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• China warns of artificial intelligence risks, calls for beefed-up national security measures

  31-05-2023 17:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of the risks posed by advances in artificial intelligence while calling for heightened national security measures.
  
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• 1 removed from BC Place during FIFA match for intoxication, refusing to leave

  15-06-2026 23:44 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Vancouver police say one person was removed from BC Place stadium during the Australia vs. Türkiye match on Saturday, June 13.
  Vancouver Police Department Sgt. Adam Donaldson said there were no major incidents on Saturday when Vancouver hosted its first FIFA World Cup match.
  One person was arrested at the fan festival at the PNE grounds, he said. They were found to be in breach of their court-imposed conditions unrelated to the event.
  At the stadium, one person was removed from BC Place dur
  
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• Canada to host NCAA champion UCLA Bruins in Victoria summer exhibition

  15-06-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The absolute best of American college basketball is coming north to take on Canada.
  Canada’s senior women’s national team will host the 2026 NCAA champion UCLA Bruins on July 22 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in the return of ‘W’Hoop It Up’.
  View this post on InstagramA post shared by W’Hoop It Up (@whoopitupvictoria)Landing UCLA is a massive draw for the summer showcase, with the Bruins fresh off their first-ever Division I national championship.
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• Awardees, donors, partners honoured by Indigenous foundation in Nanaimo

  15-06-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Over 60 scholarship recipients and stakeholders were honoured in a Kw’umut Lelum Foundation celebration last week.
  The Indigenous-led community organization, servicing nine First Nations on Vancouver Island, held the event at Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh School on June 4, which “highlighted a different approach to philanthropy: one that is guided by Indigenous communities themselves and rooted in relationships, reciprocity, and collective responsibility,” a press release stated.
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• B.C. looking at revisiting Site E and Homathko dams

  15-06-2026 22:56 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The B.C. government is looking at the potential viability of two massive new hydroelectric projects — floating the possibility of revisiting the Site E dam on the Peace River in the Northeast and a project on the Homathko River near Bute Inlet on the Central coast.
  Adrian Dix, B.C.’s energy minister, said these types of projects are needed to back up major recent investments in renewable energy projects that rely on the weather to generate power.
  “It’s firm power that bac
  
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• Review: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ is hilarious summer fun on Chemainus stage

  15-06-2026 22:44 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels had the audience roaring with laughter on opening night, Friday, June 12 at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.
  Written by Jeffrey Lane, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek, this tale of two rival con artists who enter into a bet to defraud a young American woman who is visiting the French Riviera is funny, engaging, and full of twists and turns that will leave you guffawing.
  The script is clever, cheeky, and light-hearted, while the music is fun and frothy and the dance nu
  
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• Semi-truck driver fined for travelling wrong way on B.C. highway

  15-06-2026 22:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  West Shore RCMP intercepted a commercial transport truck driving the wrong way on the Trans Canada Highway on Saturday (June 13) morning.
  Police received multiple complaints at approximately 4:40 a.m. about a truck travelling northbound in the southbound lanes near the Helmcken Road exit.
  Officers immediately responded to the area and located the vehicle.
  Police attempted to pull the truck over, but the driver initially failed to stop. The vehicle eventually came to a halt near the Leigh Road ex
  
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• Nanaimo building under construction burned to the ground

  15-06-2026 21:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A house under construction on Stobart Road, near the intersection of Jingle Pot and Mill roads, burned to the ground on Sunday.
  On the afternoon of Sunday, June 14 at about 2:30 p.m., assistant fire chief Troy Libbus, with Nanaimo Fire Rescue, said fire personnel arrived to find the building fully engulfed in flames.
  He said the two-storey building consisted of a stick frame and a roof at the time of the fire.
  “Our fire crews went on what’s called a defence attack in which we don&rsq
  
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• VIDEO: 9 people suffer burns at Cultus Lake Waterpark after electrical incident

  15-06-2026 21:32 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Emergency responders were called to the Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday (June 15) for an electrical incident that led to several patrons being burned.
  It was reported initially that a group of youth had suffered burns to their feet.
  Communications over the scanner said arriving crews found nine patients, who were conscious and breathing, and most were children between 10 and 12 years old.The call came in over the scanner at 11:20 a.m. asking for Chilliwack Fire Department, RCMP and BC Ambulance
  
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• 9 people suffer burns at Cultus Lake Waterpark after incident involving electricity

  15-06-2026 21:32 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Emergency responders were called to the Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday (June 15) for a medical emergency involving electricity and several patrons who suffered burns.
  It was reported initially that a group of youth had suffered burns to their feet.
  Communications over the scanner said arriving crews found nine patients, who were conscious and breathing, and most were children between 10 and 12 years old.
  The call came in over the scanner at 11:20 a.m. asking for Chilliwack Fire Department, RCMP
  
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• 9 people suffer burns at Cultus Lake Waterpark after electrical incident

