a scoreless first period,
  
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• A Disney animator for Hoppers learns much inside a beaver lodge

  10-03-2026 04:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  To get into the mindset of a real beaver, John Cody Kim – a Langley Fine Arts School alumnus – did what any Disney animator would do.
  The 32-year-old climbed into a deserted beaver lodge, settled in for a while, and checked out what he described as a somewhat palatial habitat.
  “It was pretty comfy in there. I could fall asleep if I wanted,” he said.
  What better way to understand the main characters that Kim was helping bring to life for Disney’s Pixar latest animate
  
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• Oceanside Generals assistant coach faces 50-game VIJHL suspension

  10-03-2026 03:10 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The Oceanside Generals were eliminated in the first round of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs by the Comox Valley Glacier Kings – and the Gens continue to pay a price
  The best-of-seven series between the two teams was heated and very physical. The Generals play a hard-hitting game that was especially evident in Game 3 when they needed to score a win at home, being down 0-2 in the series.However, Oceanside’s play was often deemed penalty-worthy by referees Isaac MacD
  
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• 5 Okanagan residents, groups recognized with ALS Society of B.C. 2025 awards

  10-03-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The ALS Society of British Columbia handed out awards to 13 groups, individuals, and organizations for their contributions in 2025, and nearly half of the winners reside in the Okanagan.
  “We are immensely grateful for our volunteers’ unwavering support, commitment, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and PLS (Primary Lateral Sclerosis). This list reflects leaders amongst countless others who have given back in be
  
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• Comox Valley kayaker rescued after hours stranded in water

  10-03-2026 00:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A Comox Valley kayaker is safe after spending upwards of nine and a half hours out in the waters off of the Comox Marina until being rescued in the early hours of March 9.According to Roch Massicotte of the Comox Valley Marine Search and Rescue Society, the man ran into difficulties while paddling between Royston and Comox.
  “His kayak apparently broke apart, he’s been stranded on the markers, he’s been stranded on the markers since 5 p.m.,” Massicotte said.
  The paddler wa
  
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• B.C. introduces bills to restrict protest rights near schools, religious institutions

  10-03-2026 00:06 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The B.C. government is moving to prevent protest activity outside religious institutions and extend rules introduced in 2024 that limits demonstrations near school properties.
  Premier David Eby said there have been recent “disturbing incidents” illustrating the need for more stringent restrictions on the right to protest. He referenced multiple incidents over the past week in which shots were fired at synagogues in Ontario and said the government had heard concerns from an array of r
  
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• UVic study finds stronger alcohol policies could reduce cancer deaths

  09-03-2026 23:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Wine, whiskey, beer, rum, gin or cider, Canadians love their spirits. But a recent study finds that this obsession could be deadly, and strong policies around alcohol consumption could save lives.
  Although Canada has a high survival rate from cancer, a group of University of Victoria (UVic) researchers found that alcohol plays a major role in cancer-related deaths and came up with what could discourage its use and related cancer deaths.
  The study recommends that stronger alcohol policies, such a
  
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• NRGH cancer centre construction expected to cause traffic delays

  09-03-2026 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Delays are expected over this week on Dufferin Crescent, as work remains ongoing on the new cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
  Island Health notified the public on Monday, March 9, the delays expected are due to the installation of a crane, which includes installation of new power lines by B.C. Hydro.
  As a result, traffic will be impacted from Tuesday, March 10 to Saturday, March 14.
  The hospital will remain open, and patients are advised to allow for extra time when coming to t
  
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• Province hopes to double tourism spending in B.C. by 2036

  09-03-2026 21:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The province that has long encouraged the world to visit “Super, Natural British Columbia” has now launched the “Look West” Tourism Sector Action Plan, with a goal of doubling visitor spending in the province to $48 billion by 2036.
  The Look West plan is described as a road map to elevate B.C.’s global profile to attract high-value international travellers, unlock development potential in mountain resorts, and speed up authorizations for adventure tourism and outdoo
  
