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• Beefs & Bouquets, Jan. 4 - Nanaimo Bulletin

  04-01-2023 22:15
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• Profits from Okanagan-based Ponzi scheme targeted by B.C. Supreme Court

  08-07-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A B.C. Supreme Court justice has ruled that profits earned through a Ponzi scheme must be repaid to help compensate investors who lost money.
  On July 3, Justice Fitzpatrick approved that the trustee of the scammer’s estate switch course to enact a procedure to retrieve the “unjust enrichment and money” gained by those who profited from the scheme.
  The case surrounds Okanagan resident Curtis Quigley, who was charged along with his partner, Kathleen Treadgold, by the Edmonton Pol
  
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• RCMP rescue 11 people from overturned canoe in Burrard Inlet

  08-07-2026 21:33 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Eleven people had to be rescued following a distress call for an overturned canoe in the Burrard Inlet off the coast of Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver.
  RCMP’s Tactical Marine Operations Group, which has been deployed to Vancouver for the World Cup activities in Vancouver, was doing patrols in Burrard Inlet on July 5 around 3:30 p.m. when they heard a distress call on Marine VHF Channel reporting an overturned canoe off the beach in West Vancouver, police said in a news release Wednesday
  
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• THE MOJ: Vancouver loses another sports-talk radio station

  08-07-2026 21:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  It’s happened again.
  Another sports-talk radio station in Vancouver has been shut down.
  News began leaking on Sunday night that changes would be coming to Rogers’ properties across the country including Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver.
  In talking to one individual on Monday night who is employed by Rogers, he knew there would be some cuts coming but what he didn’t know was that both Sportsnet 650 and News 1130 would be shuttered.
  When the news did come out on Tuesday morning, he was
  
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• Man charged with murder after victim of Saanich assault dies

  08-07-2026 20:29 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  One man has been charged with murder following an assault that took place in Saanich late last week.
  On July 3, Saanich PD began investigating a serious assault that took place in the 4000 block of Quadra Street just before 5 p.m. the same day.
  The victim was taken to hospital in serious condition, and 30-year-old Suleyman Budak was arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident.
  In a July 8 news release, Saanich PD announced that the victim of the assault had succu
  
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• Woman rescued from capsized boat off Richmond dies in hospital: RCMP

  08-07-2026 20:06 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The charter fishing boat that sank off the coast of Richmond in June has been located more than 150 metres below the surface.
  Richmond RCMP released new details Wednesday (July 8) about the vessel and the people on board at the time of the sinking. Ten people – eight charter guests, the vessel operator and a person assisting the operator – were on board the boat when it sank. Four people were rescued and the remaining six were initially reported missing but then presumed drowned hour
  
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• Island city eyes Swedish approach to slow speeding drivers in playground zone

  08-07-2026 20:04 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Colwood has its sights set on slowing down lead-footed drivers near a popular park.
  Designated a ‘playground zone’, a stretch of Kelly Road adjacent to Herm Williams Park has a 30 km/h speed limit.
  However, according to Coun. Ian Ward, residents have flagged concerns about vehicle speeds within and approaching the playground zone, as well as a lack of enforcement.
  To combat the issue, Ward has proposed the city explore speed-control options, including conventional measures such as ra
  
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• What’s On, July 8

  08-07-2026 20:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  MUSIC
  Sparkle Blood, Aversions, Ancient City Teahouse Party and Death Drops will be performing at The Globe Live Studio on July 10 at 6 p.m. It will be an all-ages indie and alternative show. Tickets are available at www.theglobelivestudio.com.
  Tight Hair Disco will be playing at The Queen’s on July 10, with doors at 6:30 p.m. They are Victoria’s only all-disco tribute party band. Tickets are are available at www.showpass.com.
  Allan Moreau and Travis Preston will be playing tradition
  
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• Crown calls for three months prison for Langley ex-Mountie

  08-07-2026 19:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  LANGLEY ADVANCE TIMES – Crown prosecutors called for a three-month prison sentence for an ex-Langley Mountie convicted of assaulting a prisoner – the second time they have asked a judge to impose that penalty.
  Former RCMP staff sergeant Damian Volk was convicted last year of assault in two separate trials.
  On Tuesday, July 7, Volk was back in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster before Justice Terence Schultes for his second sentencing hearing, over the July 1, 2020 assault of Jason
  
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• Victoria mayor writes to province in favour of medical cannabis club

  08-07-2026 19:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In an email sent to Attorney General Niki Sharma and Minister of Public Safety Nina Krieger, Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto voiced support for the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) – which has recently experienced a slew of legal problems that threaten the future of the service.
  Dated June 29, the letter that was sent on behalf of city council stems from club president Ted Smith’s tearful presentation to council in May, asking council to support the non-profit that provides cannabis
  
