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• B.C. player makes first CFL start

  18-09-2026 23:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Third game, first start.
  Vernon’s Brady Szeman of the Hamilton Tiger Cats will make his first-ever Canadian Football League (CFL) start Friday, Sept. 18, when the Ti-Cats host the Montreal Alouettes (4:30 p.m., TSN 1/3) in the league’s annual Hall of Fame game.
  It’s one of multiple moves made by Hamilton prior to the contest.
  Offensive lineman Liam Dobson shifts from centre to guard, paving the way for Szeman to start under quarterback Harrison Frost. The move came after Jonath
  
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• Golf rivalry returns to Langford for Indigenous Challenge Cup

  19-09-2026 00:08 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A cross-country golf battle is returning to Bear Mountain.
  The 2026 Indigenous Challenge Cup runs from Sept. 22 to 24, pitting eight of British Columbia’s top Indigenous golfers against a squad of Ontario’s best.
  The match play showdown features four men and four women on each side.
  In the first three editions, the home team has won all three occasions. B.C. captured the first two events at Bear Mountain in 2023 and 2024, before Ontario snagged the 2025 title at Taboo Muskoka.
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• Arrest made after stabbing at Nanaimo overdose prevention site

  18-09-2026 23:08 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo RCMP arrested a man in connection to a stabbing at an overdose prevention site in downtown Nanaimo Friday afternoon.
  B.C. Ambulance Service, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Nanaimo RCMP were called to the 200 block of Albert St. just before 12:30 p.m.
  Reserve Const. Gary O’Brien, media liaison with the RCMP, said the victim of the stabbing suffered non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital as a result of the incident.
  He said staff at the OPS didn’t see what happened, o
  
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• Okanagan councillor guilty: ‘Used coach position to find boys for companionship’

  18-09-2026 23:07 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Penticton City Coun. James Miller was found guilty of multiple charges of sexual interference and one count of invitation to sexual touching for incidents taking place in Ontario decades prior.
  Ontario Superior Court Justice Russell Raikes delivered his verdict on Sept. 18 as Miller appeared in person in Sarnia, where the offences largely took place.
  Miller was charged in two separate cases involving three complainants of allegations dating back to the 90s, while he was a coach of the Sarnia Min
  
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• World figure skaters land in Vernon

  18-09-2026 22:53 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Toe jumps. Edge jumps.Solo efforts. Team work makes the dream work.
  Fantastic outfits.
  And an abundance of smiles.Close to 300 skaters from a dozen countries lutzed and salchowed their way to Vernon for Skate Canada’s International Adult Figure Skating Competition.
  The four-day event began Wednesday, Sept. 16, and wraps up Saturday, Sept. 19, at Kal Tire Place.
  “We worked on a bid together with the City of Vernon and we were selected to host this event,” said Danielle Williams,
  
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• Break-in at Nanaimo hobby shop nets thief almost $6,000 in Pokémon cards

  18-09-2026 22:38 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Allan Mah hasn’t left his shop on Bowen Road since it was broken into in the early morning hours of Thursday.
  At 3:50 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, someone smashed through the glass of the front door of All Elite Cards & Games, entered the store and stole eight sealed boxes of Pokémon box sets and some other items that were worth up to $6,000.
  The culprit was in and out in exactly one minute and 37 seconds, according to the store’s security cameras, and was gone before Mah a
  
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• Golden retriever stolen from secure backyard on Vancouver Island

  18-09-2026 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The owner of a four-year-old purebred golden retriever named Ginger is praying for her safe return after the dog was stolen from her secure backyard in North Cowichan.
  Ginger was last seen in her fully fenced backyard on Deborah Drive around 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 14.“The neighbour stopped hearing her collar around 8:30 p.m.,” explained Julie Dann. Dann had been out of the house at the time.“She was in a seven-foot-tall, fully enclosed yard with a latched gate,” said Dann.
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• Milobar taking over Centre B.C., 8 MLAs ready to run as election call looms

  18-09-2026 22:27 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar is taking over as leader of the Centre B.C. party.Milobar and Mike Bernier, a former MLA, held a joint press conference in Vancouver Friday to announce that the Milobar and the six MLAs announced as part of his yet-to-be-named party would instead be joining Centre B.C.
  Bernier, the former leader of the party, announced he would step down from the role to allow Milobar to be leader.More to come.
  
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• RCMP continue search for Duncan’s Rosmarie Harry

  18-09-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Last seen on Jan. 28, Duncan’s Rosemarie Harry remains missing, and North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are renewing their request for the public’s help in finding her.
  Harry, a 34-year-old Indigenous woman with black hair and brown eyes, stands five feet tall. She was reported missing on Feb. 4.Investigators have followed up on numerous leads since she was reported missing, and while they continue to seek out information as to her whereabouts, they haven’t been able to make progress.
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• PHOTOS: Cabot Revelstoke deciding golf rates, mosquito management ahead of July 2027 opening

