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• Putin’s call-up fuels Russian anger, instability, violence

  26-09-2022 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Fears are running high that Moscow might close the borders to men of fighting age
  
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• What’s On, July 15

  15-07-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  MUSIC
  V. Vecker, Lori Goldston and summeramp will be playing on July 16 at The Vault Cafe at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. Goldston is a renowned cellist who had performed with Nirvana on the Unplugged album.
  James Vickers Band will be playing on July 17 at The Queen’s at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door, and $15 for advance tickets for seniors and minors. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets are available at www.showpass.com.
  Druin, Circle of Tita
  
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• Graham Warhurst

  15-07-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  Graham Warhurst passed away peacefully on June 19th at the age of eightyseven at his home in Nanaimo surrounded by family. He leaves behind his children Gillian, Simon, Mairi and Pippa and two loving sons-in-law Spencer and Martin. In addition, he will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Alex, Meg, Tessa, Piper, Keenan, Spencer, Natalie and North. His absence will be felt at Spencer’s upcoming marriage to Savannah. He also leaves behind his sister Norma who lives in K
  
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• Drew Samarin

  15-07-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  We are remembering our dear brother with heavy hearts today on his birthday, July 15th. Not a single hour goes by that we don’t think of Drew since his passing 73 days ago, on May 4, 2026. Drew was an honourable man, who lived his life with integrity. He had a huge heart, was a deep thinker, and possessed a great wit and sense of humour.
  Growing up, Drew was never mean nor impatient with us, however he did give us funny nicknames. In the summers we enjoyed many family camping adventures to
  
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• Douglas Randall Anthony

  15-07-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  December 10th, 1950 – October 25th, 2025
  Please join us to honor the memory of Douglas Randall Anthony, beloved spouse of Roberta (Bobbi), who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly October 25th, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday August 22nd, 2026 from 1-4PM at 6722 Alger Road, Lantzville. Doug was born in Winnipeg, December 10th , 1950 to Michael and Catherine Anthony. Growing up in “the Peg”, his youth was filled with outdoor hockey, trips
  
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• Learner caught going 97 km/h over speed limit on B.C.’s Sea to Sky Highway

  15-07-2026 18:25 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A motorcyclist with her learner licence got her motorcycle impounded after police say she was going 177 km/h in an 80 zone on the Sea to Sky Highway.
  A B.C. Highway Patrol officer was near Furry Creek on Highway 99 when they got a speed reading of 177 km/h in an 80 zone on July 11, police said in a news release Wednesday (July 15).
  Police said the driver was a 22-year-old Vancouver woman who only had a Class 7 (passenger vehicle learner) and a Class 8 (motorcycle learner) licence.
  She ended up g
  
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• WJ (Bill) McCullough (Colonel Ret’d)

  15-07-2026 17:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  1935 – 2026
  Bill passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his wife Denyse (Chateauvert), his brothers Don and Harry from Guelph, Ontario and our Nanaimo family the Mitchells. Bill was born in Guelph, Ontario, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1960 and enjoyed an exciting career over the next 30 years. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Cross in 1985 for his conspicuous courage and distinguished conduct earned in Lebanon as Chargé d’Affaires for the Canadian E
  
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• Sylvia Dorman (Nickeas)

  15-07-2026 17:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  July 30, 1938 – July 1, 2026
  Sylvia Dorman (née Nickeas) left this world on July 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Lakeside Gardens. Her time there was filled with new friends, adventures and word games. We are thankful for their care of our beloved Sylvia. Carrying with her a lifetime of stories that shaped the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to hear them. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, resilience, and adventure that will continue to live on through
  
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• Michael Joseph McHale

  15-07-2026 17:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  July 30, 1943 – March 28, 2026
  Passed away on March 28, 2026, at NRGH. He leaves behind two daughters Paula (Rob) and Carole (Glen), ex/lifelong friend Huguette, two grand daughters Justine and Victoria, sisters Anna and Maria (Kim), nieces and nephews, friends and family across the world. Predeceased by his mother Phyllis (1943), parents Thomas Gerald (2009) and Daisy (2010), brother Gerard (2002), sister-in-law Valentine (2023) and brother-in-law Gary (2014).
  Michael was born in England
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 14: Spain heads to the finals

  15-07-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  Spain is heading to the World Cup final for the first time in 16 years, after defeating France 2-0 on Tuesday (July 14).
  Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal scored the first goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute, and Pedro Porro added a second in the second half.
  The last and only time Spain reached the World Cup championship match was in South Africa in 2010, when they defeated the Netherlands
  
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• New art at Nanaimo’s McGregor Park to commemorate Japanese Canadians

  15-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The area along the waterfront known as McGregor Park is getting a makeover.
  The park, which is a part of the Nanaimo Harbour Front Walkway and located directly across the harbour from the Port Theatre, will become home to a permanent landscape art installation celebrating Japanese-Canadian heritage in Nanaimo through design and public art integrated into the natural landscape.
  With funding from the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society and the City of Nanaimo, the project is intended to create a la
  
