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• Nanaimo Square changes rejected - Penticton Herald

  04-04-2025 22:55 via news.google.com
  Nanaimo Square changes rejected  Penticton Herald
  
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• ‘It’s like a big dumping ground’: Concerns swell over boats in Central Saanich

  12-02-2026 14:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Amid the fog, the highest of tides tickles the lowest branches of trees lining Tod Inlet.
  Tiny relative to the adjacent Saanich Inlet, but all commingled as part of the Salish Sea, and traditional territories of local First Nations, this inlet lies within Gowlland Tod Provincial Park.BC Parks notes that visitors will find remnants of early industry, the remains of settlements associated with the Vancouver Portland Cement Company, which thrived there until the 1900s.Even though there’s been
  
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• The alpha dog myth is based on outdated science

  12-02-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  I often get calls from dog guardians who are genuinely worried that their dog is trying to “take over” the household. They’ll describe situations in which the dog won’t let them on the bed or sofa. Almost always, the conclusion is the same: “They’re trying to be the alpha.”
  It’s an understandable assumption, but it’s also one that’s rooted in outdated science.
  The idea of the “alpha dog” comes from a long-standing myth about
  
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• B.C. family’s deaths ruled homicide-suicide by Coroner’s jury

  12-02-2026 10:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  A coroner’s inquest into the deaths of a Prince Rupert family in 2023 has concluded after the jury found that homicide and suicide were the causes of death.
  The jury found that Christopher Duong died of self-inflicted wounds to the neck and middle of the arm, while his wife, Janet Nguyen, and their two children, Alexander and Harlan’s deaths were all classified as homicide.
  Homicide is a classification or manner of death assigned by the BC Coroners Service, defined as “death du
  
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• Community mourns shooting victims at B.C. Legislature vigil

  12-02-2026 05:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  “It’s hard.”
  The words echoed through the Legislature grounds as Speaker Raj Chouhan fought back tears while delivering a speech at a vigil as the country mourns the lives of those that were killed in a mass shooting in a Tumbler Ridge school on Tuesday.
  “Nobody ever imagined that something [this] tragic could happen in a town like Tumbler Ridge, where kids are sent to school to learn. They were in the classroom getting ready for a brighter future,” Chouhan told the
  
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• ‘One big family’: Tumbler Ridge mayor calls for continued support after shooting

  12-02-2026 05:19 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Mayor Darryl Krakowka describes Tumbler Ridge as “one big family,” and that family is going to need to continued support as the northeastern B.C. community grapples with the fallout of one of the worst mass shootings in the province’s history.
  Politicians – across all levels of government and party lines – are in Tumbler Ridge Wednesday night (Feb. 11) in the wake of the deadly shootings the day before.
  Eight people were killed across two locations: Tumbler Ridge Se
  
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• 50 years later, 2 new books reveal why 1976 rocked for KISS and Rush

  12-02-2026 03:37 via nanaimobulletin.com
  I was a big KISS fan as a preteen kid, then discovered Rush a few years later. In different ways, both bands — one a trio of talented yet humble Ontarians, the other a foursome of shock-rock trailblazers from New York — made music that has echoed through the decades.
  Now, early in 2026, two new Quarto Publishing books by different authors document the pivotal rock year of 1976 when both Rush and KISS began to have some commercial success, the year after the two bands had toured the S
  
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• Yukon RCMP probe social media post at high school, no threat found

  12-02-2026 02:02 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The Whitehorse RCMP responded to Porter Creek Secondary School on Feb. 11, 2026, after receiving a report of a concerning social media post involving a student.
  Police say the report came in at approximately 12:52 p.m., prompting officers to “immediately” begin an uttering‑threats investigation and attend the school for the safety of students and staff.
  According to the RCMP, the investigation determined there was no direct threat to public safety. Officers remained at the scho
  
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• Calgary soccer club Wild about B.C. keeper

  12-02-2026 01:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The Calgary Wild are nuts about their latest signing.
  Vernon’s Molly Race – who was born in Cowtown – will continue her professional soccer career in the city of her birth as she inked a deal with the Calgary Wild FC of the Northern Super League Monday, Feb. 9.
  The Northern Super League is the top-division professional women’s soccer league in Canada.
  A graduate of W.L. Seaton Secondary, Race played for the UBC Okanagan Heat from 2020 to 2022, then spent three years playi
  
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• ‘Restore Main Street’ B.C. Conservative candidate’s message to the Okanagan

  12-02-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Former B.C. cabinet minister Iain Black is in the race for the Province’s Conservative leadership.
  With former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad stepped down from his role last December; no fewer than ten candidates are looking to unite the party under their vision.
  With his experience leading in the public and private sectors, Black believes he is the right person for the job.
  From 2005 until 2011, Black was MLA of the Port Moody-Coquitlam riding for the B.C. Liberals. During this time
  
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• Beefs & Bouquets, Feb. 11

  11-02-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  BOUQUET From the editor to all the lovely readers who take the time to read, post about and submit our Beefs and Bouquets.
  BEEF To the neighbour in our cul-de-sac who feels it’s his job to illuminate our street all night with his obnoxious lamps. If you didn’t notice, there is a streetlight already doing that with a lot less aggressive light.
  BOUQUET To the young lady who offered assistance at Lordco’s motor spare parts south end branch. She helped me not only with the purchase
  