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• Kimberley’s Eriksson and guide Smith win two medals at Paralympic Winter Games

  09-03-2026 20:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Kimberley’s Kalle Eriksson and his guide Sierra Smith have won two medals at the Milano-Cortina Paralympics.
  This is the Paralympic debut for the duo and they started things out with a silver medal on Saturday in the men’s visually impaired downhill, hitting a time of 1.18.11 and marking the first medal for Canada at the event.
  They then followed this up with a bronze medal in the men’s visually impaired Super-G for their second podium in two events.
  Eriksson has been a para-at
  
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• Petition asks province to reject logging proposal in rural B.C.

  09-03-2026 20:46 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A petition to reject a logging project in the Hatzic Valley has collected over 650 signatures.
  The proposed project would feature cut blocks between Kussman Road and Eng Road east of Mission, along with a new logging road.
  According to the province’s Forestry Operations Map, the project in question — FOM 2801 — is expected to be in operation from 2026 to 2030.
  In a statement to the Mission Record on Friday (March 6), the Ministry of Forests said it hasn’t received an appl
  
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• Cat appointed honourary postmaster of B.C. post office

  09-03-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  There is a new postmaster in town.
  He is orange, with short hair, a pink nose, and long whiskers.
  Sid, the 10-year-old cat known to hang out between McFli’s Feed Delivery and the Whonnock Post Office, has been named honourary postmaster.
  “Well, he can’t read or write,” laughed Whonnock resident Paul Stanley, who came up with the idea after hearing about Canada Post having to close rural post offices across the country.
  He was concerned the historic post office in his comm
  
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• Women’s health roundtable discusses need to combat misinformation in B.C.

  09-03-2026 19:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Health Minister Josie Osborne convened a roundtable on women’s health at the legislature on Monday (March 9), and participants agreed that while the province is doing a good job at expanding women’s health options, more needs to be done to combat misinformation.
  Examples include incorrect information spreading online about side effects associated with contraception use.
  “It’s really hard for young people to know what is true and what is not true,” said Dr. Laura Sch
  
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• Vancouver Island’s Tyler Turner wins bronze at 2026 Paralympics

  09-03-2026 19:35 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Campbell River’s Tyler Turner has won a bronze medal in Para snowboard cross at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
  Turner earned his third-place finish at the Corina Para Snowboard Park in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on March 8. The reigning Paralympic champion lost the gold to China’s Zhongwei Wu. Noah Elliott from the U.S. came in second.
  This is Turner’s second time competing in the Paralympic Winter Games, and his third medal. In 2022, he earned gold in sn
  
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• B.C. court to hear Save Record Ridge Mine application in Rossland

  09-03-2026 19:25 via nanaimobulletin.com
  An application that could prevent construction of an open pit mine near Rossland will be heard this week by BC Supreme Court at the Rossland Courthouse.
  The Save Record Ridge Action Committee Society (SRRAC) is asking the Court to prevent construction of West High Yield Resources Ltd. (WHY) proposed mineral mine from proceeding until the Court can rule on the province’s decision not to require an environmental assessment for the project.
  “In our view, construction should not move ahe
  
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• VIDEO: Legacy of B.C. Search and Rescue giant honoured in new documentary

  09-03-2026 19:18 via nanaimobulletin.com
  March 3 marked one year since the passing of Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue (KHSAR) giant Neil Brewer.
  KHSAR released an emotional tribute to Brewer, who impacted Search and Rescue efforts far beyond the Agassiz-Harrison community.
  “While a year has passed since his courageous battle with cancer came to an end, Neil’s presence is felt every time a pager goes off and a team heads out,” KHSAR stated. “As a dedicated member of Kent Harrison Search and Rescue, Neil didn&rsq
  
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• B.C. man reaches 200th blood-donation milestone