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• Okanagan soccer team disqualified from Provincial Championship after unprofessional conduct

  15-07-2026 14:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A youth soccer team from Kelowna was disqualified from the 2026 U17 Provincial Championship in Nanaimo over the weekend despite never losing a game.
  ​The Okanagan FC and the Saanich Fusion U17 teams were both disqualified from the provincial championship following their actions in the final group game of the tournament, which saw both teams play the match against each other in a non-competitive manner.
  ​Prior to meeting in round-robin play, both teams were undefeated and had already
  
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• Nanaimo council supports funding application for Duke Point interchange project

  15-07-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo’s city council will support an application for federal funding for the proposed Duke Point interchange project, but with some conditions.
  After a discussion at a special council meeting on Monday, July 13, that was scheduled specifically to decide whether to provide a letter of support to Seacliff Properties for its funding request, council decided a compromise was necessary.
  Seacliff Properties, the proponent of the Sandstone development that would see more than 2,000 homes constr
  
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• 5 First Nations ink deal for ownership stake in part of LNG Canada Phase 2

  15-07-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  LNG Canada is offering a group of five B.C. First Nations, the opportunity to invest in a $1 billion liquefied natural gas storage tank that would be built as part of the facility’s Phase 2 expansion.
  The First Nations, through the MNT Investments limited partnership, will be able to invest in the project by purchasing the giant 225,000-square-metre storage tank — which would be the largest in Canada — and leasing it back to LNG Canada for the operational life of the project.
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• ‘Significant’ wildfire events likely in B.C. later this week: officials

  14-07-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  B.C. wildfire officials presented a grim forecast on Tuesday (July 14).
  Despite the province experiencing a relatively light wildfire season so far, extremely dry forest fuels and a high likelihood of lightning without rain mean fresh fires are expected in the coming days.
  Dry lightning and wind are forecast across most of B.C. starting Wednesday afternoon and are expected to continue into Thursday and Friday. Southern parts of the province will see the highest risk.
  “This is absolutely th
  
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• ’Significant’ wildfire events likely in B.C. later this week: officials

  14-07-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  B.C. wildfire officials presented a grim forecast on Tuesday (July 14).
  Despite B.C. experiencing a relatively light wildfire season so far, extremely dry forest fuels and a high likelihood of lightning without rain mean fresh fires are expected in the coming days.
  Dry lightning and wind are forecast across most of B.C. starting Wednesday afternoon and expected to continue into Thursday and Friday. Southern parts of the province will see the highest risk.
  “This is absolutely the time to be
  
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• Pacific Arts Market in Nanaimo, an art gallery and active community space

  14-07-2026 22:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Art is gracing the new Soundworks building in downtown Nanaimo.
  Pacific Arts Market gallery held its grand opening Saturday, July 11 on Wallace Street, at the site of the old A&B Sound store.
  Previously operating out of Vancouver, Crystal Cornthwaite, owner, said she was happy to find an “amazing space” downtown and the focus is on local art.
  “It’s mainly from around Nanaimo, but also all of B.C. … We’ve got photography, painting. We’ve also got loc
  
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• Lantzville council moves to borrow $3 million for Dickinson Road

  14-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Lantzville council has approved three readings for a proposed bylaw that would allow the district to borrow about $3 million for improvements onto Dickinson Road – but two of the three reading votes were close.
  According to a report to council by Julia Seppola, director of financial services and Prab Lashar, chief administrative officer, the bylaw is set to borrow the funds for rehabilitation and reconstruction of Dickinson Road from Shook Road to Lantzville Road.
  Staff recommended the bor
  
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• Sooke pilot dies in helicopter crash while battling Colorado wildfire

  14-07-2026 19:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A veteran firefighting pilot from Sooke has died after the helicopter he was flying crashed into a Colorado reservoir while battling a wildfire.
  The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office identified the pilot as Nicholas Dale, 56, of Sooke. Dale was flying a Kaman K-1200 K-MAX helicopter conducting aerial suppression work on the Gold Mountain Fire when it crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12.
  Dale was the aircraft’s only occupant. His body was recovered f
  
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• Man arrested in Kamloops for violent offences in Cranbrook, Chilliwack

  14-07-2026 18:49 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Police have arrested a man in Kamloops for serious violent offences that took place in Chilliwack and Cranbrook.
  Zachary Ortloff, 24, was arrested on two warrants, on June 24 at about 11:30 a.m.
  Kamloops RCMP stated that an officer with their Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) “observed, identified and confirmed” it was Ortloff, and he was arrested safely by officers.
  The warrants were related to serious violent offences which included aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault ca
  
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• Medical emergency turns BC Ferries vessel back to Victoria, delays sailings

  14-07-2026 18:47 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A medical emergency onboard a BC Ferries vessel is impacting sailings Tuesday morning (July 14).
  BC Ferries said a Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen vessel is returning to dock due to a medical emergency.
  Currently, the 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. sailings from Swartz Bay are expected to be delayed as a result.
  “We will keep you informed as more information becomes available,” said a BC Ferries advisory. “As soon as the matter is resolved, the vessel will resume service.”
  
