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• Alison George Abbott

  11-06-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Alison George Abbott, born April 23, 1934, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026.
  Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Al was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Corona Abbott; his beloved first wife, Gwen; his sister, Anita; his brother, Harry; and his granddaughter, Aydan.
  Al leaves behind a loving and devoted family who will cherish his memory: his wife, Judy; his brother Reg and family; his children, Michael (Diane), Susan, Nancy (Bill Patus), and James (Leslie) and his stepchildren, Mich
  
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• Courts strike down challenge against City of Victoria park sheltering ban

  13-06-2026 00:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner said she was disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision, upholding the City of Victoria’s authority to make bylaws that that restrict people from sheltering in city parks.
  In October 2024, Krystle Fox, Kimberly Scheu and Shea Smith filed a petition to the Supreme Court of B.C., saying the City of Victoria’s decision to ban overnight sheltering at Victoria West Park and Irving Park was “unreasonable” and failed to proportion
  
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• World Cup, heat wave could lead to record-setting electricity usage: BC Hydro

  13-06-2026 00:19 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  With a heat wave in the forecast coinciding with an influx of tourists amid World Cup could lead to record-breaking spring electricity usage.
  BC Hydro said Friday (June 12) that a heat wave was beginning Friday and would peak Sunday and Monday, with electricity levels expected to be the highest on Monday. Peak loads are forecast to be up to 8,500 megawatts.
  A summer record of 8,652 megawatts was set in August 2025.
  BC Hydro says that air conditioning use and large gatherings will both contribute
  
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• Celebrated jazz saxophonist and his band coming to Nanaimo

  13-06-2026 00:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A celebrated jazz saxophonist and his band are coming up to Nanaimo.
  The Ryan Oliver Quartet will be coming to Nanaimo on Sunday, June 14 to perform at the Simonholt Restaurant at 7:30 p.m. The quartet consists of Ryan Oliver, who plays tenor saxophone, as well as Tony Genge, who plays organ, Ken Lister, who plays bass, and Joe Poole, on drums.
  Throughout the concert, the quartet will be playing songs from Oliver’s soon to be released album Tunes People Like, and a news release says to exp
  
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• Barbara Mary Boreham (nee Caldicott)

  12-06-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  June 6, 1940 – June 3, 2026
  Barbara Mary Boreham (nee Caldicott), born June 6,1940 to James & Margaret Caldicott (nee Anderson), passed away peacefully in Nanaimo, BC on June 3, 2026.Predeceased by her beloved husband; Robert Bruce (Bob) Boreham in 1999. Deeply missed and remembered by 2 daughters; Karen Boreham (Mike) and Cheryl Boreham (Tony), 2 grandsons; Robert Kroeker (Alexandra) and Michael Reinhard (Katie) and great grand-daughter Linnea. Also survived by sister Jane (Sverre), b
  
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• Condolences pour in following death of longtime Salmon Arm Councillor Kevin Flynn

  12-06-2026 23:17 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The flags at city hall were at half mast Friday following the sudden loss of Kevin Flynn.
  In a brief post shared via social media just before 1 p.m. on Friday, June 12, the city acknowledged the recent passing of the long-time city councillor
  “We honour Kevin’s remarkable life, his lasting contributions to the community and send love to his cherished family and friends,” reads the post, immediately prompting condolences and kind words.
  At the start of the April 27 council meeti
  
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• Widow alleges negligence by Oliver motorsports track in West Kelowna man’s death

  12-06-2026 23:10 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The widow of a West Kelowna man killed in a crash at Area 27 Motorsports Park in 2024 has filed a civil suit alleging negligence to maintaining safety for track users.
  Keri Roach was pregnant with their first child when her husband, Conor Roach, struck a barrier while driving on the track in Oliver on June 5, 2024. Conor died as a result of the crash.
  Roach names the motorsports park as well as the Osoyoos Indian Band, Skaha Ford Inc., Evolution Auto, an unidentified company, and a driving instr
  
