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• Northern B.C. man fined $7.5K for possession of endangered species

  01-11-2026 22:55 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  A Prince Rupert man convicted of illegally possessing 10 endangered northern abalone has been fined $7,500.
  The Metlakatla Fishery Guardians alerted Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) on Sept. 8, 2025, that they suspected harvesters fishing in waters around Metlakatla, about five kilometres north of Prince Rupert, may have caught the protected marine species.
  The report enabled DFO fishery officers to locate Caylin James Holland, who was found in possession of 10 northern abalone, according to a
  
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• Nanaimo’s closed Diefenbunker is a relic of a time at the edge of nuclear catastrophe

  01-11-2026 22:00 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  As the Cold War reached its peak, nuclear war seemed inescapable. Fortunately, then Prime Minister John Diefenbaker had a plan – it just wasn’t for everyone.
  Diefenbaker made sure that himself and other government officials would survive, creating an array of secret bunkers throughout Canada between 1959-61 that both federal and provincial politicians had access to.
  These wouldn’t be something the average Canadian family would be privy to. For the Canadian public, government propaganda adv
  
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• North Okanagan patients could soon lose critical coverage for eye injections

  01-11-2026 18:44 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  A number of patients in the North Okanagan could soon lose coverage for the eye injection medication that prevents them from going blind, leaving them to choose between onerous travel to receive the injections elsewhere or exorbitant bills to have them done locally.Vernon physician Dr. Hussein Hollands says that just two weeks from now, some of his elderly patients will be forced to choose a third option: going without the medication and suffering the consequences.Hollands, who specializes in me
  
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• Nanaimo’s firefighters going door-to-door to ensure smoke alarms in residences

  01-11-2026 14:30 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  There was no working smoke alarm present in 79 per cent of residential structure fire deaths across the province in 2024, according to the Office of the Fire Commissioner for B.C.
  In response to concerns that many homes in Nanaimo may not have smoke alarms, Nanaimo Fire Rescue initiated a program several years ago to encourage city residents to utilize them for their own safety.
  John MacKenzie, NFR’s assistant chief of operations, said firefighters have gone door-to-door in a number of Nanaimo
  
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• Cameron Tennison

  01-11-2026 08:03 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  June 2, 1952 ~ October 12, 2026With deep sadness and love we announce the passing of Cameron B. Tennison on October 12, 2026, at the age of 74. He passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Cam was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Terri; his three daughters, Michelle (Sean), Natasha (Dallas), and Nicole (Devin); his stepdaughter, Alexina; his cherished granddaughters, Ayda and Brooklynn; his uncle George; his sisters, Kaye (Jim) and Joa
  
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• Sharon Copley Selinger

  01-11-2026 05:55 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  July 16, 1942 ~ October 26, 2026
  Sharon Copley Selinger neé Beeman. Born July 16, 1942passed peacefully on a lovely fall evening, October 26, 2026. Sharon was the second born to Zoe and Frederick Beeman. She had one older brother Roger. Sharon grew up in North Delta on a little chicken farm. After finishing secondary school she moved to Nanaimo for secretarial classes. Sharon had a wonderfully exciting life and in her early twenties lived in a few big cities. She lived in Tor
  
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• Orville Pierre Lavigne

  01-11-2026 05:50 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  June 11,2026 ~ September 16,2026
  Orville Pierre Lavigne passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on September 16,2026 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. Born in Melita, Manitoba, Orville was predeceased by his mother (Grace), father (Maurice) and his 5 sisters. Survived by his loving wife Susan of more than 60 years years, and sons Stephen and Dwayne (Heather), granddaughter (Taylor) and his brother Roy (Marg).
  After a career in truck driving, he developed a passion
  
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• David Price

  01-11-2026 05:45 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of David (Dave) Price of Nanaimo on July 27th 2026. He was 73 years old. David was predeceased by his parents Helen and Thomas Price and his loving wife Theresa. Dave was a truck driver for many years. He recently retired from Van Kam Freightways in 2023 after 28 years. Dave enjoyed trucking, sports, bowling and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his stepdaughter Shawna, grandchild
  
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• No Halloween treats for Canucks, who fall 4-2 to visiting Toronto Maple Leafs

  01-11-2026 02:51 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  William Nylander and Teddy Blueger each had a goal and an assist, helping the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action on Halloween night at Rogers Arena.
  Auston Matthews and Zack MacEwen also scored for the Leafs (8-6-2), with Anthony Stolarz making 27 saves for the goaltending win.
  Brock Boeser and Max Sasson replied for Vancouver (3-12-1). Leevi Merilainen took the loss in net, stopping 24 or 27 shots.
  The Leafs opened the scoring just 83 seconds into
  
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• B.C. Lions advance to CFL Western Final after 33-26 win over Roughriders

  01-11-2026 00:39 via Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
  The B.C. Lions are Edmonton-bound.
  Quarterback Nathan Rourke passed for 366 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Lions to an 33-26 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders in CFL Western Semifinal playoff action Saturday at BC Place. With the win, the Lions advance to the Western Final on Nov. 7 against the Elks in Edmonton.
  Jevon Cottoy had eight catches for 131 yards and two TDs for B.C., while Stanley Berryhill caught a long touchdown pass and kicker Sean Whyte kicked four field goal
  
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