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• Canadian, world music icons headline Islands Folk Festival in Cowichan

  14-07-2026 18:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Islands Folk Festival celebrates 42 years at Providence Farm from July 24 to 26, this year featuring performances from Canadian and world music icons.
  “After 42 years, we all feel incredibly fortunate to be the stewards of what is surely becoming one of Canada’s great long-running festivals,” said artistic director Jack Connolly. “With that comes a responsibility to keep it viable, fresh, and to keep improving the audience experience while creating a place where people ca
  
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• Public art in Nanaimo helps reduce vandalism and other crimes

  14-07-2026 18:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Public art does more than just add beauty and colour to the city.
  Jaime-Brett Sine, the city’s cultural coordinator, told council at its meeting on July 6 that a study by the Philadelphia Arts Program showed a reduction of crime of up to 42 per cent surrounding new public art in urban areas.
  “That includes from vandalism and tagging to violent offences, so we know (public art) makes a significant difference,” she said.
  “When a space looks intentionally cared for, people b
  
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• WORLD CUP DAILY, July 14: Semi-finals start today

  14-07-2026 16:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
  The semi-finals start today with France taking on Spain in Dallas at 12 p.m. PT.
  Spain has the upper hand, having won seven of their last ten encounters, including a 2-1 win in the 2024 EURO semi-finals and a 5-4 victory at the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League semi-finals.
  However, France has won 17 of its last 20 World Cup matches.
  DID YOU KNOW?
  “Kylian Mbappé scored the winner when France defeated Sp
  
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• Campfire ban lands Thursday for much of Vancouver Island

  14-07-2026 15:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A fire ban comes in place for much of Vancouver Island and the south coast starting Thursday (July 16) at noon.
  Category 1, 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited through much of the Coastal Fire Centre jurisdiction, with exceptions for campfires in parts of the North Island and Sunshine Coast.
  “Conditions are continually monitored, and restrictions are implemented where they are needed most to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and help protect communities, responders and our forest
  
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• Dog poo DNA matching keeps pet owners honest at Langford condo building

  14-07-2026 14:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Errant dog poop on the grounds of City Gate by High Street is a rarity, as the Langford building management is among the residences in Greater Victoria that uses DNA to hold dog owners accountable.They’re sadly common images across the region – a sneaky pile left behind when no one is looking, or a bag snagged on the bushes after a summer fling is revealed as leaves fall in autumn.But in the building where Marie Allen and Daisy live, the grounds are fairly safe – residents ther
  
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• Longtime sponsor hopes to finish at 40th Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta

  14-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Splitsville Bowl team hopes to build on their 2025 performance at the 40th Silly Boat Regatta.
  The fundraiser, benefiting Nanaimo Child Development Centre, is on Sunday, July 19 at Maffeo Sutton Park and last year, the team’s boat fell apart, leaving April Marr, Splitsville’s event sales manager, as the lone paddler – she was able to finish the heat, but out of contention.
  Splitsville Bowl has been a sponsor of the Silly Boat Regatta for 25 years and decided to give the rac
  
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• AI control: Victoria councillors put data centres on the agenda

  14-07-2026 01:40 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A pair of Victoria councillors hope to inspire data centre talk at the Capital Regional District level.CRD directors, and Victoria councillors, Jeremy Caradonna and Coun. Dave Thompson will ask the regional environmental committee that meets Wednesday (July 15) to have staff research on AI data centres, their potential environmental, utility and land-use impacts in this region, and potential policy options for regulating data centres in the Capital Region.
  “When it comes to AI data centres
  
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• Nanaimo RCMP seeks help identify alleged assaulter

  14-07-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Nanaimo RCMP is seeking witnesses following an alleged assault of a woman jogging.
  The incident occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, on Second Street near Pine Street.
  The woman, age 21, told police that while out for a run, an unknown man riding a bicycle approached her from behind and allegedly grabbed her buttocks.
  The suspect then rode off.
  He is described as Caucasian, approximately 35-years old and about 6’3” tall.
  The suspect has a slim build, short brow
  
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• Mosaic changing how it approaches recreation on Vancouver Island forest lands

  14-07-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Mosaic Forest Management, owner of 550,000 hectares of Vancouver Island’s forest, is revisiting how it will allow access to its lands for recreation.
  After receiving over 7,600 responses to its 2025 survey, and undergoing an internal evaluation of how the forestry company manages recreation on its lands, the Mosaic team has concluded that recreation “has outgrown the program built to manage it.”
  “The challenge is bigger than any single gate or policy, and there are opport
  
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