Nanaimo News Bulletin
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No place for ‘far right’ in Conservative Party, Erin O’Toole says

The tree planting life on Vancouver Island featured in new documentary

Nanaimo Harbourfront Library seeks submissions for poetry contest. Winning entries to be part of booklet released for National Poetry Month

Views of Bowen Park this past week. Photos taken by Chris Bush/News Bulletin

Emergency crews called to a crash at the intersection of Terminal Avenue, Front Street and Comox Road a little after 6:30 p.m. Sunday. A car and an SUV involved; crews say the drivers sustained only minor injuries. RCMP on scene. Northbound lanes of Terminal are blocked at the intersection

How does the ‘British Columbia Party’ sound for 2021? Interim B.C. Liberal leader Shirley Bond looks ahead in year-end interview with Black Press

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Politicians pipe up from behind their masks at Christmas time. Letter writer proposes Christmas carol-themed masks for each of the federal party leaders

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Balloons don’t cause harm to environment, says letter writer

Lantzville moving forward with 7.6-per cent property tax increase. District council passes three readings of financial plan bylaw

Tiny home demand up during pandemic as people seek change

Chemainus Theatre receives Island Coastal Economic Trust funding. Project will involve recording and live-streaming Playbill Presents series content

Nanaimo-Ladysmith and Qualicum superintendents ask Island Health about COVID-19 safety at schools

The B.C. Liberal Party is going to take some time to look back at the setbacks of the October election before launching into a leadership contest, says interim leader

Accused in 2017 bludgeoning death in south Nanaimo awaits fate. Final submissions complete in B.C. Supreme Court trial of John Albert Buchanan

Despite challenges, 2020 good year for Vancouver Island marmot population

Ontario confirms two cases of COVID-19 variant first discovered in U.K. First time the more contagious strain detected in Canada

Paper Excellence Canada has announced it plans to restart the No. 3 paper machine at its Catalyst paper mill in Crofton, effective in early January 2021; nearly 60 jobs returning

Masks now mandatory in all public indoor and retail spaces in B.C.

Refuse to follow B.C.’s mask mandate? Face a $230 fine

Our Best of the City survey saw readers vote MNP as Nanaimo's Best Accounting Firm. Here are Aaron, Jenn and Dallas from MNP with their award. Congratulations!

Alleged sexual assaults reported on the grounds of Cowichan District Hospital. Security beefed up on hospital property

Not-so-rosy State of the Island report caps off Vancouver Island Economic Alliance summit: There’s too much uncertainty for us to really see what the clear path is out of this for many sectors, economist says

941 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., 11 new cases on Vancouver Island

B.C. bus companies say they need help to survive COVID-19

234 new COVID-19 cases in B.C., 3 new cases on Vancouver Island

Nanaimo woman reported missing, police asking for public’s assistance

RCMP officer and security guard team up to detain suspect after chase at Nanaimo's Port Place mall yesterday

The provincial Ministry of Health has rejected the City of Parksville’s proposed bylaw to regulate hypodermic needle distribution

Nanaimo RCMP say police and public health officers will be patrolling and could come knocking at households violating COVID-19 restrictions on Halloween night

Poppy campaign gets underway this week in Nanaimo. Royal Canadian Legion members asking people to make donations and wear poppies in remembrance

Too rural, not enough diversity, soul searching needed, say B.C. Liberals. One MLA even wonders if a name change is in order. What do you think?

Never-before-seen painting by famed B.C. artist Emily Carr gifted to Victoria gallery

Island economic summit panellists discuss sustainability based on ‘doughnut’ model. Vancouver Island Economic Alliance summit panel examines modern production of goods