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• WORLD CUP DAILY, June 17: Stars shine for France, Argentina and Norway; England vs. Croatia today

  17-06-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Favoured France booted their way to a 3-1 win over Senegal in the first of four World Cup matches Tuesday (June 16), a day when soccer superstars came to play.
  Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all had multi-goal games on Day 6 of the tournament.
  In Group I action, Mbappe scored twice for France in New York, where Bradley Barcola added a third for the winners and Ibrahim Mbaye netted Senegal’s lone goal.
  
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• THE MOJ: B.C. Lions need win over Ticats to avoid falling into 0-2 hole

  17-06-2026 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A good start.
  It was a point of emphasis by B.C. Lions general manager Ryan Rigmaiden and head coach Buck Pierce during training camp in Kamloops.
  The Lions were 2-5 after two months of play last season but rallied to finish at 11-7 and second in the Western Division.
  That start cost the Lions first place – and home field advantage against Saskatchewan in the playoffs.
  It proved to be critical as the Riders won the Western Final 24-21 at Mosaic Stadium in Regina to advance to the Grey Cup,
  
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• NOTICE OF DISPOSITION: Household Items, Estevan Road

  17-06-2026 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The following personal property, abandoned by KATHLEEN “KATHI” FANCE
  KATHLEEN FANCE, former tenant at #5 – 1430 Estevan Road, Nanaimo BC V9S 3Y4, will be disposed of unless claimed by Kathleen Fance or by a person who establishes a legal right to the said property before July 17th, 2026. Property includes various women’s clothing and shoes, furniture, kitchen dishes and utensils, queen bedroom set, books, boxes of personal items and 30’ tv and other various househol
  
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• NOTICE OF AGM: Nanaimo F.O.S. Non-Profit Housing Society

  17-06-2026 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Monday June 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm
  6000 Oliver Road
  Oliver Woods Community Centre
  Hemlock Room
  Please join us!
  
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• Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna remains held, evacuation alert still in place

  17-06-2026 14:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Kalamoir Park wildfire in West Kelowna remains being held on Wednesday morning, June 17.
  While the fire is expected to stay within its perimeter, 742 properties, totalling an approximate 1,700 residents, remain on evacuation alert, meaning they have to be ready to go at any time if the fire spreads.Everyone who was placed on an evacuation order on Tuesday was able to go home just before 7 p.m. as the order was downgraded to an alert.
  On Tuesday, West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund confirme
  
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• Crews to mop up hot spots at held West Kelowna wildfire, evacuation alert still in place

  17-06-2026 14:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  UPDATE 6:10 a.m.
  West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) will be assessing the Kalamoir Park wildfire on Wednesday morning, fire chief Jason Brolund tells Black Press Media.
  Brolund said he expects “numerous” hotspots within the fire’s perimeter, which will show smoke throughout the day.
  “Because these are within the existing perimeter, we are not concerned about growth of the fire or risk to homes,” said Brolund.
  “Although not expected, I encourage the public to repo
  
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• Feedback sought about establishment of independent Catholic school in Nanaimo

  17-06-2026 14:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Interest is being gauged about the desire for an independent Catholic school in Nanaimo.
  Organizers could not be reached for comment, but a social media post from St. Peter’s Catholic Church seeks feedback from parents in the area, via a survey, with information being used to inform next steps.
  Island Catholic Schools, the body governing Catholic schools on the Island, is not involved in the process, but in an e-mail, Paul Rossetti, superintendent, told the News Bulletin there are currentl
  
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• Saanich paddlers tackle Race to Alaska for 3rd time 10 years after meeting there

  17-06-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Already down three competitors, during its “proving ground” seagoing trip to Victoria, the Race to Alaska (R2AK) fleet takes off Wednesday at noon.When it does, Saanich paddlers Janice Mason and Ian Graeme are once again on the starting line of one of North America’s most unusual and demanding adventure races.The R2AK is a unique, engine-free, unsupported adventure race along the spectacular coast of B.C. and southeast Alaska. Competitors travel by sail, oar, paddle, pedal or a
  
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• Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton

  17-06-2026 08:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  UPDATE:
  An evacuation alert has been issued for properties west of Tulameen on Lawless Creek Road and Tulameen River Road due to the Grasshopper Mountain wildfire.
  The blaze sparked Tuesday afternoon and quickly grew to an estimated 22 hectares. BC Wildfire responded to the incident with air tankers and helicopters alongside the Tulameen and District Fire Department.
  The Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen asks those living on properties under the evacuation alert to prepare to evacuat
  
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• Bailey’s Law, on intimate partner violence, passes third reading in Senate

  17-06-2026 03:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  It is now only a matter of time before Bailey’s Law can come into effect, as Bill C-225 passed its third reading in the Senate.
  After receiving its three readings in the House of Commons in April, Bill C-225 – otherwise known as Bailey’s Law – was quickly passed through the Senate, receiving its third reading on June 16.
  The act was first brought forth by Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo and was named after Bailey McCourt, who died on July 4, 2025, following a vio
  
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• New well-being plan for children aims for better coordination in B.C. government

  17-06-2026 02:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Two years after the call for a well-being plan for children and teens, the provincial government has released an action plan.
  Children and Family Development Minister Jodie Wickens announced the new Child and Youth Well-Being Action Plan and Outcomes Framework during a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday (June 16). She was joined by Attorney General Niki Sharma, Representative for Children and Youth Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, and Alex Turpin, a former child in care and member of the ministry
  
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• Developer cautions Nanaimo about not keeping up with necessary infrastructure work

  17-06-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The developer of the large Sandstone development in Nanaimo’s south end is cautioning the municipality about the consequences of not keeping up with infrastructure demands.
  Georgia Desjardins is the vice president of development at Seacliff Properties, which is developing Sandstone, a 294-hectare property located at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway and the Duke Point Highway where the company is planning a range of housing options, as well as retail and commercial development.
  Desj
  
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• Canadian administrators honour RDN CAO Holmes

  17-06-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Regional District of Nanaimo CAO Douglas Holmes has worked in municipal government management roles for 30 years.
  His dedication to the job and years of service were given recognition by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators’ Long Service Recognition Awards, held in Whistler on May 26.
  “Doug’s dedication to his role has undoubtedly contributed to the advancement of your municipality, and we are pleased to recognize his achievements,” said Brenda Orchard, pr
  
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• Seasonal Nanaimo bus service changes to come into effect

  17-06-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Seasonal bus changes are set to come into effect as of June 30, which will remove some trips as well as temporarily discontinue an entire route.
  In a media advisory sent out by B.C. Transit on June 16, the corporation, alongside the Regional District of Nanaimo, said that to coincide with the end of the school year, school-oriented trips will be removed from several routes across the transit system.
  The routes that will be affected include Route 5 Fairview, Route 6 Harewood, Route 20 Hammond Bay
  
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