  15-06-2026 21:32 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Emergency responders were called to the Cultus Lake Waterpark on Monday (June 15) for an electrical incident that led to several patrons being burned.
  It was reported initially that a group of youth had suffered burns to their feet.
  Communications over the scanner said arriving crews found nine patients, who were conscious and breathing, and most were children between 10 and 12 years old.
  The call came in over the scanner at 11:20 a.m. asking for Chilliwack Fire Department, RCMP and BC Ambulance
  
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• Closing submissions delayed in Lumby murder trial

  15-06-2026 21:30 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).
  Closing submissions from Crown and defence in the murder trial of a Lumby man have been delayed.
  The submissions in the second-degree murder trial of Vitali Stefans
  
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• Protesters gather as One B.C. uses Kelowna-owned venue to host meeting

  15-06-2026 20:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  MLA and One B.C. leader Dallas Brodie’s most recent town hall has sparked discussion on whether or not the City of Kelowna should allow municipal space to platform controversial speakers.
  On Sunday, June 14, Brodie came to Kelowna and spoke to about 100 attendees at the Parkinson Recreation Centre’s (PRC) Apple Room.
  While Brodie covered a variety of topics surrounding the NDP’s governance of B.C., a majority of her time was spent talking about Indigenous issues in the province
  
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• End of B.C. rural healthcare bonus could worsen staffing challenges, Union says

  15-06-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A program designed to attract and retain rural healthcare workers is coming to an end this year.
  According to the B.C. government website, the Provincial Rural Retention Incentive (PRRI) is a monetary incentive of up to $2,000 per quarter, for a maximum of $8,000 per year, for healthcare workers in 74 communities across B.C., including Quesnel. The incentive, which started back on April 1, 2024, is scheduled to finish by Sept. 30, 2026.
  During her visit to G. R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesne
  
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• Vancouver’s 1st FIFA match led to TransLink’s busiest Saturday since Olympics

  15-06-2026 20:19 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  TransLink says there were more than one million boardings on June 13, the system’s busiest Saturday for a BC Place event since the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
  There were 1,031,000 boardings on Saturday, a 14.3-per-cent increase from the typical 901,600 boardings, a news release from TransLink said Monday (June 15). There was a total of 648,200 daily trips, which was a 17.8-per-cent increase from a typical day of 550,300 trips.
  Ridership on Saturday also surpassed both Taylor Swift’s Sat
  
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• ‘Nothing can go wrong unless the head falls off’: Secret life of UVic’s mascot

  15-06-2026 19:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Inside the heavy costume of Thunder, the University of Victoria mascot, there is no cooling fan.
  Elena Mairs spent up to four hours at a time sweating inside the oversized Viking suit over the past four years, sneaking into closets between basketball games just to take the head off and catch her breath.
  But keeping her identity a complete secret from thousands of cheering fans was the real trick.
  When Mairs finally revealed her face at the Vikes season finale, the crowd was completely stunned. T
  
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• Police asking for help identifying woman

  15-06-2026 18:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman.
  Investigators believe that this individual may have information that will assist in a police incident that occurred just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at Rexall Drugs, located in the Southgate Mall.
  The woman is Caucasian, 35-40 years old, wearing a white sweater and black pants and carrying a black sling purse over her shoulder.
  If anyone has information on the identify of this person, they’re asked to
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, June 15: Germany, Sweden win big Sunday; 4 matches today

  15-06-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily soccer match updates and news about the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Dominant performances by two European nations highlighted Sunday action at the FIFA World Cup.
  Not surprisingly, Germany dismantled Curacao 7-1 in Houston before Sweden stunned Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey on a day when four matches were played, with four more scheduled today (Monday) on Day 5 of the men’s soccer tournament.Yasin Ayari buries a ROCKET after a disaster in the Tunisia box to put Sweden up by one! pic.twitter.com/
  
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• New class of graduating sheriffs means more help for Nanaimo courthouse

  15-06-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  With sheriffs from the Class of 2026 completing training at Justice Institute of B.C., more help is headed to the courthouse in Nanaimo.
  In a press release, the B.C. Ministry of the Attorney General said 17 people graduated from the institute on June 8 and will begin working at courthouses across the province as part of the B.C. Sheriff Service. They underwent “rigorous academic, physical and scenario-based training” and are in the midst of on-the-job training with seasoned sheriffs.
  
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• Port Alberni paramedic retires after 34 years on the job

  15-06-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  On his last day as a paramedic in Port Alberni, Diljeet Hundal got to wear his very first uniform from 1992.
  Hundal was all smiles as he reflected on 34 years of helping people in Port Alberni.
  “I’ve lived here all my life. I’ve worked with the ambulance service for 34 years. I started in 1992 as a part-timer and I’ll be retiring as a full-timer as of Friday (May 29),” he said.
  Fresh out of high school, he was hired at a sawmill in town. When the mills started to ex
  
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• PHOTOS: Nanaimo Pride parade celebrates progress

  14-06-2026 23:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Hundreds gathered from across Vancouver Island to witness or take part in Nanaimo Pride’s biggest parade and festival to date, with 75 floats and a celebratory energy unmatched.
  The parade marched through downtown Nanaimo on Sunday, June 14, representing the long advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights across the country.
  One attendee, Julie Rogers came out as lesbian 48 years ago when she was 17. She said that for her, Pride represents freedom to be who people are in this world and feel welcomed.
  
