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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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• Can’t buy me love: Experts share Valentine’s advice for B.C. couples

  13-02-2026 02:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  As Valentine’s Day approaches, many couples are starting to feel it in their pockets rather than in their hearts. Advertisements for jewelry, dining experiences, and gifts can make the day to celebrate love feel like a high-pressure sales pitch.
  According to two psychology professors at the University of Victoria, this day does not have to be extravagant to be meaningful. Instead, they remind those in love to revisit their relationships and get a reality health check done.
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• B.C. counsellors are reimagining access to mental health care

  13-02-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Victoria based clinical counsellor Christa Martel was driving to Montreal when her long-time friend called her to talk about a crisis she was experiencing.
  By the time she finished the three hour phone conversation, she was exhausted and alarmed.
  She didn’t mind helping a friend and directing them towards the necessary therapy, but she wondered how someone else without access to a clinical counsellor would decide where to get help.
  “Do we really not have resources that teach people h
  
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• 3 total violations issued against B.C. ostrich farm

  13-02-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  On top of losing its entire herd of more than 300, Universal Ostrich Farms was issued three violations by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
  The Edgewood farm has challenged the Health of Animals violations, two of which each come with a $10,000 penalty. It has been successful in one.
  The first came in December 2024, that Universal Ostrich failed to notify the nearest veterinary inspector of the presence of a reportable disease or toxic substance, or any fact indicating its presence. Th
  
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• Vancouver Island Symphony brings Cuban vibes

  13-02-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Cuban culture and music will be celebrated in Nanaimo as part of Cuban Vibes: A Symphonic Festival, hosted by the Vancouver Island Symphony.
  The three-day musical festival runs Thursday-Saturday Feb. 12-14 at The Port Theatre, and will highlight Cuban artists, salsa lessons and jazz.
  “Cuban music has very deep roots into folklore and into Afro-Cuban rhymes and also into rhymes that we inherit from Spain, so it’s a very unique berth of genres in Cuba,” said Cosette Justo Vald&ea
  
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• Highway 4 to face 6-hour closure on Feb. 25

  13-02-2026 01:04 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Highway 4 will face several interruptions in the coming weeks due to roadwork including a complete closure from just by Coombs Country Candy in Port Alberni to Chalet Road.
  Feb. 17 to Feb. 19
  From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. drivers can expect single-lane traffic and short delays at Sutton Pass, Hydro Hill and Doyle Creek, between Port Alberni and Ucluelet, as crews will be doing a geotechnical investigation.
  Feb. 17 to Feb. 24
  From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, crews will be repairing the shoulder four ki
  
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• Edmonton rallies to knock off hosts in B.C. pee wee hockey tourney opener

  13-02-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  There was no quit in these soldiers from northern Alberta.
  The Edmonton KC Lancers rallied three times from two-goal deficits to defeat the hometown tournament hosts, the Vernon Watkin Motors Mustangs, 5-4 in overtime in the opening game of the 53rd Vernon Coca Cola Classic Pee Wee Hockey Tournament Thursday, Feb. 12, at Kal Tire Place North.
  Kaiden Brodyk’s second goal of the game at 2:50 of extra time gave the Lancers the comeback victory.
  The tournament could not have started better for
  
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• ‘I saw our country come together’: MP Tamara Kronis speaks on Tumbler Ridge tragedy

  13-02-2026 00:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Nanaimo-Lantzville MP Tamara Kronis stated that all political parties are standing in unity to mourn the victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting that claimed the lives of nine people, including the suspected shooter.
  “Today in the House of Commons, I saw our country come together, five leaders normally adversaries stood and mourned in unity,” Kronis said. “Each gave thanks to the RCMP who responded within two minutes and it saved lives. Each acknowledged the first responders
  
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• ‘Unimaginable pain’: B.C. Lt.-Gov. mourns Tumbler Ridge shootings in amended throne speech

  12-02-2026 23:25 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The B.C. legislature was far quieter than normal as the session opened in the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the usual pomp and celebration that accompanies the delivery of the throne speech was cancelled in favour of a more sombre presentation.
  Instead of the normal speech outlining the government’s legislative priorities that was scheduled for Thursday afternoon (Feb. 12), Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia dedicated abbreviated remarks to the people of Tumbler Ridge, who she said ar
  
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• One person shot in dispute outside Woodgrove Centre

  12-02-2026 22:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  One man was shot and several people were bear-sprayed when a dispute erupted into a violent confrontation outside Woodgrove Centre in north Nanaimo.
  According to a Nanaimo RCMP report, the incident happened Wednesday, Feb. 11, at about 3:30 p.m. when a group of youth got into a confrontation that quickly escalated when one dispersed bear spray and another produced a firearm, according to the report, that resulting in several individuals being exposed to the bear spray, and one person subsequentl
  
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• RCMP, families release names, photos to honour Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

  12-02-2026 22:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  In wake of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, many support services are available to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 310-Mental Health Support at 310-6789; Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868; Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988; KUU-US (Indigenous) Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717; Métis Crisis Line: 1-833-638-4722; Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868.
  B.C. RCMP have released the names and ages of the victims in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10.
  Eight people, ra
  
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• B.C. RCMP release names of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

  12-02-2026 22:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  B.C. RCMP have released the names and ages of the victims in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10.
  The eight victims range in age from 11 to 39 years old.
  More to come.
  
