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• Lionel Peter Benoit - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 23:47 via news.google.com
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• Beyond potatoes: B.C. farmer grows agri-awareness across social media - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 23:47 via news.google.com
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• Beyond potatoes: B.C. farmer grows agri-awareness across social media

  19-11-2025 23:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  While there’s a current trend where “hot girl” social media influencers pose with adorable but artificial intelligence-created barnyard animals to farm clicks, there’s one actual farmer in South Surrey who has grown more than just followers across his social media platforms.
  Tyler Heppell, a fifth-generation farmer who quit a high-paying sales job to return to his family’s South Surrey potato farm, showcases farming and agriculture on his TikTok, Instagram and other
  
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• Pipeline tax breaks could make for ‘hard choices’ for B.C. communities - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 23:32 via news.google.com
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• Pipeline tax breaks could make for ‘hard choices’ for B.C. communities

  19-11-2025 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  At a time when B.C. municipalities are preparing their provisional budgets for next year, the District of Clearwater is preparing for its tax base to be cratered.
  The Trans Mountain pipeline runs through Clearwater’s borders, and as it ships oil from Edmonton to Burnaby, it also funnels tax revenue into Clearwater’s municipal coffers.
  But the amount of tax revenue that Clearwater and other pipeline communities receive is set to drop dramatically.
  Last month, BC Assessment representat
  
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• Lionel Peter Benoit

  19-11-2025 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Lionel Peter Benoit was born in the French village of Hoey, Saskatchewan on September 26, 1935. He was sure to remind us that he was born in a barn (converted to a home!). Always an adventurer, he took his final journey from Nanaimo to his heavenly home on November 10, 2025.
  Lionel was the loving husband of his wife, Cathie, and loving father to his son Brent Benoit (Avril) and his daughter, Gisele Benoit. He will be fondly remembered by his only grandchild, Owen Benoit, and by his many nieces,
  
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• Alberta wants to allow doctors to perform both public and private surgeries

  19-11-2025 23:27 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Alberta plans to allow surgeons and other surgery professionals to perform elective surgeries in both the public and private health care systems so Albertans get the care they need in a timely manner, according to Premier Danielle Smith.
  Those surgeries include knee, hip, eye, shoulder and other elective surgeries.
  On Wednesday, the premier posted on social media that a Dual Practice Surgical Model will increase the number of surgeries, decrease wait times, and no Albertan will need to pay out-o
  
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• Soon-to-be vacant Island hospital proposed as addictions, psychiatry centre - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 23:17 via news.google.com
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• Soon-to-be vacant Island hospital proposed as addictions, psychiatry centre

  19-11-2025 23:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  North Cowichan council wants to see the existing Cowichan District Hospital repurposed as a centre for addictions treatment and recovery when the new CDH that is under construction on Bell McKinnon Road opens in 2027.
  Council agreed at its meeting on Nov. 5 to write a letter to B.C.’s Minister of Health Josie Osborne and Island Health that the potential of repurposing the old hospital as an addiction centre, as well as a psychiatric facility for individuals with severe mental health condit
  
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• ‘A pick your own park adventure:’ Nanaimo councillors delay decision on Loudon Park upgrades - NanaimoNewsNOW

  19-11-2025 23:07 via news.google.com
  ‘A pick your own park adventure:’ Nanaimo councillors delay decision on Loudon Park upgrades  NanaimoNewsNOW
  
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• Commissioner calls for human rights-based approach to B.C.’s toxic drug crisis

  19-11-2025 23:03 via nanaimobulletin.com
  B.C.’s human rights commissioner is calling for a need to place evidence-based recommendations above stigma when it comes to navigating the province’s toxic drug crisis.
  Kasari Govender, in a position statement released Nov. 13, makes the case that the government’s failure to address the toxic drug crisis with evidence-based actions is largely due to stigma. It also adds the government is instead focusing on criminal justice responses and involuntary care.
  “When public po
  
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• B.C. signs pact to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers for most goods

  19-11-2025 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  B.C. has joined the rest of Canada in signing a deal to remove interprovincial trade barriers, allowing many products to be sold across Canada without requiring additional testing, labels, or certification.
  B.C. Jobs and Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon said the Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement was “decades in the making.”
  “This is the largest red tape reduction in Canada’s history, and it’s just the beginning,” he said.
  This agreement is being signed b
  