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• Courtenay dad scores $250,000 Scratch & Win prize

  08-07-2026 18:52 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Courtenay resident Edward G. was enjoying the England versus Ghana World Cup soccer game on June 23 when something out of the ordinary happened.
  Often during World Cup halftimes, people go for snacks, stretch their legs, or take a moment to reflect on the game. This time, however, Edward reached for the Scratch & Win his daughter had given him for Father’s Day.
  “I scratched the ticket during halftime. I noticed the number 46 matched for a prize but assumed there was a mistake and
  
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• Duncan council votes unanimously to renew permit for The Village transitional housing

  08-07-2026 18:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Duncan council voted unanimously on June 22 to renew the temporary use permit for The Village located at 610 Trunk Rd., a transitional housing location that supports up to 40 people.
  Council authorized the first TUP for The Village back in December, 2021, with Cowichan Housing Association as the original applicant, and use began by January, 2022. The site has been in operation ever since with Lookout Housing and Health Society as the operator.
  BC Housing, which owns the site, said this model has
  
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• Weird, wonderful donations keep Vancouver Island wildlife rehab moving

  08-07-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Pillowcases and pruning fallout come in handy for wildlife in care at the BC SPCA site in Metchosin.
  While greenery may feel more appropriate for wildlife, clean pillowcases in decent condition are a key care item for hundreds of patients that come through the doors of the Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC).
  Volunteers and staff use them to line holding boxes, baby bird basket and baby raccoon den boxes, setting the critters up for comfort and easy cleaning. The fabric sacks also provide li
  
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• Brunswick complex fires grow to over 11,000 hectares combined

  08-07-2026 17:54 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Brunswick Complex wildfires in the Fraser Canyon have sprawled to a combined size of over 11,000 hectares as of Wednesday morning (July 8).
  According to the latest update from BC Wildfire Service, the Brunswick Creek fire has grown to 2,594 hectares and the Ainslie Creek fire has grown to 8,816 hectares.
  BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said high winds led to the extreme fire behaviour. An incident management team is managing the fires, with 160 firefighters, 58 structure protection personnel and
  
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• Longtime debris-clearing volunteer a familiar roadside sight for Island drivers

  08-07-2026 16:35 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  You may already be familiar with this month’s Climate Hugs recipient, Jayson Perry.
  Drivers in Parksville and the surrounding area will have observed him at roadside, wearing an orange jumpsuit with his bike and trailer alongside. His volunteer mission is to retrieve garbage and recyclables dumped in the ditches and green spaces beside our highways. Jayson is a longtime resident of Oceanside, the impact of the pandemic hit him hard; he lost not only his woodworking business but his home as
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 8: Argentina & Switzerland advance

  08-07-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Argentina and Switzerland have advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Egypt and Colombia, respectively, on Tuesday (July 7).
  Egypt took an early lead in the 15th minute with a goal by Yasser Ibrahim, and in the second half they added to that lead with a goal by Mostafa Zico.
  But with just over ten minutes left in regulation time, Cristian Romero scored for Argentina and lessened Egypt’s lead to 2
  
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• Late-night parties and drag racing a concern for Departure Bay Beach residents

  08-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Many of the residents in the Departure Bay Beach area are fed up with drag racing and noisy parties in the middle of the night.
  Resident Anna McKenzie appeared before Nanaimo city council at its meeting on Monday, July 6 with signatures from more than 100 residents requesting that something be done.
  She said that what is a family destination quickly becomes a nightmare in the evening and into the early hours of the morning with the incessant threat of speeding vehicles and the unacceptable noise
  
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• Fanny Bay wrestler to compete at U20 Pan-American championships

  08-07-2026 10:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Fanny Bay’s Jolina Healey joins the Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) team heading to the 2026 U20 Pan-American (Pan-Am) Championships, July 9 – 11, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  The squad features 18 athletes competing in women’s wrestling and men’s freestyle.
  “Wrestling Canada Lutte is sending an experienced junior squad to the Pan-American Championships in Brazil this week,” said Chris Woodcroft, WCL High Performance Director. “The Canadian U20 Wrestling Cham
  
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• Brunswick complex wildfire shuts Hwy 1, causes Chilcotin air quality warning

  08-07-2026 06:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  UPDATE: 9:34 p.m.
  The Fraser Valley Regional District has upgraded the evacuation alert to an evacuation order for the area of Canyon Alpine due to the Brunswick complex wildfires.
  Evacuees in need of in-person support can go to Shxwhá:y Village, 44680 Schweyey Road in Chilliwack. The B.C. Evacuee Helpline (1-800-387-4258) is open until 11 p.m. July 7.
  The previously issued evacuation order for the North Bend area remains in effect. The previously issued evacuation alert for the Boston Ba
  
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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.
  “Can
  
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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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