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• Pre-paying for meals and shorter work week among changes in restaurant rebirth scene

  19-12-2022 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Pent-up demand appears to be fuelling a hearty appetite for restaurant dining this holiday season
  
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• Man charged after Victoria incident leaves 1 person critically injured

  05-07-2026 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A 30-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault following “a serious” attack in Saanich that left one person in critical condition, Saanich Police said in a press release.
  The assault happened just before 5 p.m. on July 3 in the 4000 block of Quadra Street. The victim remains in hospital in critical condition.
  Police said Suleyman Budak, 30, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with one count of aggravated assault. He remains in custody.
  Investigators said the vi
  
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• THORPE REPORT: High School Boys’ basketball teams hit nothing but net

  05-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The NBA playoffs concluded recently, with the New York Knicks winning their first championship since 1971 thanks to a 94-90 win over San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the finals.
  Which leads us to reflect on top local high school results from this past season, starting with boy’s teams at various levels of competition…
  We’ll start at the AAAA level, where the Dover Bay Dolphins senior boys’ team had another fantastic season, winning the Island title and making it to the pro
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 5: Canada & Paraguay eliminated from World Cup

  05-07-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Canada was eliminated from the World Cup Saturday (July 4) after losing 3-0 to Morocco.
  Canada’s Alistair Johnston, Stephen Eustáquio and Richie Laryea spoke to the media after the match.
  Johnston said he hoped that Canadians could be proud of the soccer they saw the team play during the World Cup.
  “They saw a Canadian team that was not afraid of anyone, that played how I think we always wan
  
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• Business Notes: Yarn-Tastic has moved to a new location in Nanaimo

  05-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Yarn-Tastic has moved to a new location in Nanaimo.
  The shop, which has everything you need to knit and crochet, from needles to hooks, to yarn and yarn kits, has been operating from 619 Townsite Rd. for the past two years, but moved during the past weekend to 1724 Bowen Rd.
  Sharon Dent is the manager of Yarn-Tastic’s two stores, with the other one located in Qualicum Beach.
  She said the business was looking for a larger location to expand its inventory and to have additional space for cla
  
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• B.C. Lions earn 1st win of CFL season, dumping Edmonton Elks 36-24 in Kelowna

  05-07-2026 04:10 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The losing skid is over.
  James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, leading the B.C. Lions to a 36-24 win over the Edmonton Elks in CFL action Saturday at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna.
  It was the first win of the season for the Lions (1-3), who have played their last two ‘home’ games in Kelowna with soccer’s World Cup taking precedence at BC Place.
  Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 320 yards and a TD for the Lions. Zander Horvath also had a pair of touchdowns, one on
  
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• Smoke from wildfire near Boston Bar fills Okanagan skies

  05-07-2026 03:53 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Smoke from two wildfires burning north of Boston Bar can be seen above the west side of Okanagan Lake.
  Several people took to social media Saturday evening to report a large plume of smoke in the hills above Westside Road.
  The Brunswick Creek fire was first reported on July 2 and is now estimated at 100 hectares and is burning out of control.
  The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for approximately four properties on Chaumox Road, north of North Bend in Electoral Area
  
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• Quickly growing grass fire extinguished off Highway 97 in West Kelowna

  05-07-2026 03:16 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A grass fire that sparked off Highway 97 and Sneena Road, Saturday evening, was quickly doused.
  According to West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund, crews responded to the area at about 5:30 p.m. as flames were quickly spreading right off the highway.
  The fire was located near Bridge Hill and grew to about 300 feet by 75 feet, said Brolund.
  “Crews were able to quickly knock down the fire despite heavy winds in the area, and it is now considered out,” he said.
  The cause of the blaze is
  
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• Nanaimo United FC U18 girls chasing provincial soccer crown

  04-07-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Nanaimo United FC U18 girls’ team has its sights on taking a soccer title on home turf at the upcoming provincial championships.
  The 2026 B.C. Soccer Youth Provincial A-Cup tournament takes place at various local pitches from Thursday-Sunday, July 9-12 and while the team previously thought its season was over, a berth was added, allowing it to compete in the friendly confines of the Harbour City.
  Fullback Emmalee Armour, fullback Ella Creed and striker Nya Wheatley are readying themsel
  
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• LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nanaimo parking policies

  04-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  To the editor,
  Parking is an ongoing problem in Nanaimo as elsewhere. The city has bylaws regarding suites in homes and carriage houses.
  The bylaw is clear: if you have a suite or carriage house on your property you must provide an additional parking space on your property.
  This sounds like a good policy to avoid overcrowded streets. The city’s position is you don’t have to use these spaces, you can park anywhere, even in front of your neighbour’s home without penalty.
  This is
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada loses 3-0 to Morocco ending 2026 World Cup journey

  04-07-2026 18:25 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  If you’re a glass-half-empty kind of person, Canada was outplayed in the second and lost 2-0.
  If you’re a half-full optimist, it was the country’s best showing at a World Cup ever, with wins on home soil, a hat trick and 6-0 victory and knockout round win.
  Morocco awaits the winner of the France-Paraguay game, which takes place later today in Philadelphia.
  Alphonso Davies didn’t see action.
  12:07 p.m.
  Canadian players salute fans and coach Jesse Marsch preparing to give p
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada down 2-0 to Morocco, quarter-final berth slipping away