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• B.C.-incorporated cryptocurrency firm appeals record $176 million Fintrac penalty - NanaimoNewsNOW

  19-11-2025 22:24 via news.google.com
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• Regional District of Nanaimo: Cedar Village Active Transportation Plan

  19-11-2025 21:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Open House & Online Survey
  The Regional District of Nanaimo is developing an Active Transportation Network Plan for Cedar Village – and we want to hear from you!
  Help shape safer, more connected walking, cycling, and rolling routes in your community.
  Drop-In Open House
  Wednesday, November 26, 3 – 7 p.m.
  Cedar Heritage Centre, 1644 Macmillan Rd
  Complete Online Surveyby December 1, 2025
  getinvolved.rdn.bc.ca/cedar-village-active-transportation-network-plan
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• Loaded barge bound for Seattle sinking off central B.C. coast - NanaimoNewsNOW

  19-11-2025 21:48 via news.google.com
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• City of Nanaimo: Budget Talks for 2026-2030 – DRAFT FINANCIAL PLAN - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 21:38 via news.google.com
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• Moonlight Madness kicks off winter holiday season in Qualicum Beach - NanaimoNewsNOW

  19-11-2025 21:27 via news.google.com
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• B.C. health facility workers reach deal for 4-year wage increase - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 21:12 via news.google.com
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• B.C. health facility workers reach deal for 4-year wage increase

  19-11-2025 21:11 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Unions representing roughly 67,000 health facility workers have secured a tentative deal for a new collective bargaining agreement that includes wage increases and redress for past pay cuts.
  Like the recent deal with the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) for public service workers, this agreement between the Health Employers Association of B.C. and the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) includes a general wage increase of three per cent per year for four years.
  In addition, this a
  
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• City of Nanaimo: Budget Talks for 2026-2030 – DRAFT FINANCIAL PLAN

  19-11-2025 21:10 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Budget preparation for 2026 is underway and Nanaimo City Council wants to hear from you! Join us at any of the following meetings held in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre’s Shaw Auditorium:
  Nov 21, 9AM: Special Finance & Audit Committee
  Budget overview and presentation of the 2026 Key Initiatives and 2026-2030 Draft Project Plan.
  NOV 28, 9 AM: Special Finance & Audit CommitteePresentations from external organizations and a preview of Council decision points.
  DEC 1, 7 PM: eTow
  
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• Nanaimo hospital foundation raised funds for B.C.’s first senior friendly emergency unit - My Coast Now

  19-11-2025 20:39 via news.google.com
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• RCMP remind Islanders to use caution after $200K lost in online scams

  19-11-2025 20:35 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Police are reminding people to exercise caution when investing online after two scams started with a video advertisement for cryptocurrency investment and ended with residents defrauded of more than $200,000.
  A Parksville resident saw an advertisement play before an online video loaded and made an initial investment of $21,000 into a purported cryptocurrency trading platform, according to Oceanside RCMP. They received $5,000 from the investment platform which was described as a sort of “sa
  
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• Safety changes urged after accidental lifeboat plunge off B.C.: TSB - NanaimoNewsNOW

  19-11-2025 20:24 via news.google.com
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• Beefs & Bouquets, Nov. 19 - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 19:52 via news.google.com
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• Beefs & Bouquets, Nov. 19

  19-11-2025 19:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  BOUQUET To people who know the difference between a yellow and a white speed limit sign. Yellow is suggested when it’s busy in the area; white is mandatory, like a school zone. Look it up. So no, Boxwood on a quiet Saturday afternoon is not worthy of 30km/h. It’s a good time to go 50 and watch your surroundings. Bet you signal left in roundabouts, too.
  BEEF To the audience member reeking of stale and fresh tobacco smoke. He also kept opening a crinkly candy bag and wrappers.
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• What’s On, Nov. 19 - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 19:22 via news.google.com
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• Bomb discovered during police search in Prince George, B.C. - NanaimoNewsNOW

  19-11-2025 19:12 via news.google.com
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• What’s On, Nov. 19

