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• B.C. shipyard ready to deliver on new navy submarines

  07-07-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  After a lengthy battle between two companies for the contract to build 12 new submarine for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), the federal government announced Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) will be the strategic build partner for the next era of Canadian military technology.
  In support of Canada’s defence industrial strategy, Seaspan and TKMS signed a teaming agreement in support of the project in January. Seaspan is the only industry shipyard in the country
  
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• North American Welsh Choir to begin B.C. tour in Nanaimo

  08-07-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The popular North American Welsh Choir will be stopping in Nanaimo to begin a tour across B.C.
  On Wednesday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. the choir will be performing alongside local Nanaimo choir Island Bel Canto Singers at the St. Andrew’s United Church.
  The Welsh choir, who also go by the name Côr Cymry Gogledd America, bring together a group of singers from both the United States and Canada, who share a love of Welsh music, language and culture. Those singers come from three provinces an
  
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• Teck Trail receives $400M from new critical minerals fund

  08-07-2026 00:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources announced a $400-million investment in Teck Trail Operations to enhance its critical minerals processing capacity.
  The Honourable Tim Hodgson met with Teck workers, staff and local and provincial representatives at a ceremony at Teck Trail on Tuesday, July 7, where he launched the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator (CCMA), while announcing a Strategic Investment Agreement signed by Teck Resources Ltd, the CCMA, and the Canada Growth Fund.
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• 1 dead in Coquitlam house fire, RCMP say

  08-07-2026 00:14 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  One person is dead after a house fire in Coquitlam Tuesday morning (July 7).
  Emergency crews were called to the 700-block of Roderick Avenue around 9 a.m. for a residential fire, Coquitlam RCMP said in a news release.
  Police said that based on information from a witness, it was determined that there was one resident unaccounted for.
  As crews worked, the Coquitlam Fire/Rescue Services found a person deceased inside the home.
  Police say the identity of the person who died has not yet been determin
  
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• B.C. man among 37 charged in major U.S. crackdown on Indian crime syndicates

  08-07-2026 00:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Thirty-seven people have been charged in the United States in connection with a U.S. federal investigation into Indian crime groups that are known to engage in racketeering, targeted killings, shootings, extortion and drug trafficking across international borders.
  The investigation, called “Operation Hard Ball,” has led to 24 arrests of individuals connected to three Indian-based transnational organized crime groups: Lawrence Bishnoi, Ravinder Dhanda and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Law enfor
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash near Crofton

  07-07-2026 23:37 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A motorcycle driver is dead following a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in the Cowichan Valley on Saturday, July 4.
  North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a report of the single-vehicle crash just after 9 p.m.
  The incident happened just south of the Mount Sicker Road intersection.
  RCMP said the motorcycle was travelling south when it apparently lost control and overturned into the ditch. The driver was given immediate first aid by other motorists, and then by first responders, but the man was
  
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• Richard Ernest Wilmer

  07-07-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  1953 – 2026
  Richard Ernest Wilmer passed away peacefully in his home on June 26th, surrounded by loved ones.
  Born in Galt, Ontario in 1953 to Lorne and Marie Wilmer, Rich grew up alongside his brother David and sister Janice. A skilled journeyman carpenter, he began his career in the family business alongside his father and brother. He went on to establish his own successful company, building beautiful custom homes on Vancouver Island. Later in life, Rich earned a certificate in counsellin
  
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• Lena Tennant

  07-07-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Lena was born on February 22, 1944 and passed away June 30, 2026. She was a woman of distinct style, order, and determination. Lina poured her energy and sharp eye into her passions, finding great joy in cultivating her gardens and precisely decorating her home. She lived life on her own terms with a quiet, reserved strength.She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bruce Tennant. Lina is also survived by her daughter, Patti Tennant, and her four grandchildren: Tony and Samantha Tennant and Ca
  
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• Kaitlyn Teran Bohati

  07-07-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  January 2008 – June 2026
  Kaitlyn Teran Bohati, born in January 2008, passed away on June 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will cherish her memory always.
  Kaitlyn is survived by her devoted mother, Andi Mould; her father, Robbie Bohati; her stepfather, Morgan Brownsword; her stepbrothers, Jack and Logan; her grandmother, Carol; and her grandfather, Terry. She was predeceased by her beloved brother, Kyle Bohati.
  Kaitlyn will be remembered for the joy she brought to
  
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• Frank Herbert Long

  07-07-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  July 4th, 1953 – June 30th, 2026
  With great sadness, we announce the passing of Frank Herbert Long, a few days shy of his 73rd birthday from a battle with an aggressive lung cancer.
  Born in Snider Mountain, NB to parents John Eslie Long & Esther Irene Long (Nee Edgar).
  Survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Diane Long. His four children; Melissa (Perry), Josh (Alyssa), Andrew (Senja), Adam (Brittnee), and granddaughter Hope. Siblings; Arthur (Beryl), Luella Crosby, Walter (Coni), and
  
