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• RDN warning curbside contamination ‘above allowable limits’

  27-07-2026 23:59 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Regional District of Nanaimo is asking the public for help in reducing curbside contamination rates, which is above allowable limits, according to the district.
  In a news release sent out earlier this month, the regional district said that they have increased public education and outreach efforts to reduce contamination in curbside recycling, as the contamination rate had exceeded acceptable thresholds for an extended period in 2025, and remain above allowable limits.
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• Nanaimo wants more information on data centres during rezoning process

  28-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo’s city council wants more information on zoning applications for data centres in the municipality.
  At its meeting on Monday, July 20, council voted to direct staff to prepare an amendment to Nanaimo’s official community plan to require that any future rezoning applications for a data centre include detailed information on daily and yearly water use, energy consumption, and energy and water conservation plans.
  Council. Hilary Eastmure, who made the motion, said there is a high
  
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• What causes most roadside fires? Not what you think

  28-07-2026 14:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  When people see or hear that a fire has started beside a highway or road, many probably think that a casually discarded cigarette butt tossed out a window is the culprit.
  Not so, says Ashcroft Fire Rescue Chief Josh White. In his more than 25 years of experience with the department, he says that most roadside fires could be prevented if drivers took a few simple steps to make their vehicles more roadworthy, particularly in the hot summer months.
  According to the BC Wildfire Service, only 0.8 per
  
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• Parksville officials warn of cougar in area after livestock killed

  28-07-2026 07:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The City of Parksville is warning residents of recent cougar activity.
  In a news release, the city said two livestock have recently been killed in the area southeast of Shelly Road and Stanford Ave East and west of Martindale Road.
  The Conservation Officer Service is aware of the situation and working towards a solution, according to the city.
  Nearby campgrounds and golf courses have also been made aware of the recent activity.
  The city offered tips and guidelines when encountering a cougar:&bul
  
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• Parksville officials warn of cougar in area after livestock killed

  28-07-2026 07:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The City of Parksville is warning residents of recent cougar activity.
  In a news release, the city said two livestock have recently been killed in the area southeast of Shelly Road and Stanford Ave East and west of Martindale Road.
  The Conservation Officer Service is aware of the situation and working towards a solution, according to the city.
  Nearby campgrounds and golf courses have also been made aware of the recent activity.
  The city offered tips and guidelines when encountering a cougar:&bul
  
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• 2 firefighters injured after semi-truck explosion on B.C. bridge

  28-07-2026 04:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  UPDATE 7:30 a.m.
  A semi-truck caused a stoppage on the William R. Bennett Bridge on Sunday night after it caught on fire.
  Around 7:30 p.m. on July 26, the Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) responded to a report of a transport truck on fire pulled over northbound on the West Kelowna side of the bridge.
  The first responding officer found the truck’s break system was on fire. Crews on scene extinguished the truck, cooling the brakes with a hose line.
  However, a small explosion under the trailer o
  
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• 2 firefighters injured after semi-truck explosion on B.C. bridge

  28-07-2026 04:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  UPDATE 7:30 a.m.
  A semi-truck caused a stoppage on the William R. Bennett Bridge on Sunday night after it caught on fire.
  Around 7:30 p.m. on July 26, the Kelowna Fire Department (KFD) responded to a report of a transport truck on fire pulled over northbound on the West Kelowna side of the bridge.
  The first responding officer found the truck’s break system was on fire. Crews on scene extinguished the truck, cooling the brakes with a hose line.
  However, a small explosion under the trailer o
  
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• Date set for sentencing in Lumby woman’s murder

  28-07-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been harmed by domestic violence (gender-based violence), contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
  The man guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski is scheduled to be sentenced later this year.
  Two days have been set aside for sentencing of Tatjana’s ex-husban
  
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• Date set for sentencing in Lumby woman’s murder

  28-07-2026 01:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  WARNING: this article contains content related to a domestic violence murder trial which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been harmed by domestic violence (gender-based violence), contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
  The man guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski is scheduled to be sentenced later this year.
  Two days have been set aside for sentencing of Tatjana’s ex-husban
  
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• Nanaimo RCMP investigating suspicious fire in Bowen Park

  28-07-2026 00:49 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo RCMP is asking anyone who may have witnessed a suspicious fire in Bowen Park on the morning of Sunday, July 26, to contact police.
  City of Nanaimo Fire Rescue responded to a report that two very large trees had been set on fire.
  The trees were located adjacent to the pedestrian walking path near the park entrance off Riverside Drive.
  Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading further.
  Police attended and observed two trees that had been significantly damaged
  
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• Nanaimo RCMP investigating suspicious fire in Bowen Park

  28-07-2026 00:49 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo RCMP is asking anyone who may have witnessed a suspicious fire in Bowen Park on the morning of Sunday, July 26, to contact police.
  City of Nanaimo Fire Rescue responded to a report that two very large trees had been set on fire.
  The trees were located adjacent to the pedestrian walking path near the park entrance off Riverside Drive.
  Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading further.
  Police attended and observed two trees that had been significantly damaged
  
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• RDN warning curbside contamination ‘above allowable limits’

  27-07-2026 23:59 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Regional District of Nanaimo is asking the public for help in reducing curbside contamination rates, which is above allowable limits, according to the district.
  In a news release sent out earlier this month, the regional district said that they have increased public education and outreach efforts to reduce contamination in curbside recycling, as the contamination rate had exceeded acceptable thresholds for an extended period in 2025, and remain above allowable limits.
  Should this contamination r
  
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• Carney calls 3 byelections, including 1 in B.C.

