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• Documentary about vulnerable northern forests will be shown at VIU

  06-02-2023 05:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  ‘The Issue with Tissue’ film about boreal forests will be screened Feb. 10 in Nanaimo
  
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• Canada Day earthquake felt in Washington, Greater Victoria

  02-07-2026 19:09 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Over 1,500 people reported feeling an earthquake that struck south of Victoria on Canada Day.
  Originating at a depth of 25 kilometres, a 3.8-magnitude earthquake hit Washington’s Oak Harbour around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
  Those who felt the earthquake said it was “weak” or “light” and nobody logged any damage.
  In Greater Victoria, 17 people reported feeling the earthquake, and 18 more felt it on the Lower Mainland.
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• Nanaimo’s Chinese community want their history and heritage more recognized

  02-07-2026 19:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Sherron Soo, chair of the Nanaimo Chinatown Heritage Foundation, and her supporters continue to work hard for more recognition of the heritage and history of the city’s Chinese community.
  Soo and group of supporters, including Melody Ma, from the Foundation for Chinese Dignity, and Dr. Yao Xiao, a UBC scholar in Chinese diasporic migration studies, spent Monday, June 29, going door-to-door in what was once Nanaimo’s Chinatown in the Hecate Street area collecting stories and memories
  
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• Gardens can solve food and health crisis

  02-07-2026 19:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Over the weekend I watched the movie Farmacy of Light from Rob Herring, executive producer, which makes the case that the crises in our food system and in human health aren’t separate problems.
  They are one problem.
  The fresh produce sitting in your grocery store is measurably less nutritious today than the same vegetables grown just a few decades ago. This isn’t speculation. Researchers analyzing historical agricultural data have documented significant declines in essential vitamins
  
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• Reid Davidson Memorial Golf Tournament set for July 12 at Fairwinds

  02-07-2026 18:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The second annual Reid Davidson Memorial Golf Tournament is set to take place at Fairwinds Golf Club in Nanoose Bay on July 12.
  The event honours Davidson, who died in a tragic vehicular incident caused by a reported impaired driver on July 2023.
  The tournament also pays tribute to every life lost to impaired driving, for every family forever changed, for every friend left grieving and for every survivor rebuilding their life.
  “This year we are truly hoping to build more community and conn
  
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• Soil washing facility opens in Chilliwack, first of its kind in North America

  02-07-2026 18:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A mobile soil washing facility officially opened in Chilliwack and it’s the first of its kind in North America.
  Located at Shxwhá:y Village, the Shxwhá:y Soil Management Facility diverts contaminated soil from landfills by separating and cleaning it so it can be repurposed.
  The multi-million dollar Headlands Environmental facility officially opened on Tuesday, June 30. It is operated and staffed in partnership with Shxwhá:y Village.
  It was on that same site where Headl
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 2: England, USA and Belgium all advance to the Round of 16

  02-07-2026 17:21 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Three matches were played Monday, including USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, as England face off against the Democratic Republic of Congo.The United States, England and Belgium have all made it through to the next round.Portugal will play against Croatia at Toronto Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets for this match are $1,996, according to ticketdata.com on Thursday morning (July 2).Thursday, July 2:
  Spain vs. Austria
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 2: England, USA and Belgium advance to the Round of 16

  02-07-2026 17:21 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Three matches were played Monday, including USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, as England face off against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  The United States, England and Belgium have all made it through to the next round.
  Portugal will play against Croatia at Toronto Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. Tickets for this match are $1,996, according to ticketdata.com on Thursday morning (July 2).
  The second-to-last match at BC P
  
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• Oceanside Football Club hosts series of events to celebrate World Cup

  02-07-2026 16:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  With Canada co-hosting the world’s biggest soccer tournament this summer, Oceanside FC is celebrating with a series of community events designed to bring people together and share a love of the game.
  The celebrations began on Canada Day, July 1, when players, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters participated in the Parksville Canada Day Parade.
  “As a Canadian soccer community, we are proud to celebrate both our country and this historic moment for soccer in Canada,” sai
  
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• What to expect (and do) in the first 4 weeks with a puppy

  02-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming — for both the puppy and their new guardians.
  The first month is a period of adjustment, learning, and building trust. Understanding what your puppy needs during this time can help set the foundation for a confident, well-adjusted adult dog.
  Week one: Settling in
  Your puppy has just left everything they know, their littermates, familiar smells, and daily routine. It’s normal for puppies to feel uncertain, tired, o
  
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• Long-time member of Nanaimo Royal Canadian Legion branch given highest honour

  02-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A long-time member of Mt. Benson Branch 256 of the Royal Canadian Legion has received the highest legion honour for her contributions and service.
  During a Legion meeting held on Sunday, June 28, Joann Walton was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, which is the highest honour the Legion can bestow upon a member.
  During the ceremony, Gary Peters, command first vice-president with the Legion’s B.C. and Yukon command, went into detail about Walton’s involvement with the Royal Canadia
  