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• British comedy star James Mullinger to perform in Ladysmith

  07-07-2026 22:28 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Comedy sensation, James Mullinger, is bringing his critically aclaimed live show to Ladysmith this Friday.
  Following more than 150 sold-out shows across Canada, Mullinger will be performing at the Little Theatre in Ladysmith on July 10 at 7:30 p.m., promising a night packed with sharp wit, hilarious stories and heartfelt moments.
  Mullinger will take the audience on a wildly funny journey through real life, from the quirks of Canadian life to the chaos of marriage and parenting. His new show is f
  
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• U.S. court documents link Bishnoi gang to the death of B.C. Sikh temple president

  07-07-2026 22:10 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Indian gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar “ordered the assassination” of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of a Surrey Sikh temple, in 2023, newly released U.S. court documents allege.
  Nijjar, 45, was shot to death on June 18, 2023, in the parking lot of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, in the 7000-block of Scott Road in Newton. He was found in his truck.
  Nijjar was an ardent supporter of the Khalistani movement, which seeks to secure an independent Sikh nation in India, and his su
  
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• Vancouver Island rugby team crowned big winners at Abbotsford provincials

  07-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  While the Fraser Valley rugby squads had their fair share of victories at the recent Provincial Regional Championships in Abbotsford, it was the Vancouver Island teams who emerged as the overall winners.
  These youth competitions took place at Rotary Stadium on July 4 and 5, with teams from four B.C. regions going head-to-head in three different age groups.In the U19 division, which was the oldest of the groups, both the boys and girls finals came down to the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island&rs
  
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• Police seeks help from public locating stolen e-bike

  07-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen e-bike.
  The theft occurred sometime between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, July 6, in the 2700 block of Country Club Drive.
  According to a press release, the owner told police she left her bike outside of a home of a friend who was experiencing an emergency.
  In her rush to help, she forgot to lock it, and when she returned, the bike was gone.
  The bike is described as a Liv e-bike with a thick chain wrapped around it, dar
  
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• Climb for Ali in Duncan brings awareness to rare genetic disorder

  07-07-2026 20:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Ali Platt, once a climber herself now faces the challenges of chronic pain, a fainting disorder, and limited mobility due tohyper-mobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome; a group of 13 inherited genetic disorders that weaken the body’s connective tissues, primarily affecting the skin, joints, and blood vessels by disrupting collagen production.
  Ali’s mom Sydney, who was diagnosed with the same condition this year, suffers from chronic pain as well. EDS runs in the family on Sydney’s moth
  
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• B.C. nurses allege employer threats and intimidation due to job action

  07-07-2026 19:18 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Striking nurses are reporting “widespread employer intimidation” as job action ramps up.
  “Nursing managers have started to threaten nurses, saying, ‘If you don’t clean a stretcher or if you don’t pick up something or stock something — these sorts of extra duties — then we’re going to report you to the College,’” B.C. Nurses’ Union President Adriane Gear told Black Press Media on Tuesday, July 7. “It’s been a lot
  
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• Vancouver Island golf superintendent achieves Canada’s highest industry honour

  07-07-2026 19:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Only 31 Canadians have earned the highest professional designation available to golf course superintendents. T-Jay Creamer is now one of them.
  The sixth-year superintendent at Olympic View Golf Club has earned the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association’s (CGSA) Master Superintendent designation, recognizing excellence in management, leadership and professional development.
  “It’s been really neat to have a lot of recognition, people reach out and such,” Creamer said. &l
  
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• Crackdown set to begin on illegal use of off-road bikes in Nanaimo

  07-07-2026 19:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo RCMP plans a major crackdown on the illegal use of e-bikes, dirt bikes and other off-road cyclist vehicles that have become a problem in the city.
  RCMP spokesman R/Const. Gary O’Brien said there has been a substantial increase in youths illegally driving around Nanaimo speeding, doing stunts like wheelies and driving recklessly on the bikes, putting themselves and the public at risk.
  “It’s just a matter of time before someone dies, so we’re giving fair warning tha
  
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• B.C. retains legal counsel in California to potentially sue OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge

  07-07-2026 18:56 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  B.C. is retaining legal counsel to explore its options to sue OpenAI in California for the company’s failure to notify police about the alleged Tumbler Ridge shooter’s flagged online activity.
  This would add to several suits already filed by victims’ family members in the state.
  “We will use the courts to pursue accountability and ensure that British Columbians are not left bearing the costs of corporate wrongdoings,” B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said at a Tues
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 7: Belgium advances, U.S.A. eliminated

  07-07-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  All three host nations of the 2026 World Cup have been eliminated in the round of 16. Canada was eliminated July 4, Mexico on July 5th and the United States on July 6.
  The United States were outplayed by Belgium and was defeated 4-1 on Monday (July 6) in Seattle, WA.
  Portugal was also eliminated after losing to Spain 1-0 earlier on Monday. Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed after the match
  