  04-07-2026 18:25 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  11:45 a.m.
  Morocco scores to go up 2-0 with less than eight minutes left.
  11:43 a.m.
  Buchanan blasts one on Morocco goal. Corner.
  11:42 a.m.
  Canada subbing in more, Jacob Shaffelburg, Promise David in, Laryea and Ahmed out.
  11:40 a.m.
  Free kick for Canada, David taking, but it goes over crossbar.
  11:31 a.m.
  A yellow for Larin after goal collision. 1-0 Morocco at the hydration break.
  11:27 a.m.
  Morocco subbing in Chemsdine Talbi for El Khannouss, Sofyan Amrabat for Ayyoub Bouaddi. Canada subs in
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada down 1-0 to Morocco with quarter-final berth on the line

  04-07-2026 18:25 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  11:21 a.m.
  Yet another corner for Canada with its captain taking. The seventh of the game
  11:18 a.m.
  Morocco really pouring it on. About to take a corner, but no goal.
  11:13 a.m.
  After De Fougerolles yellow-carded, Ounahi scores for Morocco, 1-0.
  11:09 a.m.
  Second half starts. Canada with same players on as in first.
  10:52 a.m.
  At halftime, it’s 0-0. Canada has had four attempts on goal.
  10:51 a.m.
  Yellow for Bilal El Khannouss of Morocco.
  10:46 a.m.
  Six minutes of extra time. Canada has c
  
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• WORLD CUP: Canada battles Morocco for quarter-final berth

  04-07-2026 18:25 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
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  9 a.m.
  Starting 11 announced, which includes Burnaby’s own Niko Sigur and also Max Crépeau, Richie Laryea, Moïse Bombito, Luc De Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Stephen Eustáquio (wearing captain’s armband), Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Jonathan David and Tani Oluwaseyi.
  Alphonso Davies not included, but is expected to see action. Derek Cornelius out with muscle injury, according to reports.Today’s starters, presented by @GE_Appliances Max in-between the sti
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 4: Canada set to take on Morocco at 10 a.m. PT

  04-07-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Today is a big day for Canada at the 2026 World Cup, as it is the first time the men’s team has advanced into the round of 16.
  Canada is aiming to be the 5th CONCACAF team to reach the quarter-finals, after Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico and the USA.
  Canada will play against Morocco at 10 a.m. PT in Houston, Texas.
  The last time Canada and Morocco met in the World Cup was in 2022 during the group stage, when M
  
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• Vancouver Island BMX rider to represent Canada at world championships in Australia

  04-07-2026 15:35 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Qualicum Beach BMX racer Sarah Ferguson is preparing for the biggest competition of her career as she gets ready to represent Team Canada at the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, Australia.
  The championships, July 17 to July 25 at the Brisbane SX International BMX Centre, will mark Ferguson’s first appearance on the world stage — a milestone she says is both exciting and deeply meaningful.
  “I will be attending the World BMX Championships in Australia as part
  
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• Wells Gray Country director probes Trans Mountain pipeline proposal

  04-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  With Thursday’s announcement that a new oil pipeline will follow the previous Trans Mountain route through the North Thompson, an electoral area director is calling for community engagement as the project moves forward.
  Usoff Tsao, Area A (Wells Gray Country) director with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, shared some comments on the proposed pipeline project and some information he received from a Trans Mountain representative.
  “The feedback so far from myself and residents who
  
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• Remembering Kelowna’s Bailey McCourt, legacy lives on in Bill C-225

  04-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  This article discusses intimate partner violence and may be triggering to some readers. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse contact the Kelowna Women’s Shelter 24/7 support line at 250-763-1040 or text 236-970-0704. In an emergency, call 911.
  It was one year ago on July 4, that Bailey McCourt died following a brazen daytime attack allegedly carried out by her estranged ex-husband.
  Police were called to Mill Creek Crossing at Enterprise Way and Spall Rd. around 12:4
  
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• COLUMN: Efforts to revitalize downtown seem to have paid off

  04-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  It was often said about 20 years ago that you could fire a cannon up the middle of Commercial Street after 5 p.m. and you wouldn’t hit a single person.
  Downtown Nanaimo was going through a bit of a crisis back then as people and businesses began gravitating towards the city’s other, newer centres in the northern parts of the municipality, including the Woodgrove and Country Club areas, leaving the downtown core looking pretty empty.
  A number of businesses decided to stay put and ride
  
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• ‘It’s what’s best for my constituents’: MLA Boultbee explains decision to join B.C. NDP

  04-07-2026 14:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee says her decision to join the B.C. NDP caucus came down to what would be best for the people she represents.
  “I’ll be the first MLA in 10 years who’s been on the government bench in my riding, and that’s going to be great for my community and for my constituents,” she told the Western News. “It wasn’t something I did lightly, but I feel great about the decision, and I know that it’s going to be nothing but g
  