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• Nanaimo’s Rotary Bowl undergoing major upgrades

  02-07-2026 00:01 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Big changes are coming for Nanaimo’s Rotary Bowl Track and Field facility.
  For the rest of the summer and continuing until October, the City of Nanaimo will be working on the upgrade of the sports facility to meet the growing demands of the community, and give the city the ability to host higher-level track and field competitions.
  The upgrades will include a new high-jump area, a new pole-vault track, a sprint-start extension to the oval, and a new sod and irrigation system in the infield
  
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• What’s On, July 1

  01-07-2026 23:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  MUSIC
  Iron Kingdom, W.M.D. and Awkward will be performing at The Terminal Bar on July 2 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25.
  Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon will be performing at St. Andrew’s United Church on July 2 at 7 p.m. The performance is a part of a monthly jazz concert series. Tickets are available at www.porttheatre.com.
  Saving Grace, Long Cool Cowgirl and Zuva & Izzy will be performing at The Queen’s on July 3 at 7 p.m. This is a 19+ event with two pieces of ID required for admissi
  
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• Hands Across the Border: B.C. resident co-writes song honouring Canada-U.S. bond

  01-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A song written by two Canadians – including one from Surrey – is celebrating the longstanding bond between Canada and the United States.
  As Canadians prepare for Canada Day on July 1, and Americans get ready for Independence Day on July 4, a new song by South Surrey’s Marc Burchell and Halifax singer-songwriter Terry Kelly highlights the friendship between the two countries.
  Kelly is an Order of Canada recipient, award-winning singer-songwriter, motivational speaker and accompl
  
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• Former Kelowna Rocket back for 3rd stint with Vancouver Canucks

  01-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Third time’s the charm.
  On Wednesday, July 1, the Vancouver Canucks announced the signing of defenceman Luke Schenn to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.
  For the former Kelowna Rocket, this is his third stint with the Canucks. During the 2018-19 season, the Saskatoon product played in 18 games, tallying two assists. He was also with the Canucks for two seasons, from 2021-23, where he played 121 games, scoring eight goals and adding 30 assists.
  The 2026-27 campaign will be his 19th NHL sea
  
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• Blue Jays pitcher, future hall of famer, to make start for Vancouver Canadians: report

  01-07-2026 18:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Baseball fans can get a closer look at a future Hall of Fame pitcher in Vancouver this Friday.
  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehabilitation start for the High-A Vancouver Canadians on July 3, according to a report by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on Wednesday, July 1.
  Scherzer, who is currently on the injured list with back spasms, will pitch on Friday and then join the Blue Jays in Seattle for the club’s three-game weekend series to determine next steps in his recovery
  
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• Blue Jays pitcher, future hall of famer to make start for Vancouver Canadians: report

  01-07-2026 18:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Baseball fans can get a closer look at a future Hall of Fame pitcher in Vancouver this Friday.
  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehabilitation start for the High-A Vancouver Canadians on July 3, according to a report by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on Wednesday, July 1.
  Scherzer, who is currently on the injured list with back spasms, will pitch on Friday and then join the Blue Jays in Seattle for the club’s three-game weekend series to determine next steps in his recovery
  
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• Estate of Leonard Frank Hindle

  01-07-2026 17:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  We are solicitors for the Estate of Leonard Frank Hindle, who died in Parksville, B.C. on February 4, 2026. We are attempting to locate Shauna (possibly spelled Shawna), biological daughter of the deceased, who was last known to be living in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Please contact Raya MacKenzie at JB Lawyers LLP, 4th Floor, 1007 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5 telephone (250) 385-5787 Fax (250) 385-4364 or by email at [email protected] if you have any helpful information. rmac
  
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• ‘Beauties and Beasts’ the theme for Parksville sand sculpting competition

  01-07-2026 16:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Parksville Beach Festival returns this July for five-and-a-half weeks of fun activities in the sand.
  The sculptors will get to work on the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition on July 9, with the gates open to the public starting at 2 p.m. on July 10. There will be 14 soloists and eight doubles, with competitors coming from across Canada, as well as the U.S., Colombia, the Netherlands, Czechia and Australia.
  Judging will take place on July 12 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the sculptures will
  
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• VIDEO: Victoria’s cycling craze pedals into uncharted waters in Inner Harbour

  01-07-2026 16:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Often hailed as the ‘cycling capital of Canada’, Victoria’s love for the two-wheeled vehicle knows no bounds – and it would appear not even the ocean can stand in the way.
  In recent weeks, folks wandering along the Gorge Waterway and the Inner Harbour may have noticed the unusual sight of bicycles, complete with front baskets, gliding across the water.
  But rest assured, this is no water mirage. Victoria’s beloved mode of transportation has officially made the leap f
  
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• Victoria golfer captures pair of B.C. championship titles in Chilliwack