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• Shooting in Kelowna believed to be ‘targeted incident related to extortion’: RCMP

  12-06-2026 22:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Shots fired near a Kelowna home is believed to be related to a targeted attempt related to extortion, according to the Kelowna RCMP.
  The shooting took place in the early hours of Tuesday, June 9 in the 2500 block of Gale Road.
  “Based on initial information, this is believed to be a targeted incident related to extortion,” said Kelowna RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Steven Lang. “The Kelowna RCMP is actively liaising with partner agencies to determine if there is any nexus to
  
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• Lyle Michael Percevault

  12-06-2026 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  June 9, 1949 – May 31, 2026
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lyle Michael Percevault. His heart and soul will live on in his broken-hearted wife Liz, his children Cory (Adria), Rhonda (Wade), Roy (Jenn), Liz’s daughter Phoebe, Grandchildren Cole, Sydney, Carson, Elliah, Karamiah, Tanni-J, Kylie, and Step Grandchildren Emily and Lucas.
  He was predeceased by his brother Brian (1998) (Linda & Terry) and his brother from another mother Joe Iturraspe (2025) (Mar
  
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• LIVE: Canada trails Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 in 1st home game of World Cup

  12-06-2026 22:03 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Team Canada has some work to do.
  The Canadians currently trail Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 at halftime, in the first men’s World Cup match to be played in this country at Toronto Stadium.
  Striker Jovo Lukic opened the scoring for Bosnia-Herzegovina on 21 minutes after a flick from Sead Kolasinac from an Esmir Bajraktarevic corner.
  Canada carried the play in the opening half, controlling two-thirds of possession time and winning 10 corner kicks but only managed one shot on goal in eight attempts
  
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• LIVE: Canada ties game against Bosnia-Herzegovina

  12-06-2026 22:03 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  1:51 p.m. Pacific
  Six minutes of stoppage time has been added. The game is still 1-1.
  1:40 p.m. Pacific
  Canada scores its first goal, tying the game.
  Just minutes after coming on as a substitute, Cyle Larin drew Canada even at the 78-minute mark, blasting home a shot from just inside the box to make it 1-1.
  1:03 p.m. Pacific
  Team Canada has some work to do.
  The Canadians currently trail Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 at halftime, in the first men’s World Cup match to be played in this country at T
  
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• Canada earns 1st-ever point at a men’s World Cup in draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina

  12-06-2026 22:03 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  1:58 p.m. Pacific
  The match ends in a draw.
  However, it was Canada’s first-ever point in a men’s World Cup.
  Canada’s next action in Group B is June 18 (3 p.m. Pacific) versus Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver.
  1:51 p.m. Pacific
  Six minutes of stoppage time has been added. The game is still 1-1.
  1:40 p.m. Pacific
  Canada scores its first goal, tying the game.
  Just minutes after coming on as a substitute, Cyle Larin drew Canada even at the 78-minute mark, blasting home a shot from ju
  
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• Nanaimo RCMP seize large amount drugs, firearm after pursuit of vehicle in Nanaimo

  12-06-2026 21:01 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  More details have emerged about a police chase that ended south of Nanaimo on June 5.
  On Friday, June 12, B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit stated that in addition to the drugs found and stolen vehicle recovered, a firearm was taken from the suspects, which were caught following efforts to disrupt gang-related activity and drug trafficking.
  On June 5, at about 1:30 p.m., members of the RCMP’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, who were in Nanaimo as part of ongoi
  
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• 119 people died from toxic drugs in B.C. in April: B.C. Coroners Service

  12-06-2026 20:43 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The B.C. Coroners Service says there were 119 deaths in B.C. related to unregulated toxic drugs in April.
  That’s an average of about four deaths per day, the latest data from the B.C. Coroners Service released on Thursday (June 11) shows.
  It’s a slight decrease from March when there were 134 deaths, equating to an average of 4.4 deaths per day.
  In total, there have been 522 fatal overdoses in the first four months of 2026. That’s compared to 617 deaths during the same period in
  
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• Headline History: Efforts continue to revive E&N Railway

