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• What’s On, July 1

  01-07-2026 23:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  MUSIC
  Iron Kingdom, W.M.D. and Awkward will be performing at The Terminal Bar on July 2 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25.
  Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon will be performing at St. Andrew’s United Church on July 2 at 7 p.m. The performance is a part of a monthly jazz concert series. Tickets are available at www.porttheatre.com.
  Saving Grace, Long Cool Cowgirl and Zuva & Izzy will be performing at The Queen’s on July 3 at 7 p.m. This is a 19+ event with two pieces of ID required for admissi
  
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• Nanaimo’s Rotary Bowl undergoing major upgrades

  02-07-2026 00:01 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Big changes are coming for Nanaimo’s Rotary Bowl Track and Field facility.
  For the rest of the summer and continuing until October, the City of Nanaimo will be working on the upgrade of the sports facility to meet the growing demands of the community, and give the city the ability to host higher-level track and field competitions.
  The upgrades will include a new high-jump area, a new pole-vault track, a sprint-start extension to the oval, and a new sod and irrigation system in the infield
  
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• Hands Across the Border: B.C. resident co-writes song honouring Canada-U.S. bond

  01-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A song written by two Canadians – including one from Surrey – is celebrating the longstanding bond between Canada and the United States.
  As Canadians prepare for Canada Day on July 1, and Americans get ready for Independence Day on July 4, a new song by South Surrey’s Marc Burchell and Halifax singer-songwriter Terry Kelly highlights the friendship between the two countries.
  Kelly is an Order of Canada recipient, award-winning singer-songwriter, motivational speaker and accompl
  
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• Former Kelowna Rocket back for 3rd stint with Vancouver Canucks

  01-07-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Third time’s the charm.
  On Wednesday, July 1, the Vancouver Canucks announced the signing of defenceman Luke Schenn to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.
  For the former Kelowna Rocket, this is his third stint with the Canucks. During the 2018-19 season, the Saskatoon product played in 18 games, tallying two assists. He was also with the Canucks for two seasons, from 2021-23, where he played 121 games, scoring eight goals and adding 30 assists.
  The 2026-27 campaign will be his 19th NHL sea
  
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• Blue Jays pitcher, future hall of famer, to make start for Vancouver Canadians: report

  01-07-2026 18:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Baseball fans can get a closer look at a future Hall of Fame pitcher in Vancouver this Friday.
  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehabilitation start for the High-A Vancouver Canadians on July 3, according to a report by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on Wednesday, July 1.
  Scherzer, who is currently on the injured list with back spasms, will pitch on Friday and then join the Blue Jays in Seattle for the club’s three-game weekend series to determine next steps in his recovery
  
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• Blue Jays pitcher, future hall of famer to make start for Vancouver Canadians: report

  01-07-2026 18:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Baseball fans can get a closer look at a future Hall of Fame pitcher in Vancouver this Friday.
  Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehabilitation start for the High-A Vancouver Canadians on July 3, according to a report by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi on Wednesday, July 1.
  Scherzer, who is currently on the injured list with back spasms, will pitch on Friday and then join the Blue Jays in Seattle for the club’s three-game weekend series to determine next steps in his recovery
  
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• Estate of Leonard Frank Hindle

  01-07-2026 17:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  We are solicitors for the Estate of Leonard Frank Hindle, who died in Parksville, B.C. on February 4, 2026. We are attempting to locate Shauna (possibly spelled Shawna), biological daughter of the deceased, who was last known to be living in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Please contact Raya MacKenzie at JB Lawyers LLP, 4th Floor, 1007 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5 telephone (250) 385-5787 Fax (250) 385-4364 or by email at [email protected] if you have any helpful information. rmac
  
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• ‘Beauties and Beasts’ the theme for Parksville sand sculpting competition