  19-11-2025 18:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  MUSIC
  Keep Right Jazz Quartet and friends play Thursday Nite Jazz at the Lighthouse Bistro on Nov. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover charge.
  Ida Maidstone and Zoe the Strange perform ethereal pop and dance on Nov. 20 at 9 p.m. at the Vault Café. $10 or pay what you can.
  Noise Agony Mayhem two-year anniversary bash Nov. 21-22 at the Globe Live Studio. All ages. Featuring Yegg, Butcher, Lords of Apathy, Theremin Man on Day 1 and Death Proof, Caveman and the Banshee, Smash TV and Caedmon’s D
  
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• Ripple effect: Local spending strengthens community - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 18:52 via news.google.com
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• Ripple effect: Local spending strengthens community

  19-11-2025 18:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The Christmas season and holidays are all about rich traditions that highlight the importance of spending quality time with loved ones, strengthening bonds and creating shared memories.
  Buying a unique gift from a local business found only on Vancouver Island is a great way to make the holiday season memorable for both the buyer and the gift recipient, said Brodie Guy, chief executive officer of Island Coastal Economic Trust.
  And shopping locally is about investing in the community. It’s a
  
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• Dave Chappelle just announced a December show in Vancouver - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 18:32 via news.google.com
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• B.C. charity targets growing senior food insecurity amid funding gaps - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 18:31 via news.google.com
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• Dave Chappelle just announced a December show in Vancouver

  19-11-2025 18:26 via nanaimobulletin.com
  American comedian Dave Chappelle will tell jokes in Vancouver in just over two weeks — on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Rogers Arena.
  Live Nation Entertainment announced the show Wednesday (Nov. 19), with tickets on sale at noon via ticketmaster.ca.
  The controversial Chappelle, known for fearless social commentary and his no-holds-barred approach, will do a December tour that includes arena shows in Calgary, Edmonton, Portland, Vancouver and Seattle.
  The performances promise “the incisive humor
  
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• B.C. charity targets growing senior food insecurity amid funding gaps

  19-11-2025 18:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Eleda Grant sits alone in her Vancouver Island apartment with her walker carefully positioned in front of her.
  The widow and retired teacher said she needs it wherever she goes because she suffers from severe rheumatoid arthritis that limits her every movement.
  Tasks that may seem trivial to most people, like grocery shopping or cleaning one’s home, have become almost impossible for Grant. That’s especially true when it comes to feeding herself, one of the biggest challenges she face
  
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• Nanaimo RCMP searching for 2 wanted men - CHEK News

  19-11-2025 17:57 via news.google.com
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• Two arrested in fraud investigation tied to B.C. Lower Mainland casinos - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 17:02 via news.google.com
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• David Suzuki headlines B.C.’s Broken Promises rally for old growth, watersheds

  19-11-2025 17:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The crowd stretched from the doors of City Hall to the Ward Street sidewalk in Nelson to hear guest speaker David Suzuki and other forest ecology advocates at a rally held Nov. 18 in Nelson.
  Suzuki opened by stating he had never been to a rally with so many seniors and children.
  “The important thing about the elders and the children is that we don’t have a vested interest in the status quo. And so I believe that with the experience and knowledge of elders and the energy and the under
  
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• AI, 3D printing power new heart monitor created at B.C. university - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 16:57 via news.google.com
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• Victoria product Owen Beckner earns chance to compete at iconic Spengler Cup

  19-11-2025 16:33 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Owen Beckner has always chased the next step, but even he admits this one took a moment to sink in.
  The Victoria forward, now a sophomore with Colorado College, is heading to one of hockey’s most historic stages after earning a spot on the U.S. Collegiate Selects roster for the 2025 Spengler Cup.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Colorado College Tiger Hockey (@cctigerhockey)The tournament, first played in 1923, is a Christmas week fixture in Davos, Switzerland, and is one the ol
  
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• Accelerated B.C. North Coast Transmission line risks Site C failure repeat: critics

  19-11-2025 16:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The rush to develop BC’s $6-billion North Coast Transmission Line risks charging down the same troubled path of poor oversight and cost over-runs faced by the Site C dam, critics warn, pointing to a new report.
  At the end of October, BC Hydro provided the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) with its Site C “lessons learned” report, which outlined why the Peace River project costs nearly doubled to $16 billion from the original $8.8 billion figure in 2014.
  The North Coa
  