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• THORPE REPORT: Nanaimo junior volleyballers claim pennants

  14-06-2026 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In a recent column we gave credit to top local high school senior-level volleyball teams from this past season. Now we acknowledge the efforts of junior and elementary players, focussing on girls’ team.
  Let’s start with the junior girls’ squad from Dover Bay Secondary. Coached by Terry Palfrey along with Alicia Wynia, Sumiko Palfrey, Kaitlyn Carlson, Julia Roman, and Erika Fay, the team was first at Districts, first at North Islands, then second at Islands and ninth at provinci
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, June 14: ‘Socceroos’ win historic match in Vancouver; 4 games Sunday

  14-06-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily soccer match updates and news about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing until July 19.
  Australia and Türkiye soccer fans flooded Vancouver for the city’s first-ever FIFA World Cup match on Saturday evening (June 13).
  Australian 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda raced down the pitch to open scoring in the 27th minute, netting the historic first World Cup goal ever scored at BC Place Stadium as yellow-clad “Socceroos” celebrated.20-year-old Nestory Irankunda stuns Tür
  
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• Business Notes: Carlos O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Pub adding large patio

  14-06-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Customers at Nanaimo’s Carlos O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Pub will soon be able to enjoy a new waterfront patio experience.
  The award-winning pub that overlooks Newcastle Channel and Stones Marina is adding a 2,500 square feet patio to allow a bigger space for its customers to sit back and savour the great food and cold drinks at Carlos O’Bryan’s while watching water traffic pass by in the channel.
  Owner/operator Elaine Nelson-Hosak said the plan is for the new patio, w
  
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• QUIZ: A celebration of summer sports

  14-06-2026 14:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  During the long, hot days of summer, there are plenty of opportunities for sport.
  Soccer, football, baseball and other team sports are popular. Solitary pursuits, including triathlon also take place during the summer months.
  In celebration of summer activities, here are a dozen questions about sports and sporting culture. How many can you answer correctly?
  Good luck.
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• Harris tosses 3 TDs as Roughriders trip B.C. Lions 31-27 in CFL thriller

  14-06-2026 04:10 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Trevor Harris threw for 417 yards and three touchdowns – all to Samuel Emilus – lifting the host Saskatchewan Roughriders to a thrilling 31-27 win over the B.C. Lions in the 2026 CFL season opener for both teams Saturday at Mosaic Stadium in Regina.
  Kian Schaffer-Baker had 11 receptions for 165 yards for the winners (1-0), with KeeSean Johnson catching nine balls for 131 yards. Kicker Alex Hale booted three field goals and three converts.
  Quarterback Nathan Rourke was 24-for-37 for 3
  
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• Family event in Nanaimo’s south end features a pet parade

  13-06-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A procession of dogs was among the attractions of a community celebration in the south end of Nanaimo.
  South End Day was held at Deverill Square Park Saturday, June 13 offering a variety of family-friendly events courtesy of the Nanaimo South End Community Association, including a pet parade.
  It is the 34th iteration of the event, according to Allison Ainsley, association board executive member and an organizer.
  “It started off as a miner’s picnic, and we changed it to South End Day
  
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• Nanaimo’s council considers banning camping in two downtown parks

  13-06-2026 21:01 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  It’s likely that overnight camping in two neighbourhood parks in downtown Nanaimo will soon be banned.
  City council voted unanimously at its meeting on June 1, to prepare a bylaw amendment that would see Nob Hill Park and Deverill Square Park added to the list of parks where temporary shelter and overnight accommodations are prohibited.
  Coun. Erin Hemmens introduced the motion after many weeks of dialogue with representatives from the South End Community Association, the Milton-Hecate Bloc
  
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• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A four-year plan that deserves a closer look

  13-06-2026 20:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  To the editor,
  The Regional District of Nanaimo is moving ahead with the Departure Bay Pump Station and Forcemain project, a $19 million plus replacement of an aging 50-year-old sewer forcemain running roughly four kilometres from the Departure Bay Pump Station to the treatment centre on McGuffie Road. Renewed infrastructure is important, to be sure. My concern is how the work is being staged, and the impact to the health and safety.
  Beginning in 2027, the plan enforces one-way southbound traffi
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, June 13: Show time in Vancouver tonight; Canada ties opener

  13-06-2026 17:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily soccer match updates and news about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which continues until July 19.
  It’s time for Vancouver to shine on the FIFA World Cup stage tonight (Saturday) when Australia takes on Türkiye, 9 p.m. start at BC Place Stadium.
  Saturday is a busy four-match day in the tournament with Qatar playing Switzerland in Group B action (noon, in San Francisco), Brazil battling Morocco (3 p.m., New York) and Haiti facing Scotland (6 p.m., Boston), prior to the late game in Vanc
  
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