  01-07-2026 16:50 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Parksville Beach Festival returns this July for five-and-a-half weeks of fun activities in the sand.
  The sculptors will get to work on the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition on July 9, with the gates open to the public starting at 2 p.m. on July 10. There will be 14 soloists and eight doubles, with competitors coming from across Canada, as well as the U.S., Colombia, the Netherlands, Czechia and Australia.
  Judging will take place on July 12 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the sculptures will
  
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• VIDEO: Victoria’s cycling craze pedals into uncharted waters in Inner Harbour

  01-07-2026 16:45 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Often hailed as the ‘cycling capital of Canada’, Victoria’s love for the two-wheeled vehicle knows no bounds – and it would appear not even the ocean can stand in the way.
  In recent weeks, folks wandering along the Gorge Waterway and the Inner Harbour may have noticed the unusual sight of bicycles, complete with front baskets, gliding across the water.
  But rest assured, this is no water mirage. Victoria’s beloved mode of transportation has officially made the leap f
  
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• Victoria golfer captures pair of B.C. championship titles in Chilliwack

  01-07-2026 16:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A wave of relief washed over Veronica Ivy on the 18th green at Chilliwack Golf Club as she tapped in a final putt to claim two provincial golf championships on June 25.
  The Gorge Vale Golf Club member won both the women’s B.C. Mid-Amateur and Mid-Master championships, carding a 54-hole total of 223 to finish seven over par and one stroke ahead of Nonie Marler.
  The events ran concurrently with the B.C. Women’s Amateur from June 23 to 25.
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• Newly arrived family can’t wait to celebrate Canada Day

  01-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Members of the Chawack family couldn’t believe their luck when the Canadian government placed them in Nanaimo in October.
  Nyatouk, her daughter Gloria and brother Ken are from South Sudan, where they were forced to flee their home a number of years ago as the civil war in that African country began to heat up again.
  They spent years living as refugees in Egypt, before the Canadian government allowed them to come to this country as government-assisted refugees, and are working towards becom
  
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• Couple cares for pets left behind during Fort Simpson, NWT wildfire

  01-07-2026 14:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  While the residents of Fort Simpson have had to flee their homes because of the wildfire bearing down on the community, some of them won’t have to worry about the animals they were forced to leave behind.
  Diedra Villeneuve and her partner, Derek McKillop, have been spending upwards of 14 hours a day driving around the community feeding and providing water and cuddles to pets that had to stay in Simpson.
  “Everyone can be assured their dogs are being taken care of,” said Villeneu
  
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• QUIZ: A time to celebrate Canada

  01-07-2026 14:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  On July 1, Canada marks its 159th birthday, and there is plenty to celebrate.
  Canada is the second-largest country in the world and is home to more than 41 million people.
  There are natural wonders across the country, as well as individuals who have made outstanding contributions in many fields.
  To celebrate Canada’s birthday, test your knowledge of this amazing country with these 17 questions.
  Good luck.READ MORE: QUIZ: How well do you know the Hudson’s Bay Company story?
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• B.C. Hydro says outage like one in Nanaimo Sunday not rare

  01-07-2026 03:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  An outage that affected over 11,000 customers in Nanaimo this weekend isn’t a rare phenomenon, according to a B.C. Hydro representative.
  Power went out to a number of areas in Nanaimo on Sunday, June 28 at around 10 a.m., due to what was referred to as a substation fault.
  Ted Olynyk, B.C. Hydro spokesperson, said while electricians headed to the substation near Northfield Road, the cause could not be determined, but such instances “happen all the time.” The outage ended approxi
  
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• Yukon minerals work still under review despite federal announcement

  01-07-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A statement from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says potential mine cleanup and critical minerals work could be underway in the Yukon, but the company named in the release says it is still evaluating its options and the territorial government reports no activity.
  The June 17 release listed the Yukon among regions where Dutch firm Liminal By WMC and U.S.‑based Regeneration Enterprises intend to collaborate on critical minerals recovery and mine‑site restoration.
  Regeneratio
  
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• Vancouver-based metal act will be performing in Nanaimo