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• Quick response by Kelowna Fire Department snuffs suspicious grass fire

  04-07-2026 04:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A grass fire that sparked off the Rail Trail in Kelowna on July 3 is considered suspicious and under investigation.
  The Kelowna Fire Department responded to multiple calls at 2:30 p.m. for a fast spreading fire near Spall Road and Clement Avenue.
  Upon arrival, crews found a rank two grass fire estimated to be 100 feet by 200 feet and spreading toward the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
  The fire was quickly contained and crews remained on scene to put up a fire guard and extinguish hot spots.A wi
  
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• B.C. Conservative Leader Findlay emphasizes party unity following caucus retreat

  04-07-2026 02:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says her party is unified and ready to get out and hear from British Columbians following the party’s caucus retreat in Penticton.
  Findlay, backed by her caucus, spoke to reporters at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre in the second media scrum since her May 30 leadership race victory.
  “We know our purpose, know what we intend to do, what we want to do,” Findlay said. “We’re going to be talking to constit
  
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• Evacuation alert issued for wildfire north of Boston Bar

  04-07-2026 01:24 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert due to the Brunswick Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar.
  The wildfire, which is now 14 hectares, was discovered on July 2. B.C. Wildfire lists it as out of control.
  It’s believed to be human caused.
  B.C. Wildfire Service says its crews are currently helping the Boston Bar Fire Department respond to the fire. Along with the fire department, there are two initial attack crews, two unit crews and two response officers.
  There a
  
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• Nanaimo RCMP seek owner of bike ditched after alleged meat theft

  04-07-2026 01:02 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A mountain bike was ditched after an alleged meat thief was confronted at a north Nanaimo grocery store.
  Now police seek its owner.
  According to a press release, Nanaimo RCMP said it wants to find the owner of the black and white Schwinn, which has a serial number that includes 19B20. Police believe it was linked to an individual who is accused of stealing meat from the Save-On-Foods at Woodgrove Centre on Wednesday, July 1 – the suspect fled with the items.
  Anyone who believes the bike be
  
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• Mixed emotions from B.C. environmental groups on Alberta’s pipeline proposal

  04-07-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Alberta’s plans for a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s coast that runs close to or alongside the current Trans Mountain were met with mixed reviews from environmental groups.
  On the one hand, it does not require chopping down a giant swath of forest and lifting the moratorium on oil tankers docking on B.C.’s North Coast, as a northern route would.
  But it’s still an oil pipeline that would be more than 1,000 kilometres long.
  “The decision to uphold the North Coast tanker b
  
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• Surrey judge grants conditional discharge to woman who assaulted her girlfriend

  03-07-2026 23:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Surrey judge has granted a woman a conditional discharge with 30 months probation after she pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm against her girlfriend.
  The court heard Tricia Monsalud assaulted Danica Ricci between Feb. 27, 2025 and March 1, 2025. They had been in a relationship since 2023.
  Judge Michael Libby in his reasons for sentence noted that a suspended sentence would result in a criminal record whereas a conditional discharge “that later becomes absolute through complia
  
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• ‘All hands on deck’: Clearwater mayor responds to new possible oil pipeline in town

  03-07-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Thursday’s pipeline route announcement from the federal and Alberta governments has Clearwater in expectation of a new oil project running through town.
  In a press conference on Thursday, July 2, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced what they call a nation-building project that they hope will bring over $200 billion in direct investments to Canada, create over 175,000 jobs and help connect Alberta oil to global markets.
  They announced that the proposed pi
  
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• Former B.C. RCMP Supt. pleads guilty to assault with weapon

  03-07-2026 23:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A former superintendent for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon Friday, almost one year after he was involved in an incident near Bella Coola.
  Steven McVarnock, born in 1961, was charged with assault with a weapon and assault Aug. 20, 2025, related to an incident that took place in Hagensborg July 29 of that year.
  McVarnock appeared virtually from Bella Coola in Robson Square Provincial Court July 3, and entered a guilty plea on the assault with weapon charge.
  
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• Viewing party for Canada-Morocco FIFA World Cup game at Nanaimo park

  03-07-2026 21:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo residents are being invited to watch Canada play Morocco in FIFA 2026 World Cup action at a public gathering this weekend.
  City of Nanaimo will host a viewing party for the Round of 16 matchup Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at Harewood Centennial Park, stated a social media post.
  There is no fee for admission and the city is recommending attendees bring a blanket, lawn chair as well as their Canadian pride.
  Canada went 1-1-1 and finished second in Group B in round robin play, defe
  
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• Owl found on side of Williams Lake road transported to rehabilitation society

  03-07-2026 20:21 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A long-eared owl found by a paramedic is hopefully on its way to recovery after being transported to Delta by a Williams Lake trucking company.
  The medium-sized, slender owl made its journey in a plastic-covered pet carrier on Friday, July 3, by Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. to the city in B.C.’s Lower Mainland, where it was anticipated to be picked up by a volunteer who would take it to the OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
  It was found a few days earlier by a paramedic
  
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