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• COLUMN: Learning about historic horrors no longer a textbook lesson

  12-02-2026 22:13 via nanaimobulletin.com
  I don’t vacation like your everyday tourist.
  As a naturally inquisitive person, I set out on trips with the goal of learning more about the places I’m headed, to record things, and to share what I’ve learned. And yes, I’ll admit, that is a lot like being at work.
  It also means I have happily sacrificed beach time to visit not just the somewhat-touristy Pearl Harbour site, but also the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, in 2016. The latter is the where
  
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• Man purchases $67 of goods with counterfeit bill and more Nanaimo RCMP calls

  12-02-2026 21:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  An individual attempting to buy $67 worth of items with a counterfeit bill and a household fan striking a vehicle from above were among the calls responded to by the Nanaimo RCMP recently.
  In a press release, the Nanaimo RCMP report that the detachment responded to almost 600 calls for service between Feb. 5-10, with unwanted persons equating to 12 per cent of the calls; suspicious persons, circumstances or vehicle for 10 per cent; well-being checks for 9 per cent; traffic for 9 per cent and dis
  
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• Campbell River quilters guild presents Quilt of Valour to long-time veteran

  12-02-2026 21:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Friday, Feb. 6 was National Quilt of Valour Sewing Day and the Campbell River Friendship Quilter’s Guild celebrated with a quilt presentation to speaker Lt.-Col Steven Deschamps.
  A Quilt of Valour (QOV), “is a hug from a grateful nation and a tribute to an injured Canadian Armed Forces member, past or present,” states the official QOV site and since 2009, more than 27,730 quilts have been made and given to Canadian veterans across the country.
  Each have a special meaning and a
  
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• Semi sought in fatal pedestrian crash in Vernon

  12-02-2026 19:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  UPDATE 10:30 a.m.A pedestrian was hit, and killed, by a vehicle that failed to remain on scene in Vernon Thursday morning.
  Highway 6 was closed to traffic Feb. 12 while police investigated the crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man.
  Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, Vernon Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance Service were called around 7:25 a.m. to a report of a deceased person lying in the eastbound lanes of Highway 6 near the 27th Street intersection.
  Investigators determined the pedestrian was in
  
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• VIDEO: B.C.’s first cancer physiatrist improving patients’ lives with movement

  12-02-2026 19:23 via nanaimobulletin.com
  BC Cancer Kelowna is improving outcomes for patients by implementing movement and exercise from the moment of diagnosis.
  Dr. Lauren Capozzi is based in Kelowna and the first cancer physiatrist in the province, as well as one of nine in Canada. She launched the new referral-based program in September 2025 and has helped more than 100 patients.
  Capozzi said she works closely with the oncology team as well as physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and other health professionals on the fu
  
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• Woman gets trapped under moving pickup in Nanaimo

  12-02-2026 19:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Police in Nanaimo are looking for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck and then dragged a short distance under a vehicle in the north end of the city.
  The incident happened at about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the 6600 block of Applecross Road, according to a Nanaimo RCMP press release.
  Officers arrived to find the victim being treated for her injuries by B.C. Ambulance paramedics and Nanaimo Fire Rescue, before she was taken to hospital for further treatment.
  Speaking with the driver and
  
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• Canada begins Olympic men’s hockey tourney with 5-0 thumping of Czechia

  12-02-2026 19:04 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Canada’s men’s hockey squad is off and running at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
  Connor McDavid had three assists and Macklin Celebrini, Mark Stone, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon and Nick Suzuki scored single goals as Canada beat Czechia 5-0 on Thursday. Captain Sidney Crosby added two helpers for the winners, while goalie Jordan Binnington picked up the shutout, making 26 saves.
  Lukas Dostal took the loss in goal for Czechia, stopping 32 of 36 shots.
  The teams battled t
  
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• Kathleen Brodie

  12-02-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Dec.20, 1924-Jan.19,2026
  It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Brodie have to say goodbye to our matriarch of 101 years. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband John Brodie, son Neil and grandson Adam. She has left behind her daughters Leanor Davidson (Bruce) and Patricia Duncan, and son Peter Brodie (Catrin). As well as her daughter in law Sarah Brodie, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
  Kathleen was an active member of Eastern Star, Nanaimo chapter and Cedar and B
  
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• Nanaimo Clippers @ Surrey Eagles Sunday, February 22, 2026 - BCHL

  12-02-2026 18:02 via news.google.com
  Nanaimo Clippers @ Surrey Eagles Sunday, February 22, 2026  BCHL
  
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• Military sexual assault investigation was rushed, biased, watchdog commission says - NanaimoNewsNOW

  12-02-2026 17:46 via news.google.com
  Military sexual assault investigation was rushed, biased, watchdog commission says  NanaimoNewsNOW
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge after mass shooting - NanaimoNewsNOW

  12-02-2026 16:56 via news.google.com
  CP NewsAlert: Carney to visit Tumbler Ridge after mass shooting  NanaimoNewsNOW
  
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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 - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  12-02-2026 14:38 via news.google.com
  The alpha dog myth is based on outdated science  Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
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• No jail for brazen Nanaimo robbery - NanaimoNewsNOW

  12-02-2026 14:31 via news.google.com
  No jail for brazen Nanaimo robbery  NanaimoNewsNOW
  
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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 - Nanaimo News Bulletin

  12-02-2026 10:33 via news.google.com
  B.C. family’s deaths ruled homicide-suicide by Coroner’s jury  Nanaimo News Bulletin
  
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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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• Father of Alberta school shooting victim talks grieving and forgiveness - NanaimoNewsNOW

  12-02-2026 10:15 via news.google.com
  Father of Alberta school shooting victim talks grieving and forgiveness  NanaimoNewsNOW
  
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