  12-06-2026 20:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  It’s hard to believe that more than 23 years have passed since the Island Corridor Foundation was formed to prevent the closure and breakup of the 220-kilometre E&N Railway that stretches from Victoria to Courtenay.
  Passenger train service on the line was stopped in 2011 due to track-safety concerns, and freight service has also been discontinued on most parts of the Island.
  The ICF, is a partnership between five regional districts, 14 municipalities, and 14 First Nations territories t
  
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• Cop stop nets pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats reunited with family after Island arrest

  12-06-2026 19:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Five pets are happily reunited with their rightful owners and home in Saskatchewan after an adventure that included being stopped and taken into custody by BC Highway Patrol.An officer spotted a driver they felt was giving strange looks while patrolling the Malahat portion of Highway 1, and decided to check the Ontario licence plates on May 24, just after 2 p.m., according to a patrol news release.The officer stopped the blue sedan near Goldstream Park after learning the driver was wanted for a
  
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• BC SPCA opened 607 files related to animals in hot vehicles in 2025

  12-06-2026 19:17 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The BC SPCA is reminding pet owners about the serious risks of leaving pets in hot vehicles as the organization has already opened 143 files so far this year.
  With summer and hotter temperatures approaching, the BC SPCA says the “best and safest solution” is always to leave your pet at home.
  “People underestimate how quickly a vehicle can heat up to dangerous levels, putting animals at risk of potentially fatal consequences,” said BC SPCA senior officer protection Eileen
  
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• Robert Stanley Arkell

  12-06-2026 17:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  Robert Stanley Arkell passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, at the age of 71, at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria.
  Bob is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Nancy; his beloved sons, Scott and Graeme; his sister, Linda (Ray); and many cousins, nephews, in-laws, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ted and Pauline Arkell of Parksville.
  He devoted his life to caring for family and enjoying the company of friends. With over 35 years of service at BC Ferri
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, June 12: Canada to play historic first game at noon today

  12-06-2026 17:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily soccer match updates and news about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which continues until July 19.
  All eyes are on Toronto today for Canada’s historic first match of the World Cup, noon start vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on the TSN network.
  This will be the co-host nation’s first World Cup action on home soil, in the opener for Group B.
  For coach Jesse Marsch’s team, the match is a huge opportunity to establish rhythm early in the 104-game tournament, which opened Thursday with a
  
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• City of Kelowna venue booking for One B.C. town hall draws criticism

  12-06-2026 14:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie and her One B.C. party will hold a town hall at Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre on June 14, prompting criticism from the Kelowna Pride Society over the use of a municipal venue.
  According to the One B.C. website, discussion topics include the party’s platform, the implementation of UNDRIP and the defence of private and Crown property.
  The town hall is scheduled for the same day as the final day of the 4th Annual Komasket Powwow, held by the
  
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• Meet Cuatro, a B.C. emu born with 4 legs and adopted by ducklings

  12-06-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Cuatro has a couple of extra legs, but that doesn’t dampen the outgoing personality of the small emu, who remains eager to meet people and snuggle with his adopted duckling siblings.
  Born south of Nanaimo on Saturday, June 6, to Celina Knuff, who breeds emus at Back To Nature Acres farm, Knuff said she first thought an extra limb sticking out of the freshly hatched chick was an umbilical cord.
  Soon it became clear he had two extra non-functioning back legs. One hangs out to the side, point
  
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• Beloved employee retires after 28-plus years with Quality Foods

  12-06-2026 03:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Mark Watson has retired after 28-and-a-half years with Quality Foods.
  The popular employee celebrated his retirement on May 1, with store staff and town council members in Qualicum Beach, complete with a cake and card.
  “I had a wonderful time at Quality Foods. I have been a great worker. I really love my job,” Watson said. “I really like to help customers with the groceries and helping around the grocery store. I want to say thank you for the goodbye cards. I want to say thank
  
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• RDN launches Stage 3 outdoor watering restrictions