  18-09-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Tahlon Sweenie is hardly phased when a black bear sow and cub emerge onto the distant golf green.
  After 15 years running golf operations for Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course, he’s more accustomed to seeing elk and grizzlies on the fairway.
  Just weeks into his new job as golf operations director for Cabot Revelstoke, with the course set to open July 2, 2027, Sweenie met with Black Press Media to discuss where things stand.
  The rolling 18-hole course at the base of Revelstoke Mountain
  
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• Eby suspends planned B.C. PST expansion, pledges future ferries to be built locally

  18-09-2026 21:18 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Premier David Eby used his annual speech at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention to announce that his government plans to put off a planned expansion of the provincial sales tax and instruct BC Ferries to build future vessels within the province.
  PST taxes were to be added to services such as engineering and accounting. These changes were deeply unpopular in the business community.
  The premier said he is reconsidering in response to the trade war with the United States, and the impact tar
  
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• Skeena MLA Rattée says she’s ‘not going anywhere,’ slams Conservative leader

  18-09-2026 20:42 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Skeena MLA Claire Rattée claimes B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is trying to further shrink the party by attempting to oust members from caucus.Rattée issued a lengthy statement on social media Friday (Sept. 18), saying that she is “not going anywhere.”
  “I was elected as a BC Conservative MLA and that’s not going to change. I’m not going anywhere. I will continue to fight for the people of Skeena and British Columbia.”
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• 3 more MLAs out from B.C. Conservatives

  18-09-2026 20:42 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The B.C. legislature clerk’s office has confirmed three more MLAs are out from the B.C. Conservative Party.
  The clerk office confirmed to Today In BC that the Office of the Speaker received notification Friday (Sept. 18) that Skeena MLA Claire Rattée, Nechako-Lakes MLA John Rustad and Surrey – White Rock Trevor Halford are no longer affiliated with the B.C. Conservative caucus.Skeena MLA Claire Rattée claims B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is trying to furt
  
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• Suspect located after unsuccessful manhunt on Mount Tzouhalem

  18-09-2026 19:56 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The woman at the centre of a Sept. 9 manhunt on Mount Tzouhalem and in the Maple Bay area has been located by police.
  The 36-year-old was found on Sept. 15 and was arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation, confirmed North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP spokesperson Const. Tessa McDonald.
  After her arrest, the woman was held in custody and appeared in court. She was subsequently released on court-imposed conditions and is scheduled to return to court at a future date.
  The search prompted the cl
  
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• UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in collision that closed Harvey Avenue in Kelowna

  18-09-2026 19:16 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  UPDATE: 10:10 a.m.
  The RCMP confirmed Friday morning (Sept. 18) that the two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and sedan resulted in death.
  According to police, the crash took place at the intersection of Harvey Avenue and Ethel Street.Upon police arrival, RCMP learned that the motorcycle rider was deceased.“The driver of the sedan remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation,” said Media Relations Officer Cpl. Steven Lang.“The circumstances of the collisi
  
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• Allen Henry Hamilton

  18-09-2026 19:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  May 21, 1957 – August 2, 2026
  Allen Henry Hamilton, 69, of Cedar, passed away on August 2, 2026, with family at his side. Al moved his family from Surrey in 1985 and started his business, A & B Alternators & Starters, in Chase River. The shop was a gathering place, and he met many lifelong friends through its association. He later moved the business to Cassidy and eventually sold it to Steve and Dena. Al loved the outdoors: family camping trips, fishing, boating,
  
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• Firefighters tackling wildfire near Cowichan Lake

  18-09-2026 18:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The BC Wildfire Service says a fire discovered Thursday, Sept. 17 on the west side of Bald Mountain at Cowichan Lake is in steep, challenging terrain.
  The wildfire, which was estimated at 0.57 hectares in size as of Friday morning, was classified as out of control. This refers to a fire that is spreading or is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter or control line.
  The fire is believed to be human-caused.
  “Wildfire investigations often take time and can be very complex,”
  
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• ‘Harm reduction has not failed’: Coalition calls on province for comprehensive response to drug crisis

  18-09-2026 18:02 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Drug user groups and supporters of harm reduction plan to gather for a die-in and speak-out outside the 2026 Union of B.C. Municipalities annual general meeting Friday (Sept. 18) at noon.The goal is to highlight the ongoing public health crisis posed by the toxic drug supply and to call for harm reduction, evidence-based treatment options, and a comprehensive, rational and compassionate drug policy.“We’re here today to remind Premier Eby and the municipal politicians that we are stil
  
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• UBCM endorses Nanaimo call to ban raw log exports

  18-09-2026 18:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The Union of British Columbia Municipalities have endorsed Nanaimo’s request that the province ban raw log exports out of B.C.
  UBCM met from Sept. 16-18, voting on a range of resolutions that the union will use when advocating to the province on changes to policy and law, including the banning of all raw logs and lumber from B.C.
  Originally coming from the City of Nanaimo, the resolution argues that “the lack of adequate and affordable fibre supply has been identified as a key factor
  
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• HOME ENERGY FINANCING PROGRAM: Applications Open

  18-09-2026 17:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Are you looking to retrofit your home with more energy-efficient options such as heat pumps, solar panels, new windows and more, but don’t have the needed funds?
  The City of Nanaimo’s Home Energy Retrofit Financing Program may be the perfect fit for you! Eligible homeowners can apply for an interest-free loan up to $15,000, which is then paid off over 10 years through your property taxes.
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• Conservative MPs criticize harm reduction strategy at Vernon town hall on addiction

