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• B.C. SPCA seizes emaciated dog in Nanaimo - Times Colonist

  21-02-2025 20:30
  B.C. SPCA seizes emaciated dog in Nanaimo  Times Colonist
  
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• Police investigating Vancouver Island restaurant fire appeal for witnesses

  09-06-2026 01:29 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The cause of a fire that destroyed a Brentwood Bay restaurant remains under investigation.
  The Garden Fork restaurant, located at the corner of Keating Cross and West Saanich roads, was discovered ablaze in the early hours of Saturday, June 6.
  Fire crews arrived around 3 a.m. to find the restaurant heavily involved in fire, with flames affecting the basement, main floor and attic.
  Despite their efforts, the building sustained significant damage. The restaurant owners have confirmed it will remai
  
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• Stab wounds detailed in Lumby woman’s murder trial

  09-06-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been harmed by domestic violence (gender-based violence), contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
  Crown concluded its case in the 2024 murder trial of a woman near Lumby in B.C. Supreme Court Monday, June 8.
  Vitali Stefanski is accused of second-degree murder in
  
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• Nanaimo’s former heritage planner recognized for lifetime of promoting B.C.’s heritage

  09-06-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Chris Sholberg, the City of Nanaimo’s former heritage planner, has received one of the highest honours in the province’s heritage sector.
  Sholberg, who worked with the city for more than 30 years before he retired in 2025, was presented with Heritage B.C.’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at a recent council meeting
  The award recognizes heritage professionals and volunteers who have made a cumulative, career-long impact on the practice, understanding, and advancement of heritag
  
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• Teen presumed drowned after boating incident northeast of Quesnel

  09-06-2026 00:35 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A 17-year-old boy from Prince George is presumed drowned after a boating incident on Stony Lake, 90 km northeast of Quesnel, last Saturday night.
  In a press release, Quesnel RCMP said they received a report on June 6 of a capsized vessel on the lake that left four occupants in the water. Three individuals on board were able to safely make their way to the shore. However, the boat’s operator did not surface and could not be located.
  Mounties said extensive search efforts have been undertake
  
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• Dennis Martin Albert Kalack

  09-06-2026 00:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  January 9, 1962 – June 3, 2026
  It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert. Dennis is survived by his mother, Frieda; his wife, Andrea; his sons, Martin and Dennis; his granddaughters, Paisley and Addison; and his sister, Barbara.
  Dennis had a profound love for the outdoors, particularly fishing, hunting, and foraging for mushrooms. He took immense pride in his vegetable garden, which this as previous years yielded an excep
  
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• David John Bryce

  09-06-2026 00:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  January 3, 1945 – June 1, 2026
  Celebration of Life will be held at the Nanaimo Curling Club, July 11, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  
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• Captain Robert (Bob) Mathew Banerd

  09-06-2026 00:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  Captain Robert (Bob) Mathew Banerd peacefully sailed into the arms of his creator on February 27, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Hilda, nee Janzen, four children, Chris, Warren, Clinton and Lori, his grandchildren, Russell, Eric, Alicia and Benjamin and his great grandson Jack.
  Bob was a lifelong outdoorsman, loved flying his Stinson airplane into the remote areas of BC for hunting and fishing. He worked his way up to his cap
  
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• Andrew William Samarin

  09-06-2026 00:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  July 15, 1955 – May 4, 2026
  DREWSKY Andrew William Samarin Drew, Drewsky, Doodah Born July 15, 1955, left us May 4, 2026. Our friend, our Brother, a Husband, a Father, a Grandpa, and a Son Drew started in the Nanaimo Fire Service as a volunteer / night sleeper when he was just 15 years old and apparently riding his bike to calls. His career spanned 30+ years starting on October 30, 1976, until his retirement as a Captain on January 31, 2008. The Fire Department years were the best of Drew&
  
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• Nanaimo non-profits receive total of $2.1 million in gaming grants

  08-06-2026 23:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A total of $2.1 million from the province’s community gaming grants is being distributed to Nanaimo non-profits.
  According to a media release put out by the provincial government on June 4, 40 non-profits will be benefiting from the grant.
  These include the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island, which is receiving $94,750, the Growing Opportunities Farm Community Collective, which is receiving $20,000, the Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre Society, which is receiving $6
  
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• PHOTOS: Island FanCon returns to Langford uniting fandoms of all kinds

  08-06-2026 22:10 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Gandalf, a Korok and Sailor Moon walking into a building might sound like the setup to a joke few would understand.
  But at this year’s Island FanCon, it became a reality.
  More than 4,000 people dressed as their favourite fictional characters flocked to Langford’s City Centre Park, from June 5 to 7, for the third annual Island FanCon, celebrating fandoms of all kinds.
  Whether you’re a self-proclaimed geek, an avid Dungeons & Dragons player, a Star Trek aficionado or simply a
  