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• 2 Tumbler Ridge victims transported to Lower Mainland for care: Health ministry

  11-02-2026 23:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  B.C.’s health ministry says the emergency response to the Tumbler Ridge schools shooting included ground ambulances, advanced care paramedics and two B.C. Emergency Health Service (BCEHS) air ambulances.
  Alberta’s Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) also responded. Black Press has reached out to STARS for details.
  The RCMP said on Wednesday morning that nine people were killed and 27 were injured.
  According to the health ministry update, BCEHS provided care to patients on site, t
  
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• What’s On, Feb. 11

  11-02-2026 23:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  MUSIC
  Odds, a Canadian pop rock band, performs at The Queens Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets on www.eventbrite.ca. 19+.
  Cuban Vibes: A Symphonic Festival hosted by the Vancouver Island Symphony takes place Feb. 12-14 at The Port Theatre. Tickets online at www.porttheatre.com.
  Wet Future, a high-energy alt-rock band, with special guest Idle Lane performs at The Queens on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15 online at www.eventbrite.ca or $20 at the door. 19+.
  Firebird and The Rad Mammals play folk, root
  
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• UPDATED: Eby cancels typical throne speech, Tumbler Ridge day of mourning to be held

  11-02-2026 22:27 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Premier David Eby will not deliver his planned throne speech to the Lieutenant Governor on Thursday, Feb. 12, due to Tuesday’s mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge.
  The B.C. legislature will instead hold a moment of silence, followed by a 2 p.m. speech by Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia that will focus on the tragedy. The “legally required procedures” will then be carried out to open the legislative session.
  B.C. is also declaring Thursday a day of mourning.
  Cocchia’s remarks will still
  
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• UPDATED: B.C. cancels typical throne speech, Tumbler Ridge day of mourning to be held

  11-02-2026 22:27 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Premier David Eby will not be having the Lieutenant Governor deliver his planned throne speech on Thursday, Feb. 12, due to Tuesday’s mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge.
  The B.C. legislature will instead hold a moment of silence, followed by a 2 p.m. speech by Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia that will focus on the tragedy. The “legally required procedures” will then be carried out to open the legislative session.
  B.C. is also declaring Thursday a day of mourning.
  Cocchia’s remarks wil
  
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• Eby not delivering planned throne speech, Tumbler Ridge day of mourning to be held

  11-02-2026 22:27 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Premier David Eby will not deliver the throne speech as planned on Thursday, Feb. 12, due to the tragedy at Tumbler Ridge.
  The B.C. legislature will instead hold a moment of silence followed by remarks by Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia. The “legally required procedures” will then be delivered to open the legislative session.
  The RCMP gave the latest update on the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on Wednesday morning, telling reporters nine people are confirmed to have died, including the shoote
  
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• Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district offers advice on helping kids cope with Tumbler Ridge tragedy

  11-02-2026 21:48 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools shared strategies and resources to help guide conversations with children involving the recent B.C. school shooting.
  The ‘letter for families regarding traumatic aftermath’ distributed to local families, comes after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10 that left nine people dead, including the suspected shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, according to B.C. RCMP.
  “It is often hard to know how to reassure our children when we ourselv
  
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• Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district offers advice on coping with Tumbler Ridge tragedy

  11-02-2026 21:48 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools shared strategies and resources to help guide conversations with children involving the recent B.C. school shooting.
  The ‘letter for families regarding traumatic aftermath’ distributed to local families, comes after a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10 that left nine people dead, including the suspected shooter, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, according to B.C. RCMP.
  “It is often hard to know how to reassure our children when we ourselv
  
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• Death toll in Tumbler Ridge school shooting corrected to 9, suspect identified

  11-02-2026 20:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  RCMP have identified the suspect in the deadly school Tumbler Ridge shooting as an 18-year-old resident of the community. As well police have corrected the number of people killed.
  Police provided the latest update at B.C. RCMP headquarters in Surrey Wednesday morning (Feb. 11), nearly 24 hours since they first issued the emergency alert for the northeastern B.C. community after the mass shooting.
  Nine people are dead – including the suspect – across two locations: The Tumbler Ridge
  
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• Provincial snowpack slightly below normal

  11-02-2026 20:32 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The latest snowpack levels for British Columbia show the snowpack is slightly lower than normal, and much higher than it was a year ago.
  However, some parts of the province are well below normal levels and have an increased risk for drought conditions this year.
  The information, from the provincial Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, was released on Wednesday, Feb. 11, and shows the Feb. 1 snow levels at 78 manual snow courses and 116 automated snow weather stations.
  Provincewide,
  
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• World leaders react to Tumbler Ridge shooting, Canada lowers flags to half-mast

  11-02-2026 20:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Condolences are pouring in from international leaders after the horrific school shooting in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
  Prime Minister Mark Carney has directed all Canadian government buildings to lower flags to half-mast.
  “Following yesterday’s tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., I have asked that Canada’s flag atop the Peace Tower, and across all government buildings, be flown at half-mast for the next seven days as our nation mourns with the community,&rd
  