  09-03-2026 18:39 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A Hope resident just made his 200th blood donation and he’s hoping it will inspire others to consider donating too.
  “I’m very fortunate that I’m able to reach this accomplishment,” said Ian Williams. “And I hope to hear more people say that they’ve given 100 donations or more. I hope, when people hear this, that they get inspired to donate. Especially our young people. If you’re looking for a purpose in life, if you want to do something for others,
  
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• Man sentenced to prison after gun smuggling attempt at B.C. ferry terminal

  09-03-2026 18:34 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A 44-year-old foreign national has been sentenced to four years in prison after he was caught attempting to smuggle undeclared firearms at Victoria’s Belleville Ferry Terminal.
  According to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), an investigation began after Reuben Velasquez attempted to enter Canada via the downtown terminal Sept. 1, 2023.
  Border services officers referred him for further examination after he declared multiple firearms. A search of his vehicle found him to be travelli
  
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• Upcoming Meetings

  09-03-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Upcoming Meetings
  March 2 Regular Council Meeting
  March 19 Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing)
  March 23 Regular Council Meeting
  The Regular and Special Council Meetings commence their open portions at 7:00 p.m. in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 80 Commercial Street. As the schedule is subject to change, please check Nanaimo.ca for updates.
  
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• B.C. to clear red tape for military families looking for employment

  09-03-2026 17:22 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The province is expanding eligibility for WorkBC services to better support military spouses and dependent adult children relocating to B.C. with the Canadian Armed Forces, removing delays and reducing employment gaps.
  Previously, military families relocating from another province had to establish B.C. residency before accessing WorkBC services, a process that could create months-long employment gaps and delays.
  “We’ve heard how frequent relocations delay access to employment support
  
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• Salmon Arm’s Natalie Wilkie wins gold and silver medals at Paralympic Games

  09-03-2026 17:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Natalie Wilkie shot to a gold-medal finish in Italy over the weekend at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
  On Saturday (March 7) – her first day of competition in this year’s Games – the Salmon Arm athlete achieved a silver-medal podium finish in the Women’s Standing Sprint Para biathlon event with a time of 18:46.4, coming in second behind Ukraine’s Oleksandra Kononova, with a time of 18:41.5.
  The following day, with gold glitter on her cheeks, Wilkie
  
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• Saanich runner conquers 11-year journey to earn exclusive marathon medal

  09-03-2026 16:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  For someone who routinely logs 90 kilometres a week just to clear her head, finishing a marathon isn’t exactly novel. But when Yana Hempler crossed the finish line in Tokyo on March 1, it marked the end of an 11-year chase for one of the sport’s greatest prizes.
  Clocking a time of 3:54:55, Hempler completed an elite circuit to earn the coveted Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal.
  Introduced in 2016, the medal honours athletes who successfully finish the six original major mar
  
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• Morning commute could see 5 cm of snow from Victoria to Port Alberni

  09-03-2026 16:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Much of Vancouver Island is under a snowfall warning Monday (March 9) as a mixed-bag of chill weather descends on the region.
  Malahat drivers in particular are advised to watch for about five centimetres of snowfall, according to an 8 a.m. advisory from Environment Canada, which reports high confidence in the prediction.
  Heavy convective flurries over southern Vancouver Island has the potential to generate a quick burst of snowfall with accumulations reaching up to 5 cm this morning.
  The warning
  
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• VIU Mariners men’s and women’s basketball teams best in PacWest

  09-03-2026 13:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Vancouver Island University Mariners men’s and women’s basketball teams head into nationals on a high, after taking both PacWest championships.
  Both teams took part in their respective Pacific Western Athletic Association basketball championships in Victoria from Thursday to Saturday (March 5-7). The women coasted to victory, defeating the Douglas Royals 61-43 in the title game, while the men relied on a last-second three-pointer from forward Kai Leighton to defeat the Camosun Charge
  
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• Victoria ceremony honours Canadians killed over 13-year Afghanistan mission