  01-07-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Vancouver-based metal band will be coming to Nanaimo to perform to support their new album.
  Iron Kingdom, who consists of Chris Osterman, lead vocalist and guitarist, as well as Leighton Holmes, bassist, Max Friesen, drummer, and Megan Merrick, lead guitarist, will be performing in Nanaimo at The Terminal Bar on Thursday, July 2 at 6 p.m., alongside W.M.D. (When Minds Develop) and Awkward AC.
  The purpose of the performance is to support their new album Shadows and Dust, which is the sixth full
  
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• Kelowna riding coach found guilty of sex crimes, child luring

  01-07-2026 01:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Kelowna equestrian coach has been found guilty of luring a child for a sexual purpose after a jury returned its verdict on Monday evening.
  Sebastien Devrainne, originally from France, was found guilty in B.C. Supreme Court of sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and making sexual materials available to a minor after a week-long trial in Kelowna before Justice Chan and a jury.
  The jury rejected the defence’s argument that the Crown failed to prove an inappropriate relationship occurred wh
  
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• Federal funding boosts Okanagan food rescue project

  01-07-2026 01:20 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB) received $100,000 in funding on Tuesday from the federal government as part of the nation’s new National Food Security Strategy.
  ​A large portion of the money will go toward COFB’s new Food Rescue Transformation Centre, an 11,000-square-foot warehouse and processing facility in Kelowna aimed at reducing food waste and tackling food insecurity.
  ​Kelowna Member of Parliament Stephen Fuhr made the announcement at the warehouse facility o
  
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• 17K hotdogs consumed: Vancouver by the numbers as FIFA World Cup hits halfway mark

  01-07-2026 01:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is now at the halfway mark and officials in Vancouver are breaking the host city down by the numbers.
  Vancouver has been the epicentre for celebrations in Vancouver, with the pedestrianized Granville Street, BC Place for the games, Science World decked out as the Trionda, the FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE grounds and TSN’s outdoor broadcast and viewing party at Jack Poole Plaza.
  There are also viewing parties throughout the Metro Vancouver area, namely at
  
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• 2 men charged with trafficking, sexual assault in Victoria

  01-07-2026 00:34 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Two men are in custody following a report of a violent sexual assault in Victoria.
  VicPD held a press conference Tuesday, June 30, announcing charges against Rahul Chahar, 24, and Nagender Nagender, 22.
  Nagender faces a charge of trafficking in people, while Chahar has been charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm, unlawful confinement and attempting to choke to overcome resistance.
  This comes after Nanaimo RCMP contacted VicPD on June 20, requesting an investigation into the assault, whi
  
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• Victoria Crown taking on B.C. provincial court judge duties in Nanaimo in July

  01-07-2026 00:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Another judge has been assigned to oversee cases at the courthouse in Nanaimo.
  In a press release, the B.C. Ministry of Attorney General announced Clare Jennings has been appointed as a provincial court judge to Nanaimo effective July 17.
  Jennings has over 18 years of legal experience, which includes time as Crown counsel in Victoria, where she was administrative Crown counsel from 2023 to 2025. She has a wealth of trial experience with cases in the Supreme Court of B.C. and the Court of Appeal.
  
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• Fast and furious B.C. motorcyclist wins appeal in dangerous driving sentence

  30-06-2026 23:49 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  A Kelowna man with a need for speed successfully appealed his 10-month prison sentence for obstructing a peace officer and dangerous driving in May 2022.
  Christopher Blair Muir pleaded guilty to the charges, but despite a joint submission from defence and Crown lawyers of three months less time served, the Justice imposed a longer sentence on April 7.
  Filing in B.C. Court of Appeal, the guilty party claimed the Justice erred in imposing a 10-month sentence less time served by failing to consider
  
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• Shirley Margaret Mitchell (nee Bickerton)