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• B.C. commits nearly $20 million on projects to reduce wildfire risk

  08-06-2026 21:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The B.C. government is making good on a multi-million dollar pledge to the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) in a bid to increase the province’s woodlands.
  On Monday,June 8, the Province announced it’s fulfilling the third year of its financial commitment to the Forest Enhancement Society, and the organization will be receiving $20 million in funding to support dozens of forest enhancement projects this year. The announcement came at AcuTruss in Kelowna.
  “The best wildfi
  
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• B.C. doctors ratify new 4-year deal, get more pay for rural and maternity care

  08-06-2026 21:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  B.C.’s doctors have ratified their main labour agreement with the province for the next four years.
  The agreement between the province and Doctors of BC increases funding for doctors practicing in areas of need, adds eligibility for after-hours premiums and provides funding to address gender inequity and income disparities.
  “Our health care system is under enormous strain, and this agreement will help support doctors in delivering the best possible care,” Doctors of BC Presiden
  
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• Interior Health warns of rising pertussis cases ahead of summer in B.C.

  08-06-2026 21:12 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Interior Health is warning individuals and families to be vigilant against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as cases of the highly contagious respiratory infection increase across the region.
  Health officials say infections have risen in recent weeks and are expected to climb further through the summer as travel, camps and large gatherings create more opportunities for the disease to spread.
  “Public health officials are asking everyone to stay informed and help prevent the spre
  
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• $110K raised as Kelowna fundraiser for autism grows into national movement

  08-06-2026 21:04 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A fundraising initiative started in the Okanagan is celebrating a milestone in its efforts to fund autism support networks across Canada.
  Founded by Kelowna resident Kim Inglis, the fundraising group Making Waves for Autism has announced it has raised over $110,000 for Autism Canada since getting its start in 2024.
  The fundraiser has gathered enough money that Autism Canada has been able to launch its Community Assistance Program ahead of schedule in October 2024.
  The program helps individuals w
  
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• Nanaimo getting in on FIFA 2026 World Cup soccer celebrations

  08-06-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer tournament begins this week and Nanaimo is joining in the celebrations.
  Team Canada will join in on the action on Friday, June 12 when it plays Boznia-Herzegovina in Toronto and will then migrate to Vancouver for games against Qatar and Switzerland on Thursday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 24 respectively.
  Knockout stage games are also set for July 2 and July 7.
  The City of Nanaimo’s parks and recreation department is hosting a viewing party as part of its Fre
  
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• B.C. golfer qualifies for first PGA Tour start at RBC Canadian Open

  08-06-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A bogey on the final hole could not stop Jeevan Sihota from punching his ticket to Canada’s biggest golf tournament.
  The 22-year-old qualified for the 2026 RBC Canadian Open after successfully navigating a two-stage qualifying process, earning the first PGA Tour start of his career.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jeevan Sihota (@jeevan.sihota)Sihota guaranteed his place in the 147-player field on June 7 at The Pulpit Club in Ontario, where 84 players competed in a one-day, 18-
  
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• Victoria poised to take province to task on historic law court building

  08-06-2026 19:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Victoria councillor hopes the city will take the province to task for the state of its national historic site in Bastion Square.The provincially-owned Former Victoria Law Courts National Historic Site of Canada, a registered heritage building at 28 Bastion Square, once housed the Maritime Museum of BC but has been closed to the public since 2015.Coun. Susan Kim hopes council will agree to have staff inquire with the province about the current condition and plans for use of the building, with a
  
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• Texas company to pay $12.2M to Hieltsuk Nation to settle tugboat diesel spill impacts

  08-06-2026 19:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Texas-based cargo barge operator has agreed to pay $12.2 million to settle with a B.C. First Nations for environmental damage from a 2016 tugboat diesel spill.
  The deal with the Heiltsuk First Nation, based in Bella Bella, requires the company to participate in a traditional washing and healing ceremony and to provide 90 days’ notice when transiting the nation’s waters.
  When the Nathan E. Stewart tug boat ran aground in the nation’s territory on Oct. 13, 2016, it spilled appr
  
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• Esquimalt family hosts epic dance party to raise awareness of rare disorder

  08-06-2026 19:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  When a cold Mediterranean wave washed over baby Kalliopi Christofi, her older brother Ari cried from the cold.Kalliopi didn’t flinch.
  Days later, the memory would solidify some concerns for her parents, Kelsey and Nico.The Esquimalt family was living in Cyprus at the time, where Nico hails from.Kelsey had noticed when Kalliopi, her second baby, didn’t flinch during her first needle poke – but it didn’t raise concern.Slowly the baby started to not meet her developmental mi
  
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• Nanaimo secondary school will be performing Mr. Toad and friends