  09-03-2026 13:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Residents can commemorate the 12th anniversary of the end of Canada’s 13-year mission in Afghanistan and remember the 159 Canadian Armed Forces members and eight civilians killed during the conflict.Under the auspices of the BC Veterans Remembrance Association, representatives of the Canadian Forces, civilian and RCMP, and veterans will gather to hear participants recite the names of the 167 Canadians who perished during the 13-year mission.The March 12 ceremony will include the Last Post,
  
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• Free art drops around Greater Victoria aims to remove creative barriers

  09-03-2026 13:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Greater Victoria residents are among those who can be on the hunt for an artistic treasure as creatives across the South Island work toward the sixth annual International Art and Found Day on March 12.
  Globally, more than 1,100 artists in 25 countries will drop thousands of artworks around their communities for local residents to find.
  The intent is to remove barriers to owning art, says founder Courtney Senior, who started the project in Toronto in 2015.
  “I wanted original art in the hand
  
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• Dover Bay Dolphins finish 2nd at 4A B.C. high school boys hoops tourney

  09-03-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The Dover Bay Dolphins senior boys’ basketball team were the runners-up at the 4A B.C. School Sports high school basketball championship tournament.
  Dover Bay, the top-seeded team at provincials, lost 94-67 to second-ranked Vancouver Fighting Irish in the title game Saturday (March 8) at the Langley Events Centre. Dane Schmidt led the Dolphins in scoring with 25 points, while Joe Linder had 23.
  Both Schmidt and Linder were selected as first-team all-stars.
  The Dolphins started off with a d
  
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• Vancouver Island Symphony to present Majestic Mozart! in Nanaimo - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  08-03-2026 13:36 via news.google.com
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• Vancouver Island Symphony to present Majestic Mozart! in Nanaimo

  08-03-2026 13:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Vancouver composer Dorothy Chang will have her compositions featured alongside Mozart and Nicole Lizée, in Vancouver Island Symphony’s latest Nanaimo show.
  Majestic Mozart! Featuring the World Premiere of Dorothy Chang’s Three Songs Without Words takes place at the Port Theatre on Saturday, March 14.
  Cosette Justo Valdés, artistic director, told the News Bulletin that the music crosses generational boundries, creating an all-ages experience.
  “This is music that is
  
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• QUIZ: Are you ready for the time change? - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  08-03-2026 13:23 via news.google.com
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• QUIZ: Are you ready for the time change?

  08-03-2026 13:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8, when most Canadians will set their clocks one hour ahead.
  The time change means an extra hour of daylight in the evening, but adjusting to the shift is difficult for many.
  Even in areas where Daylight Saving Time is not used, the time change still has an effect when contacting people in other parts of the country or other parts of the world.
  How much do you know about time, especially Daylight Saving Time? Take this quick quiz to find out.
  Good luck.READ M
  
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• Newcomers add energy in Flames 5-4 win over Hurricanes - NanaimoNewsNOW

  08-03-2026 10:12 via news.google.com
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• Morrissey makes his presence felt in return to Jets - NanaimoNewsNOW

  08-03-2026 10:12 via news.google.com
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• Canadian women look to reframe rugby sevens identity - NanaimoNewsNOW

  08-03-2026 09:10 via news.google.com
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• Whitecaps topple Timbers 4-1 in Cascadia Cup rivalry match - NanaimoNewsNOW

  08-03-2026 07:07 via news.google.com
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• Farabee leads Flames to 5-4 win over Hurricanes - NanaimoNewsNOW

  08-03-2026 07:07 via news.google.com
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• Morrissey nets OT winner as Winnipeg Jets rally to beat Canucks 3-2