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• VIDEO: B.C. player delivers glass-shattering hit in Saskatchewan

  11-02-2026 19:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Morgan Hackman is now certified Bronco Tough.
  The Vernon hockey player has earned himself a permanent spot on the Humboldt Broncos’ social media feeds for a glass-shattering hit in a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League game Feb. 3 against the hometown Battlefords North Stars.
  The clean bodycheck came early in the first period of what would be a 3-2 Broncos loss to the Stars. Hackman puts Battlefords defenceman Alex Coventry through the glass.Coventry was not injured on the play, though it to
  
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• Cowichan heroes recognized for life-saving resuscitation

  11-02-2026 19:12 via nanaimobulletin.com
  At the right place, at the right time.
  BC Emergency Health Services recognized and honoured local realtor Janice Pearson, and local nurse Sarah Michaluk at a ceremony at the BCEHS ambulance station in Duncan on Jan. 25. Both women contributed to the successful resuscitation of Grant Ritchie after he suddenly had a cardiac arrest emergency on Feb. 12, 2024.
  Pearson was sitting in her vehicle with her dog outside a home she had recently sold when she noticed Ritchie and his friend Sarah Michaluk w
  
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• Journey of musical storytelling strolls onto B.C. stages

  11-02-2026 19:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  An imaginative and musically-rich chamber musical is journeying into towns across the province.
  J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow is in Cranbrook Feb. 19, Creston Feb. 20 Nelson Feb. 21, Kelowna Feb. 23, Vernon Feb. 24 and Golden Feb. 26.
  The journey of musical storytelling is led by CBC’s Tom Allen.
  Part concert, part storytelling experience, J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow traces a pivotal moment in the early life of Johann Sebastian Bach, long before he became the revered
  
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• Nathan Rourke returns home as B.C. Lions visit Greater Victoria schools

  11-02-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The message was blunt, personal, and hard to dodge.
  Standing in front of the entire student body at Lambrick Park Secondary on Feb. 10, Nathan Rourke wasn’t there to talk about touchdowns or trophies.
  Instead, the Victoria-born B.C. Lions quarterback, joined by teammate and former Westshore Rebels wide receiver Kieran Poissant, asked students to think about what it actually means to step in, speak up, and take responsibility when something isn’t right.Nathan Rourke chats with student
  
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• Thanks for the honks: Goldstream protesters celebrate B.C. Malahat pause

  11-02-2026 17:41 via nanaimobulletin.com
  For the Goldstream Protectors, the blare of car horns has become the sweet sound of success.
  For more than three years, the group has been a familiar sight to drivers along the Trans-Canada Highway, gathering outside Goldstream Provincial Park every Tuesday morning to protest provincial plans to widen the road.
  Tuesday (Feb. 10), the tone of the group’s protest shifted.
  Mixed among the groups’s usual “Save our salmon” messages were signs of gratitude instead of warning, w
  
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• BigSteelBox Corporation: PPSA Lien

  11-02-2026 15:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  BigSteelBox Corporation
  located at
  13331a Simpson Rd Cassidy, BC.
  claims a PPSA Lien against
  Oraevsky, Nick
  of Nanaimo, BC,
  For arrears of container rent amounting to $3,002.72, plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full, the contents of the storage container filled with what we believe to be a mattress and box spring, shelving units, fishing rod, furniture, and other miscellaneous items, will be sold via online auction, on Ibid4Storage.com on February 13, 2026.
  
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• VIU men’s hockey team raising money through Tubbers tournament

  11-02-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Nanaimo Ice Centre was the site of a hockey tournament benefiting the Vancouver Island University Mariners’ club hockey team.
  The Nanaimo Tubbers Tournament took place from Friday-Sunday, Feb. 6-8, with 20 teams competing for the tournament win, according to Gord Nowicki, team president. It is the 43rd iteration of the tournament, he said, although the VIU team took over tournament operation four years ago – seven teams hailed from Nanaimo.
  The VIU team receives no funding from the u
  
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• VIDEO: Circus arts bring high-flying thrills to Victoria school

  11-02-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  After nearly a full show of students dancing from the rafters on silks, spinning in hoops and juggling their way through the spotlight, suddenly attention shifts at Central Middle School.
  Filling a standard school gym, Cirque de la 7e rue, part of the Applied Learning Program at the Victoria school, had the crowd on its toes Feb. 5.
  That hit a crescendo as performer Theo Vu appeared atop a 10-foot wheel, rolling slowly across the gym while juggling.“I felt weirdly relaxed. Which is crucial
  
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• ‘Wrap these families with love,” B.C. premier says after fatal Tumbler Ridge shooting

  11-02-2026 06:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Premier David Eby says his government will stand with the Tumbler Ridge community “in the days and weeks and months ahead” following a shooting that left 10 people dead, including the suspect.
  Eby, joined by Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger Tuesday night (Feb. 10), provided the provincial government’s update in the fatal shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small community in northeastern B.C.
  “I can say for myself, and I’m sure for many British Columbians, many Canadian
  
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