  01-07-2026 16:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A wave of relief washed over Veronica Ivy on the 18th green at Chilliwack Golf Club as she tapped in a final putt to claim two provincial golf championships on June 25.
  The Gorge Vale Golf Club member won both the women’s B.C. Mid-Amateur and Mid-Master championships, carding a 54-hole total of 223 to finish seven over par and one stroke ahead of Nonie Marler.
  The events ran concurrently with the B.C. Women’s Amateur from June 23 to 25.
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• Newly arrived family can’t wait to celebrate Canada Day

  01-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Members of the Chawack family couldn’t believe their luck when the Canadian government placed them in Nanaimo in October.
  Nyatouk, her daughter Gloria and brother Ken are from South Sudan, where they were forced to flee their home a number of years ago as the civil war in that African country began to heat up again.
  They spent years living as refugees in Egypt, before the Canadian government allowed them to come to this country as government-assisted refugees, and are working towards becom
  
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• Couple cares for pets left behind during Fort Simpson, NWT wildfire

  01-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  While the residents of Fort Simpson have had to flee their homes because of the wildfire bearing down on the community, some of them won’t have to worry about the animals they were forced to leave behind.
  Diedra Villeneuve and her partner, Derek McKillop, have been spending upwards of 14 hours a day driving around the community feeding and providing water and cuddles to pets that had to stay in Simpson.
  “Everyone can be assured their dogs are being taken care of,” said Villeneu
  
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• QUIZ: A time to celebrate Canada

  01-07-2026 14:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  On July 1, Canada marks its 159th birthday, and there is plenty to celebrate.
  Canada is the second-largest country in the world and is home to more than 41 million people.
  There are natural wonders across the country, as well as individuals who have made outstanding contributions in many fields.
  To celebrate Canada’s birthday, test your knowledge of this amazing country with these 17 questions.
  Good luck.READ MORE: QUIZ: How well do you know the Hudson’s Bay Company story?
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• B.C. Hydro says outage like one in Nanaimo Sunday not rare

  01-07-2026 03:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  An outage that affected over 11,000 customers in Nanaimo this weekend isn’t a rare phenomenon, according to a B.C. Hydro representative.
  Power went out to a number of areas in Nanaimo on Sunday, June 28 at around 10 a.m., due to what was referred to as a substation fault.
  Ted Olynyk, B.C. Hydro spokesperson, said while electricians headed to the substation near Northfield Road, the cause could not be determined, but such instances “happen all the time.” The outage ended approxi
  
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• Yukon minerals work still under review despite federal announcement

  01-07-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A statement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says potential mine cleanup and critical minerals work could be underway in the Yukon, but the company named in the release says it is still evaluating its options and the territorial government reports no activity.
  The June 17 release listed the Yukon among regions where Dutch firm Liminal By WMC and U.S.‑based Regeneration Enterprises intend to collaborate on critical minerals recovery and mine‑site restoration.
  Regeneratio
  
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• Vancouver-based metal act will be performing in Nanaimo

  01-07-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Vancouver-based metal band will be coming to Nanaimo to perform to support their new album.
  Iron Kingdom, who consists of Chris Osterman, lead vocalist and guitarist, as well as Leighton Holmes, bassist, Max Friesen, drummer, and Megan Merrick, lead guitarist, will be performing in Nanaimo at The Terminal Bar on Thursday, July 2 at 6 p.m., alongside W.M.D. (When Minds Develop) and Awkward AC.
  The purpose of the performance is to support their new album Shadows and Dust, which is the sixth full
  
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• Kelowna riding coach found guilty of sex crimes, child luring

  01-07-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Kelowna equestrian coach has been found guilty of luring a child for a sexual purpose after a jury returned its verdict on Monday evening.
  Sebastien Devrainne, originally from France, was found guilty in B.C. Supreme Court of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and making sexual materials available to a minor after a week-long trial in Kelowna before Justice Chan and a jury.
  The jury rejected the defence’s argument that the Crown failed to prove an inappropriate relationship occurred wh
  
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• Federal funding boosts Okanagan food rescue project

  01-07-2026 01:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB) received $100,000 in funding on Tuesday from the federal government as part of the nation’s new National Food Security Strategy.
  ​A large portion of the money will go toward COFB’s new Food Rescue Transformation Centre, an 11,000-square-foot warehouse and processing facility in Kelowna aimed at reducing food waste and tackling food insecurity.
  ​Kelowna Member of Parliament Stephen Fuhr made the announcement at the warehouse facility o
  
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• 17K hotdogs consumed: Vancouver by the numbers as FIFA World Cup hits halfway mark

  01-07-2026 01:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is now at the halfway mark and officials in Vancouver are breaking the host city down by the numbers.
  Vancouver has been the epicentre for celebrations in Vancouver, with the pedestrianized Granville Street, BC Place for the games, Science World decked out as the Trionda, the FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE grounds and TSN’s outdoor broadcast and viewing party at Jack Poole Plaza.
  There are also viewing parties throughout the Metro Vancouver area, namely at
  
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