  08-03-2026 04:08 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Josh Morrissey scored the overtime winner, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks in NHL action Saturday at the Canada Life Centre.
  Mark Scheifele and Gabriel Vilardi also scored for the Jets (26-26-10), with Connor Hellebuyck earning the netminding win, making 21 saves.
  Linus Karlsson and Liam Öhgren replied for Vancouver (19-36-8). Goalie Kevin Lankinen played well in defeat, making 32 saves.
  Vancouver managed the only goal of the opening period.
  Karlss
  
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• Brad Gushue described as “Mount Rushmore” skip in curling - NanaimoNewsNOW

  07-03-2026 23:48 via news.google.com
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• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  07-03-2026 23:09 via news.google.com
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• Vancouver Rise FC wins Best of BC award from Sport BC - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  07-03-2026 23:00 via news.google.com
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• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney

  07-03-2026 23:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Dear Prime Minister Carney,
  We might have guessed that your speech in Davos was simply a smoke screen for an option to continue with the old moral order of “might makes right.”
  Your statements in support of the U.S./Israeli war on Iran are condemnable. Tens of thousands will likely be killed in the rogue states’ bid to balkanize Iran. Already hundreds of Iranians have been killed, including upwards of 160 in a strike on a girl’s elementary school in Minab, southern Iran.
  
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• Fifth person charged for 2022 double homicide in Penticton: RCMP - NanaimoNewsNOW

  07-03-2026 21:57 via news.google.com
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• Man charged for 2022 Okanagan double homicide - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  07-03-2026 20:49 via news.google.com
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• Man charged for 2022 Okanagan double homicide

  07-03-2026 20:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A 36-year-old man has been charged in relation to a 2022 double homicide in the Penticton area, the RCMP said Saturday, Mar. 7.
  The BC Prosecution Service has approved two counts of first-degree murder Yves “Oliver” Grenier in connection with the deaths of Douglas Barker and Alannah Brown.
  The E-Division District Major Crime Unit laid the charges, which were sworn in Friday, March 6.
  Grenier has since been arrested and remains in custody.
  The investigation began in September 2022 aft
  
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• ‘Renewed sense of hope’: Date set for Kelowna woman’s liver transplant surgery

  07-03-2026 19:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A Kelowna mom finally has a date set for her liver transplant.
  After believing she was “forgotten about” while on the waitlist, then a delay due to an incident with her donor, and “entering end-stage liver failure,” Lyndsay Richholt is finally undergoing her transplant on Apr. 10, according to a social media post.
  “Words truly can’t express the relief my loved ones and I feel as I near the closing of this chapter,” her social media post reads. “I&r
  
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• West Kelowna Warriors @ Nanaimo Clippers Sunday, March 22, 2026 - Nanaimo Clippers

  07-03-2026 18:01 via news.google.com
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• Vancouver Rise FC wins Best of BC award from Sport BC

  07-03-2026 17:52 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The Vancouver Rise FC was awarded the Best of BC award by Sport BC on Thursday (March 5).
  The organization’s 58th annual awards, hosted by the CBC’s Scott Russell, honoured B.C.’s best in amateur sport, including athletes, coaches, teams and officials for outstanding performances in 2025.
  The Best of BC award is supported by the province and is given to a team or person who has represented B.C. internationally or nationally in a professional or amateur sport, according to Sport
  
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• Individuals arrested in Milton Street RCMP raid released without charges - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  07-03-2026 15:31 via news.google.com
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• Individuals arrested in Milton Street RCMP raid released without charges

  07-03-2026 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Nanaimo RCMP say a search of a residence in south Nanaimo was driven by numerous complaints from neighbours.
  The morning of Feb. 25, neighbours of a house on the 600 block of Milton Street bore witness to a search warrant operation that involved Nanaimo RCMP, supported by the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team and Nanaimo Special Investigations Targeted Enforcement.
  Upon entering the residence, police found several individuals inside and, while no significant quantities of drugs were seize
  
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• Nanaimo gymnastics school athletes return from BC Winter Games - NanaimoNewsNOW

  07-03-2026 15:01 via news.google.com
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