  08-06-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Dover Bay Secondary School will be performing a play adapting an old English children’s book.
  The Winds in the Willows, which is adapting the 1908 children’s book of the same name by Kenneth Grahame, will be performed at the Nanaimo school on June 10, 11, and 13 at 7 p.m., and an additional matinee at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 14.
  The play is set in England around the turn of the century, and follows the exploits of anthropomorphized small woodland creatures – Mole, Rat, Badger, a
  
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• Nanoose Bay man still rocking in floor curling at 100 years old

  08-06-2026 05:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Alwin Hinz recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
  The Nanoose Bay centurian got to mark the occasion by playing floor curling, the game he loves, at the Nanoose Bay Community Centre.
  Hinz uses a walker when he plays and uses a long stick to push the rocks. He also directs curlers on where to roll the rocks. He said he has been playing the game for 29 years now.
  Right after the game, his floor curling colleagues presented him with a cake. His family from Germany also flew into town to hold a spe
  
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• District of Lantzville will hold open house to discuss future of historic church

  08-06-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The District of Lantzville will be holding an open house to discuss the future of Lantzville Heritage Church.
  In the June 2026 Community update newsletter sent out by the district, the district are inviting residents, community groups, as well as interested stakeholders to attend a public open house regarding the future of the church adjacent to Costin Hall.
  The open house will be taking place on Thursday, June 11, at Costin Hall, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  Lantzville Heritage Church is located
  
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• BRIONES: Going cuckoo over photographing birds

  07-06-2026 23:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Lately, I’ve become obsessed with photographing different species of birds.
  It’s a major departure from my longtime passion for sports photography.
  Earlier this year, I found myself looking up more often, paying attention to the birds chirping overhead and flying from tree to tree. Some scanned the horizon from lofty perches, while others hunted patiently before swooping down to catch a meal.
  Before long, birdwatching became something I couldn’t ignore. Now, it’s a habit
  
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• City of Nanaimo wants public input on impacts of rising sea levels

  07-06-2026 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The City of Nanaimo is encouraging people to complete a survey related to rising sea levels and its impacts on the city.
  Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog said in his mayor’s report at the council meeting on May 25 that the city is moving into the second and final round of public engagement for the ‘Our Coastal City’ project, an initiative that, in partnership with Snuneymuxw First Nation, is developing a plan to better understand and respond to rising sea levels.
  He said that technic
  
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• 250 original ancient objects bring Egypt to life in Victoria museum

  07-06-2026 22:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Mummification, the underworld, the grave and the afterlife take centre stage for the next year at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.The exhibit Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life shares rituals, beliefs and artistry that supported this complex civilization’s transition from one existence to the afterlife.
  Hands-on activities and a virtual three-dimensional ride through the Egyptian underworld also create physical experiences designed for children and families.
  “We’re thrilled to w
  
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• Vancouver Island’s Nicoll brothers sign pro baseball deals in Hamilton

  07-06-2026 21:35 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Two baseball players from Coombs, Brandon and Trevor Nicoll, have signed up to play with the Hamilton Cardinals in the Canadian Baseball League for the 2026 season.
  The Cardinals are a professional side in Southern Ontario.
  For Brandon, this will be his second stint with the Cardinals, who signed him up last season. In his CBL debut with the Cardinals, Brandon batted .305 and led the Hamilton team with seven home runs in 39 games, earning him an all-star selection.
  Prior to joining the Cards, Br
  
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• One fatality in vehicle crash on Highway 5 near McLure: RCMP

  07-06-2026 19:42 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Update, 11:17 a.m.
  A person has died in a vehicle collision on Highway 5 near McLure.
  B.C. RCMP have confirmed that at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, B.C. Emergency Health Services called in to report that a semi-truck collided with an SUV, which resulted in one fatality.
  The location of the crash was on Highway 5 near McLure.
  A reconstructionist was notified as well as the coroner, RCMP say.
  The highway was closed for the investigation.
  As of 11:05 a.m., Drive B.C. was notifying the public
  
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• Business Notes: Expect lots of fun at Landlubber Pub during FIFA games

  07-06-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Landlubber Pub has big plans for soccer (football) fans during the upcoming FIFA World Cup series.
  Owner Andrew Pederson said the popular Nanaimo pub will select a game a day during the five-week series, which runs from June 11 to July 19, and broadcast it on Landlubber’s numerous screens.
  He said the games chosen will include teams favoured by his customers, and they will likely include competitions with France, England and Canada in them.
  “Nanaimo has a big international community,
  
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• Deception used to fool Nazis prior to D-Day invasion, says Nanaimo Legion exec

  07-06-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Canada’s contributions to a seminal moment in the Second World War were commemorated at Royal Canadian Legion branch in Nanaimo.
  Legion Branch 256 (Mount Benson) held a memorial Saturday, on the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion when Canada and its allies landed at Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. Lew Forth, Branch 256 second vice-president, emceed the event, remembering the lives lost on Juno Beach.
  The first line of German defences was “completely smashed by evening,” h
  
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