  27-07-2026 23:39 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A byelection is set for August for the federal North Vancouver-Capilano riding.
  Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday (July 26) three byelections for Aug. 31: North Vancouver-Capilano in B.C., Beaches—East York in Ontario and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec.The North Vancouver-Capilano has been pending since former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson announced April 30 that he accepted Carney’s invitation to serve as Canada’s Ambassador to the European Union.
  During his tim
  
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• Carney calls 3 byelections, including 1 in B.C.

  27-07-2026 23:39 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A byelection is set for August for the federal North Vancouver-Capilano riding.
  Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Sunday (July 26) three byelections for Aug. 31: North Vancouver-Capilano in B.C., Beaches—East York in Ontario and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in Quebec.The North Vancouver-Capilano has been pending since former Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson announced April 30 that he accepted Carney’s invitation to serve as Canada’s Ambassador to the European Union.
  During his tim
  
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• Missing man last seen in Kelowna may be walking to Anahim Lake

  27-07-2026 23:08 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A missing person report has been filed for a man who was last seen in Kelowna.
  David Alex James Graham, 36, was last contacted while he was in Kelowna on Saturday night, July 25.
  Graham’s family member, Ruby Squinas, claimed on Facebook that Graham may be trying to make his way to Anahim Lake, possibly on foot.
  Squinas said Graham was last seen wearing a light-pink long-sleeve shirt with a graphic of a mushroom on it, as well as a pair of blue shorts.According to the social media post, Gra
  
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• Missing man last seen in Kelowna may be walking to Anahim Lake

  27-07-2026 23:08 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A missing person report has been filed for a man who was last seen in Kelowna.
  David Alex James Graham, 36, was last contacted while he was in Kelowna on Saturday night, July 25.
  Graham’s family member, Ruby Squinas, claimed on Facebook that Graham may be trying to make his way to Anahim Lake, possibly on foot.
  Squinas said Graham was last seen wearing a light-pink long-sleeve shirt with a graphic of a mushroom on it, as well as a pair of blue shorts.According to the social media post, Gra
  
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• Canoe races an important part of Snuneymuxw culture and heritage

  27-07-2026 22:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The three-day Snuneymuxw Days that was held July 24-26 began with canoe races that were held at The Point, located on reserve lands along the waterfront near Needham Street, on Friday afternoon.
  It was one of several sports featured during the event, which brought together teams from across the Island, and even into the U.S.Canoes have been a symbol of Coast Salish culture for centuries, representing tradition, heritage and a connection to the land and waterways.
  Canoe races are seen as a vital
  
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• Canoe races an important part of Snuneymuxw culture and heritage

  27-07-2026 22:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The three-day Snuneymuxw Days that was held July 24-26 began with canoe races that were held at The Point, located on reserve lands along the waterfront near Needham Street, on Friday afternoon.
  It was one of several sports featured during the event, which brought together teams from across the Island, and even into the U.S.Canoes have been a symbol of Coast Salish culture for centuries, representing tradition, heritage and a connection to the land and waterways.
  Canoe races are seen as a vital
  
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• Crews coming from Yukon, Alberta, Mexico to help with B.C.’s wildfires

  27-07-2026 21:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  B.C. Wildfire Service will be getting some out-of-province help in battling the ongoing wildfires.Personnel from Yukon Protective Services, Alberta Wildfire and Mexico are set to arrive in the coming days, B.C. Wildfire Service said in a situation report on Monday (July 27).
  The crews, the update adds, will help to strengthen response capacity alongside B.C. Wildfire Service crews, contractors, industry and aviation resources.There are currently 885 personnel working on wildfires across B.C., al
  
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• Crews coming from Yukon, Alberta, Mexico to help with B.C.’s wildfires

  27-07-2026 21:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  B.C. Wildfire Service will be getting some out-of-province help in battling the ongoing wildfires.Personnel from Yukon Protective Services, Alberta Wildfire and Mexico are set to arrive in the coming days, B.C. Wildfire Service said in a situation report on Monday (July 27).
  The crews, the update adds, will help to strengthen response capacity alongside B.C. Wildfire Service crews, contractors, industry and aviation resources.There are currently 885 personnel working on wildfires across B.C., al
  
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• ‘Grazie mille’: Vancouver Island deli sold after 4-decade run

