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• PHOTOS: B.C. witches take to the waters of Semiahmoo Bay

  04-10-2026 22:31 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Around 50 witchy individuals traded their broomsticks for paddleboards Sunday morning (Oct. 4) as they took to the water for White Rock’s annual Witch Rock paddle.The group launched from the boat ramp at Bayview Park around 11 a.m., making their way toward the White Rock Pier before paddling back.The fog was thick over the water, giving the paddle a particularly spooky backdrop as witches in pointed hats, black clothing and capes moved through the mist.Participants ranged from children to
  
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• Rabbit population threatens Vancouver Island alpine garden

  04-10-2026 21:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A group of volunteers maintaining an alpine and rock garden at Nanoose Place is asking the Regional District of Nanaimo to help fund fencing to protect the garden from rabbits that have been destroying its plants.
  In a letter to Rick Daykin, interim director of RDN Recreation and Parks, the volunteers said the growing rabbit population has resulted in the loss of numerous plants, including some grown from seed by the garden’s original benefactor, Eswyn Lyster.
  Established in 2009, Eswyn&rs
  
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• Nanaimo Art Gallery celebrating golden anniversary

  04-10-2026 20:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Nanaimo Art Gallery is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
  Founded in 1976, according to the gallery, it started as the Madrona Exhibition Centre, established by a group of faculty members at the then-Malaspina College, now Vancouver Island University.
  Carolyn Holmes, gallery executive director, has been involved since 2000. She said that it started as one of many centennial exhibition spaces across Canada.
  “It was set up so that travelling exhibitions, science exhibitions, history exhib
  
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• Business Notes: MGM Restaurant is closing after 42 years.

  04-10-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo’s iconic MGM Restaurant is closing after serving the community for 42 years.
  Co-owner Tricia Samaroo said the last day at the popular family-owned restaurant, long known for its old-fashioned homestyle comfort food, all-day breakfast, and a warm, welcoming community atmosphere, is set for Oct. 11.
  She said MGM, which is located at 240 Nicol St. in the city’s south end, was first opened by her parents, Helen and Tony Samaroo, who were uneducated immigrants when they first came
  
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• Third-period explosion lifts Vancouver Canucks to 4-1 win over Calgary Flames

  04-10-2026 07:11 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Vancouver Canucks erupted for four third-period goals, erasing a 1-0 deficit and earning a 4-1 win over the visiting Calgary Flames in NHL action Saturday at Rogers Arena.
  Liam Ohgren, defenceman Elias Pettersson, Drew O’Connor and Aatu Räty scored for the Canucks (2-1-0), with Linus Karlsson and Tom Willander each dishing out a pair of assists. Leevi Merilainen made 23 saves to earn the win in goal, his first as a Canuck.
  Matt Coronato had the lone goal for Calgary (0-2-0), with
  
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• Nanaimo considers making facilities more receptive for those with hidden disabilities

  04-10-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo is trying to make the municipality more receptive to those with hidden disabilities.
  The finance and audit committee unanimously voted to recommend that council register the city as a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network at its meeting on Sept. 23.
  The international Sunflower program supports people with non-visible disabilities, including neurological, cognitive, developmental, or sensory conditions such as autism, ADHD, brain injuries, dementia, anxiety disorders and mor
  
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