  12-06-2026 03:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Stage 3 outdoor watering restrictions are set to come into effect for customers for all Regional District of Nanaimo water service areas.
  Announced through a press release on Thursday, June 11, the restrictions come into effect Friday, June 12 – and come exactly a week after the City of Nanaimo initiated Stage 3, citing the lack of rainfall.
  Decourcey and Surfside water service areas, which are at Stage 4, will remain at Stage 4.
  Stage 3 restrictions limits lawn sprinkling to one day per w
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks name Richard Seeley as new general manager

  12-06-2026 02:59 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Abbotsford Canucks have looked to a division rival for a new general manager.
  The club announced the hiring of longtime Ontario Reign general manager Richard Seeley as the both the Abbotsford general manager and an assistant manager for the Vancouver Canucks.
  The team shared the news on Thursday (June 11) late-afternoon and Seeley becomes the second general manager in team history.
  The 47-year-old Powell River product has spent the last eight season as the Reign’s general manager and t
  
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• TROZZO: What a doctor on Canada’s bench in ’86 bench taught me about the World Cup

  12-06-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Four days before Canada kicked off its 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar, my Uncle Ed passed away.
  He only got to see Canada at the World Cup once. The difference is, he wasn’t watching from the stands or a couch, he was on the bench.
  Dr. Ed Johnson, known simply as ‘Uncle Ed’ to my brother Luigi and me, was one of the biggest soccer purists I have ever known. Born in England and devoted to Newcastle United, he settled in Canada, spending 38 years as a doctor.
  He also becam
  
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• Vancouver Island community mourns loss of beloved therapeutic horse

  12-06-2026 01:53 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The community at Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA) in Central Saanich is mourning the loss of their beloved therapeutic horse, Karl, who died at the end of May during a therapeutic session.
  Liz Gagel with VTRA spoke to Peninsula News Review to walk through the memories of 15-year-old Karl and the special connection he shared with the community.
  The association purchased Karl from Alberta in 2022 because he was in perfect shape, size, and personality for therapeutic riding.
  Karl was
  
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• Indigenous graduates in Nanaimo recognized in Semélshun ceremony

  12-06-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Graduation week celebrations at Vancouver Island University concluded with a ceremony for Indigenous students.
  Semélshun Indigenous Graduation Ceremony took place Thursday, June 11 at the Nanaimo campus, with 39 graduates being recognized.
  According to the university, it was “a chance to incorporate protocol when recognizing the achievements of [its] Indigenous graduates,” with some students donning the traditional regalia of their home nation.
  Jenny Allen, who hails from Inte
  
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• B.C. says social media bill falls short, expert calls it ambitious

  12-06-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  With much still left to be determined in the federal government’s newly proposed social media restrictions, experts and officials are parsing the details to figure out how the legislation might work, where the roadblocks could be, and what’s missing.
  B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the province wants more, including rules that her government had proposed forcing artificial intelligence companies to report activity to police when someone is threatening themselves or the communi
  
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• Two musical acts will come together for concert at St. Paul’s Anglican Church

  12-06-2026 00:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  To reign in the summer, the Sinclair Singers as well as Just Us will be performing for the Old City Arts Hub.
  The concert, Seasons and Synchronicity, will be at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m. The concert is the last for the Old City Arts Hub before summer.
  Sinclair Singers is led by Sharon Sinclair and is Nanaimo’s audition-only young adult choir. People are asked to expect everything from enchanting Renaissance pieces to energetic Pentatonix covers, to s
  
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• Bailey’s Law, on intimate partner violence, moves forward in Senate

  11-06-2026 23:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Another step forward to amending the Criminal Code surrounding intimate partner violence was made on June 9.
  Bailey’s Law passed its second reading in the Senate.
  The act, Bill C-225, was first presented to the House of Commons by B.C. member of parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola, Frank Caputo, after a Kelowna woman, Bailey McCourt, was attacked in broad daylight outside her workplace on July 4, 2025. McCourt’s estranged ex-husband, James Plover, has been charged with first-degr
  
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