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• B.C.’s Wilderness Mother adds her latest chapter in 30th anniversary book release

  19-11-2025 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  By Barb Brouwer,
  Contributor
  At the age of 27, Deanna Barnhardt Kawatski had become a seasoned world traveller.
  Following five years of planting trees in B.C., Kawatski was ready for new adventures. In 1978, she became the first female attendant stationed at the Bob Quinn Lake fire tower in northwestern B.C.
  In awe of the landscapes, Kawatski was petrified to be living by herself in a “flimsy shack” located on a remote mountaintop.
  “My expectation was that I would see no one,&r
  
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• B.C. women bag first Roosevelt elk, hope to feed and inspire First Nation

  19-11-2025 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Tseshaht First Nation members Leisa Hassall, 36, and Sylvia Dick, 38, shot their first Roosevelt elk this fall.
  Hassall dropped a four-by-four bull in the Comox Main area on Sept. 27 and Dick took down a massive seven-by-seven Imperial in the Taylor Arm area on Sept. 29.
  “When I harvest animals, I am always thanking the Creator. Being connected to our culture and our traditional prayer is always a meaningful way of grounding ourselves,” said Hassall, who was hunting with her husband
  
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• Two arrested in fraud investigation tied to B.C. Lower Mainland casinos

  19-11-2025 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Two B.C. residents are facing fraud charges after a joint investigation centred around B.C. gaming centres.
  The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s Joint Illegal Gaming Investigation Team, working in partnership with the Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch, secured fraud charges against the pair in connection with an alleged scheme that happened at casinos in Metro Vancouver earlier this year.
  JIGIT investigators began a joint investigation in April of this year int
  
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• Laughing gas no laughing matter, police warn after man’s B.C. hospital visit

  19-11-2025 15:09 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A young man was hospitalized in Trail early Saturday after suffering a prolonged seizure linked to nitrous oxide use.
  Trail and Greater District RCMP say officers and emergency health services were called to a residence in the 1900 block of Second Avenue at around 2 a.m. on Nov. 15, where the man was in medical distress.
  Police report the man had allegedly been inhaling nitrous oxide gas before the seizure began.
  The episode reportedly continued for upward of 45 minutes before emergency responde
  
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• AI, 3D printing power new heart monitor created at B.C. university

  19-11-2025 15:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  SFU’s School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering at Surrey’s campus has created a heart monitoring system by combining 3D printing and artificial intelligence.
  The move could transform the way doctors measure and diagnose patients’ heart health, according to a university press release.
  The system features reusable dry 3D-printed electrodes that are embedded in a soft chest belt. The belt is an origami-shaped design using gentle suction to stick to the skin. Instead of electrolyt
  
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• Family games & stuffies in short supply as Great Nanaimo Toy Drive commences - NanaimoNewsNOW

  19-11-2025 14:32 via news.google.com
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• Stakeholders hear how AI is being integrated in B.C. health care - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  19-11-2025 14:07 via news.google.com
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• Stakeholders hear how AI is being integrated in B.C. health care

  19-11-2025 14:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Stakeholders at a health summit on Vancouver Island heard how artificial intelligence is being integrated into B.C.’s health-care sector.
  A panel discussion exploring how AI is transforming health-care delivery on the Island was held during the Health Forward summit held Thursday, Nov. 13, at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre. The summit brought together health-care stakeholders and government officials from around the Island.
  Dr. Christine Hall, College of Physicians and
  
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• Oceanside Generals shut out Nanaimo Buccaneers 3-0 in VIJHL clash - Parksville Qualicum News

  19-11-2025 06:02 via news.google.com
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• Former B.C. teen prodigy author celebrates release of new book ‘Death Game’

  19-11-2025 05:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A Maple Ridge author is celebrating the release of her new book with a book signing in Burnaby.
  Leanne Van Dongen’s new book called “Death Game” is the second book in the “Death Life” series which follows the plight of three teenage girls who are facing physical and psychological torture by a ghost.
  The first book, “Death Life” introduces the character 12-year-old Felicity Hale, who loses her mother in a car accident. When Felicity and her father relocat
  
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