  27-07-2026 21:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A beloved downtown lunchtime staple is changing hands.
  Owners Maurizio and Massimo Segato took to social media over the weekend to announce the sale of Italian Food Imports on Blanshard Street.
  “Our family started the Italian Deli in 1985 as a way to bring a piece of Italy to Victoria. Throughout the years, we have had the privilege to share our lives with you and vice versa,” they shared on Instagram.
  Since the post went up, hundreds of comments have poured in, with many patrons sha
  
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• ‘Grazie mille’: Vancouver Island deli sold after 4-decade run

  27-07-2026 21:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A beloved downtown lunchtime staple is changing hands.
  Owners Maurizio and Massimo Segato took to social media over the weekend to announce the sale of Italian Food Imports on Blanshard Street.
  “Our family started the Italian Deli in 1985 as a way to bring a piece of Italy to Victoria. Throughout the years, we have had the privilege to share our lives with you and vice versa,” they shared on Instagram.
  Since the post went up, hundreds of comments have poured in, with many patrons sha
  
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• Human caused wildfire burning near BC Wildlife Park in Kamloops

  27-07-2026 21:27 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A wildfire is burning east of Kamloops and south of Highway 1.BC Wildfire said the blaze was discovered around 1:30 p.m. on July 27 and has been determined as human caused.The wildfire is currently three hectares in size and burning just south of the BC Wildlife Park on Dallas Drive.Kamloops Fire Rescue is also actioning the blaze.The story will be updated when more information is available.
  
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• B.C. begins 6-week engagement on ALR changes for food processing

  27-07-2026 20:53 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The province is looking to get a taste from people and industry around the province on a proposal to expand food processing in the Agricultural Land Reserve.
  B.C. has launched a six-week engagement with the province’s agricultural and food-processing industry, local governments and First Nations. People can provide feedback by email to [email protected] until Sept. 3.
  Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham said in an emailed statement to Black Press Media that the proposed changes a
  
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• 2 lightning-caused Southern Vancouver Island wildfires declared out

  27-07-2026 20:47 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Wildfire crews made short work of two lightning-caused fires in Greater Victoria.
  By the end of Sunday (July 26), both wildfires in Langford and Sooke were declared out by BC Wildfire Service.
  The small wildfire in Goldstream Provincial Park was first discovered Thursday (July 23) evening, with wildfire crews and aviation resources responding. It was reported as being 0.009 hectares in size.
  Its location was near the Skirt Mountain Trail within the park, northeast of the Goldstream Provincial Pa
  
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• $1.68M committed to address Indigenous youth violence, gang involvement in Kelowna

  27-07-2026 20:06 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In an effort to address Indigenous youth safety in Kelowna, the federal government announced a $1.68 million investment to the Strong Roots Initiative: “Empowering Youth, Families and our Community for Safer Futures” project in Kelowna.
  The initiative is set to support Indigenous youth aged six to 13 in the Central Okanagan by addressing factors linked to gang involvement, violence, criminal activity, school disengagement, bullying, cyberbullying and other high-risk behaviours, as we
  
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• Fire Levels Viper Fuels building in Chemainus

  27-07-2026 19:48 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A long-established Chemainus business’s building was left devastated after a massive fire destroyed it over the weekend.
  The North Cowichan Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Viper Fuels on Henry Road at approximately 1:40 a.m. on Sunday.
  Fire Chief Ron French said more than 20 firefighters responded to battle the blaze, with assistance from the RCMP and BC Emergency Health Services.
  Sarah Day, who lives in Duncan but works as a bus driver for wine tours and weddings througho
  
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• 97-year-old dead after being struck by charter bus in Kelowna

  27-07-2026 19:24 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A collision between a mobility scooter and a charter bus has led to the death of a 97-year-old man.
  On Sunday, July 26, around 1:30 p.m., Kelowna RCMP were called to assist BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) for a crash on Benvoulin Road, near Rampone Road.The individual on the scooter, identified as a 97-year-old man, was transported to Kelowna General Hospital with serious injuries and later succumbed to those injuries.No bus occupants were injured.
  “The victim was a 97-year-old male l
  
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• Nanaimo’s Great International World Championship Bathtub Race crowns competitor who went worst-to-first

  27-07-2026 19:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A man went from worst to first to win the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race.
  Jack Schlitz, who commanded his bathtub which was assigned to the number 805, finished first place with the time of about 1:24:00 during the event, held in Nanaimo on Sunday, July 26.
  Second place went to Justin Lofstrom, of bathtub number 340, who had finished with the time of about 1:34:00, while third place went to Brandon Leigh of bathtub number 555, who had finished with the time of about 1:36:00.
  
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• Boston Bar water system vandalized inside wildfire evacuation area: FVRD

  27-07-2026 18:55 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Boston Bar water system was vandalized last week as wildfires continued to impact the area, according to a news release from the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD).
  The alleged vandalism occurred inside an area under an evacuation order due to the Brunswick Complex wildfires.
  The FVRD said it received a high flow alarm at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday (July 23), indicating that the Boston Bar water system’s valve riser was opened, feeding it with water.
  Per the news release, the Bos
  
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