  30-06-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  In Loving Memory ~
  It is with great sadness and much love hat we announce the passing of Shirley Margaret Mitchell (nee Bickerton) who passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in Nanaimo, BC, at the age of 82.
  Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband, Hugh “Buzz” Michael Mitchell, with whom she shared many wonderful years. She later found companionship and happiness with her loving life partner, Brian Jackson, who remained an important part of her life for many years.
  Shirley w
  
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• Rodney Leslie Adams (Rod)

  30-06-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  In Loving Memory ~
  September 15, 1945 – June 22, 2026
  It is with deep sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Rodney Leslie Adams on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the age of 80, following a brave battle with dementia.
  He passed away gently at 3:45 a.m. surrounded by the thoughts of those who loved him.
  Born in Bath, England on September 15, 1945, Rod later brought his talent to Canada, where he built a dedicated career as a computer programmer in Edmonton. He was a man of inte
  
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• Emmi (Katja) Reinhardt

  30-06-2026 23:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Katja Reinhardt (nee Kruger) was born and raised in Beyersdorf, Germany on January 7, 1926.
  After attending University in Germany, she emigrated to Canada, ending up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. One year later, she sponsored our Dad, Frithjof Reinhardt to also come to Canada. They were married in 1953.
  She is survived by her sister Inge, her children Katharina, Christine and Christopher (Kim), as well as granddaughter Jennifer (Rafa) and great granddaughter Emily.
  Throughout her life, Katja worked in
  
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• Crown delivers closing submissions in B.C. double-murder trial

  30-06-2026 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The trial of a man accused in a double murder in Saanich over the fatal stabbing of two homeless people more than three years ago is coming to an end after the Crown delivered its closing submissions.
  Christopher Cathcart, a tall man in his late 30s, appeared in Victoria court on June 29 to face allegations in the killings of William “Billy” Bradshaw and Stephanie Jade Elk. Both were killed on the morning of Oct. 19, 2022.
  Cathcart has pleaded not guilty to both charges.
  Bradshaw was
  
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• Barry S. Darby

  30-06-2026 22:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nov 23, 1936 – May 30, 2025
  It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Barry Darby, who left us peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 88, at Glacier View Lodge in Courtenay, BC.
  Barry led a full and fruitful life. He was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan into a family with one brother and seven sisters. The family moved to Nanaimo in 1944. Barry loved sports and played hockey, soccer and fastball in his youth and later became a minor hockey coach. He we
  
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• PHOTOS: Nanaimo’s first ever drone show took flight

  30-06-2026 21:01 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  Nanaimo’s first ever drone show took flight on June 26 at Maffeo Sutton Park.
  The spectacle followed a free Family Fun Night on Friday, which featured a live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup game between Belgium and New Zealand that was taking place across the Salish Sea in Vancouver, thanks to a provincial grant, as they saw the Red Devils dismantle the All-Whites 5-1.
  But it was the drone show that took place in Sway’ A’ Lana lagoon which made history, as it had been the first
  
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• Habs high on former Vernon Vipers defenceman

  30-06-2026 20:30 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  The Montreal Canadiens have added a former member of the Vernon Vipers to its National Hockey League roster.
  The Habs drafted defenceman Cooper Cleaves, 20, a native of Riverside, CT, from Dartmouth College in the third round of the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft Saturday, June 27, in Buffalo.
  Cleaves was selected 93rd overall.
  He played 10 games in the B.C. Hockey League with the Snakes in 23-24 alongside older brother Hank, who is a junior at Dartmouth. He scored one goal.
  In 2024-25,
  
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• VIDEO: More modular classrooms planned for schools in Langley and around B.C.

  30-06-2026 20:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  
  LANGLEY ADVANCE TIMES – Modular classrooms will expand two of Langley’s newest elementary schools, including one that opened last September, B.C.’s Minister of Infrastructure announced on Tuesday.
  Bowinn Ma was in Langley on June 30 to announce 33 new classrooms, including one school upgrade and five new modular additions, to be built in communities around the province.
  Two of those will be in Langley. Donna Gabriel Robins Elementary, which opened in 2021, will get a modular ad
  
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