  18-09-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Though his flight was delayed due to heavy fog in Prince George, Todd Doherty arrived at a town hall on addiction in Vernon just in time to deliver an impactful message Tuesday evening.
  Earlier in the evening, those in attendance had been asked to raise their hand if they’d ever been directly or indirectly impacted by addiction. Pretty well everyone in the room raised their hand.The message imparted by Doherty, MP for Cariboo-Prince George, was impactful because while he was not there yet
  
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• Excitement in the air as VIEX nears

  18-09-2026 14:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The growing enthusiasm in the increasingly busy office at the Vancouver Island Exhibition office in Beban Park is palpable with the 132nd annual VIEX just days away.
  Up to 20,000 people are expected to attend over the three days of the popular fair, which runs from Sept. 25-27 at the Beban Park Fairgrounds, and will feature live entertainment, special attractions, agricultural shows, thrilling midway rides, food venues, a beer garden and much, much more.
  “The VIEX gets bigger every year,&r
  
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• Kelowna RCMP investigate serious collision involving flames that shuts Hwy.97

  18-09-2026 09:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  UPDATE: 12 p.m.
  RCMP have closed down Harvey Avenue and taped off the area of Ethel Street following a collision reportedly between a motorbike and a car.
  A seriously damaged black four-door sedan, with its airbags deployed, is in the northbound lanes of Ethel Street off Harvey Avenue.
  Multiple RCMP are investigating what appears to be the remains of a motorbike. Metal and debris are scattered across the highway.
  Three BC Ambulance crews attended and were on scene for about an hour.
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• Gun control groups call for transparency of firearms used in Tumbler Ridge shooting

  18-09-2026 05:56 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A gun-control advocacy group says that seven months after a fatal mass shooting, the public still lacks “basic and essential information about the tools used to quickly produce such human carnage.”
  PolySeSouvient, a group formed following the 1989 massacre at École Polytechnique in Montreal, has once again penned a letter to RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme, dated Sept. 14, calling for more transparency around the Feb. 10 mass shooting.
  It’s co-signed by representatives
  
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• Attempted murder, assault charges laid against man involved in knife attack at Vancouver Island college

  18-09-2026 02:12 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Comox Valley RCMP announced that the BC Prosecution Service has approved one count of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault against the man accused of the knife assault inside a North Island College (NIC) campus residence.
  Julian Nathyn Smith from Burnaby has been identified as the accused in the assault.
  “Comox Valley RCMP investigators have advanced the investigation into a violent assault at a North Island College residence building, resulting in an attempted murder char
  
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• Attempted murder, assault chages laid against man involved in knife attack at a Vancouver Island college

  18-09-2026 02:12 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Comox Valley RCMP announced that the BC Prosecution Service has approved one count of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault against the man accused of the knife assault inside a North Island College (NIC) campus resdience.
  Julian Nathyn Smith from Burnaby has been identified as the accused in the assault.
  “Comox Valley RCMP investigators have advanced the investigation into a violent assault at a North Island College residence building, resulting in an attempted murder char
  
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• UBCM president urges premier to hold off on provincial election call

  18-09-2026 01:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Union of B.C. Municipalities is pushing back on the possibility of a snap provincial election period overlapping with local municipal elections.
  “There is a need for some sober second thoughts by all concerned,” UBCM President Cori Ramsay said. “UBCM is standing up for the public interest, and the public interest is not at all served by an overlapping provincial election.”
  Premier David Eby threw election speculation into high gear on Wednesday by saying his party is
  
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• Nanaimo takes a look at new electric garbage truck

  18-09-2026 01:16 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The City of Nanaimo has been checking out a new electric-garbage truck.
  The municipality was recently provided the opportunity over fours days for staff and operators to evaluate emerging zero-emission collection technology on Nanaimo’s residential-collection routes in a new fully electric McNeilus Volterra ZSL side-loader garbage truck.
  Operators received hands-on training and operated the American-made truck on active collection routes, collecting two days of recycling and two days of so
  
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• B.C. Conservative party official allegedly hired private investigator to scrutinize MLAs

  18-09-2026 01:01 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A senior B.C. Conservative Party official allegedly hired a private investigator to scrutinize several sitting members of the legislature — some of whom still belong to the party — as well as at least one journalist.
  “Confirmation that a private investigator was assigned and that I was being investigated only reinforces why I chose to part company with [party Leader] Kerry-Lynne Findlay and the Conservatives,” Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day said in a written statement to
  
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• Okanagan curling club to welcome the world

  18-09-2026 00:43 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Part of the world curling spotlight will shine on Vernon.
  Twice.
  The Vernon Curling Club has been named the hosts for the 2027 and 2029 World Mixed Fours Curling Championships.
  Matches will be played at the club, with dates to be finalized.
  “This is going to bring all kinds of people here to Vernon,” said curling club manager Kevin Geistlinger. “We’re hoping the events will help expose curling, especially to those in our city who have never played the sport before.”
  
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