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• Assault on woman in downtown Victoria has police seeking witnesses, video

  07-07-2026 15:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Victoria Police Department is asking for the public’s help after an unprovoked assault on a woman waiting for a bus in downtown Victoria late Sunday (July 5).
  A woman was waiting for a bus in the 600 block of Johnson Street around 10:30 p.m. when she was struck in the head by stranger, VicPD said in a news release.
  The suspect walked away, heading south. He is described as a man in his 30s or 40s with a medium build, wearing a baseball cap, a dark hoodie or jacket and pants.
  Investigators
  
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• ‘Traumatic’ Greater Victoria dog attack on children prompts police reminder

  07-07-2026 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Central Saanich police are reminding residents responsible pet ownership is essential to a safe community after a serious dog attack, involving two young children, on Canada Day.“This was a traumatic incident for the children, their family, and those who witnessed it,” the agency said in a news release.“During the investigation, it was determined that neither the Central Saanich Police Service nor municipal bylaw services had any previous reports or dealings involving the dog o
  
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• BC COS: Vancouver Island hunter fined, banned after altering species licence

  07-07-2026 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Parksville man received a $2,500 penalty and is prohibited from obtaining a hunting licence in B.C. for two years for altering a species licence.
  In September 2025, a conservation officer was conducting hunter compliance checks in the Nanoose Bay area when a hunter produced species tags upon request that had altered expiry dates on them, according to a social media post by BC COS.
  Aaron Illes pleaded guilty in Nanaimo provincial court to altering a licence or permit under Section 82(3) of the
  
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• Pat Bay Highway reopens after Monday evening motorcycle crash

  07-07-2026 15:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Pat Bay Highway is open Tuesday morning after crash closed the major thoroughfare Monday (July 6) evening.Saanich police closed Highway 17 northbound near the Quadra Street exit for a serious crash around 6 p.m.Drivers were diverted northbound between Quadra and Royal Oak Drive until shortly before 11 p.m.Witnesses at the scene reported a motorcycle involved in the crash. 
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• Mid Island’s largest bat colony totals 1,936 bats in 2026

  07-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  With little squeaks and the flutter of eagerly beating wings, the central Island’s largest bat colony took to the skies for the first count of the season, where volunteers averaged a slight drop in the population this year.
  Located at the North Oyster Community Centre south of Nanaimo, on June 10 volunteers averaged a count of 1,936, consisting of about 1,810 little brown myotis from the attic, and 126 in the bat boxes around the building.
  The attic, renovated years ago for the little mamm
  
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• Where the rules don’t apply: Fortis and the Christina Lake data centre controversy

  07-07-2026 02:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Faced with mounting public concern about power- and water-hungry data centres, the B.C. government has taken action to limit the amount of electricity BC Hydro is willing to supply, forcing companies to bid for the right to connect.
  But the province doesn’t just have one electrical utility: Southeastern British Columbia is served by FortisBC.
  In this area that spans the Kootenays and Southern Interior, these new rules won’t apply, and the province has far less sway over which project
  
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• Wildfire burning on Mount Prevost in North Cowichan

  07-07-2026 01:32 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A wildfire has broken out on Mount Prevost near Duncan.
  The fire was discovered on Monday, July 6, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
  The fire is listed as out of control, meaning it is spreading or expected to spread beyond the current perimeter or control line and it is currently about 1 hectare in size.
  It is suspected to be human-caused.
  As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday there were no alerts or evacuations listed due to the fire.
  
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• UPDATE: Wildfire burning on Mount Prevost in North Cowichan now at 2 hectares

  07-07-2026 01:32 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A wildfire on Mount Prevost near Duncan has now grown to two hectares.
  The fire was discovered on Monday, July 6, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
  The fire is listed as out of control, meaning it is spreading or expected to spread beyond the current perimeter or control line.
  It is suspected to be human-caused.
  As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday there were no alerts or evacuations listed due to the fire.
  BC Wildfire Service said they have responded with three initial attack crews, two water tenders,
  
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• B.C.’s estimate for Massey Tunnel replacement more than doubles to $8.5B

  07-07-2026 01:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  B.C.’s transportation minister says the George Massey Tunnel replacement will now cost about $8.5 billion — nearly twice the 2021 estimate of $4.15 billion for a new eight-lane submersed-tube tunnel beneath the Fraser River.
  But the federal government has also promised to kick in $3 billion as part of a memorandum of understanding recently signed with the province.
  “This updated budget reflects today’s market conditions, inflation, project scope, and the realities of deli
  
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• Application for Nanaimo cannabis shop going to public hearing

  07-07-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A proposal for a new cannabis-retail store in the Brooks Landing area will go to a public hearing.
  Nanaimo city council gave the first two readings to the proposal for the store, which would be located at 2180 Highland Boulevard, at its meeting on June 22.
  The B.C. Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch is ultimately responsible for deciding who receives licenses to operate retail-cannabis operations in the province, but the branch will not proceed with a licensing application unless the local go
  
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