Greg Sakaki

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V.I. Raiders alumnus Andrew Harris is returning to lead Nanaimo’s junior football club after playing one more CFL season with the Toronto Argonauts. (News Bulletin file photo)

V.I. Raiders bringing Andrew Harris back to lead junior football organization

Grey Cup champion will play one more season with the Toronto Argonauts

V.I. Raiders alumnus Andrew Harris is returning to lead Nanaimo’s junior football club after playing one more CFL season with the Toronto Argonauts. (News Bulletin file photo)
The new concrete infill panels at Nanaimo Airport terminal allowing for improved and expanded parking for up to five planes. (Nanaimo Airport image)

Nanaimo Airport makes improvements as it tries to win back travellers

Airport CEO discusses recent projects and future plans with Town of Ladysmith council

The new concrete infill panels at Nanaimo Airport terminal allowing for improved and expanded parking for up to five planes. (Nanaimo Airport image)
Janayh Wright speaks to media outside the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre on Sunday, Feb. 5, expressing concern after an alleged peeping incident in the women’s change room. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Mother voicing concerns about person peeping in change room at Nanaimo pool

RCMP investigating two recent reports of trans individual’s activities at rec centre

Janayh Wright speaks to media outside the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre on Sunday, Feb. 5, expressing concern after an alleged peeping incident in the women’s change room. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
The senior A Nanaimo Timbermen drafted several new additions to the team this week, including territorial protection picks Justin Geddie, left, and Ryan Sheridan. (News Bulletin file photos)

Nanaimo Timbermen strengthen team on draft day

Western Lacrosse Association club adds players who will help ‘instantly’

The senior A Nanaimo Timbermen drafted several new additions to the team this week, including territorial protection picks Justin Geddie, left, and Ryan Sheridan. (News Bulletin file photos)
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead after possibly being struck by a vehicle along Harewood Mines Road on Friday, Jan. 27. (News Bulletin file photo)

34-year-old man dies in apparent hit-and-run on Nanaimo’s Harewood Mines Road

Body found by passerby on Friday, Jan. 27

Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead after possibly being struck by a vehicle along Harewood Mines Road on Friday, Jan. 27. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital as it looked 60 years ago. (Photo courtesy Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation)

Nanaimo hospital could use a check-up as it reaches 60th anniversary

NRGH has had significant expansion projects over the years and several more are in the works

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital as it looked 60 years ago. (Photo courtesy Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation)
A report issuing new alcohol consumption guidance for Canadians includes a recommendation for warning labels advising customers about health risks. (Stock photo)

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP has already crafted motion calling for alcohol warning labels

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction released new drinking guidelines this week

A report issuing new alcohol consumption guidance for Canadians includes a recommendation for warning labels advising customers about health risks. (Stock photo)
The Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users site in the 200 block of Nicol Street has been designated a nuisance property. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo declares ‘open-air crack house’ harm-reduction site a nuisance property

Councillors lament lack of resources directed to peer-led overdose prevention tent

The Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users site in the 200 block of Nicol Street has been designated a nuisance property. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Clippers forward Brody Waters gets a step ahead of Langley Rivermen defenceman Garrett Valk for a scoring chance during a BCHL game Sunday, Jan. 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers win two more heading into all-star break

Nanaimo defeats Surrey 4-3 in overtime, then beats Langley 3-2

Nanaimo Clippers forward Brody Waters gets a step ahead of Langley Rivermen defenceman Garrett Valk for a scoring chance during a BCHL game Sunday, Jan. 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Craig Evans speaks at a recent dinner at Vancouver Island University. (Photo courtesy Paul Manly)

Nanaimo has been a ‘field of dreams’ for farmer and patron of the city

Craig Evans, who is dying of cancer, receives civic honour

Craig Evans speaks at a recent dinner at Vancouver Island University. (Photo courtesy Paul Manly)
Wellington Secondary School’s band room suffered damage in a fire Monday, Jan. 2. (News Bulletin photo)

High school band room scorched in fire at Nanaimo’s Wellington Secondary

Firefighters limit damage to band room’s exterior

Wellington Secondary School’s band room suffered damage in a fire Monday, Jan. 2. (News Bulletin photo)
Shaun Alexander Grant is the new year’s baby for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and also for Vancouver Island. (Photo submitted)

Vancouver Island’s first baby of 2023 born to the sound of fireworks

Shaun Alexander Grant born at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 1 in Nanaimo

Shaun Alexander Grant is the new year’s baby for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and also for Vancouver Island. (Photo submitted)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters arrived at Bowen and Latimer roads in the early morning Thursday, Dec. 29, to find a house fully engulfed in flames. (Nanaimo Fire Rescue photo)

House in Nanaimo that had power cut off destroyed by fire

Firefighters arrived to find house on Bowen Road fully engulfed in flames

Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters arrived at Bowen and Latimer roads in the early morning Thursday, Dec. 29, to find a house fully engulfed in flames. (Nanaimo Fire Rescue photo)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters arrived at Bowen and Latimer roads early this morning to find a house fully engulfed in flames. (Nanaimo Fire Rescue photo)

House destroyed by fire on Nanaimo’s Bowen Road

Firefighters arrived to find house fully engulfed in flames

Nanaimo Fire Rescue firefighters arrived at Bowen and Latimer roads early this morning to find a house fully engulfed in flames. (Nanaimo Fire Rescue photo)
Nanaimo Clippers players celebrate Willyam Gendron’s goal that triggered the Teddy Bear Toss at Frank Crane Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers win on Teddy Bear Toss night

Clippers defeat Cowichan Valley Capitals by 6-3 final score

Nanaimo Clippers players celebrate Willyam Gendron’s goal that triggered the Teddy Bear Toss at Frank Crane Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Rabbi Bentzi Shemtov of Chabad of Nanaimo lights a candle on the menorah at Maffeo Sutton Park to mark the start of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 18. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s Jewish community lights first candle as Hanukkah begins

Menorah-lighting ceremony held Sunday, Dec. 18, at Maffeo Sutton Park

Rabbi Bentzi Shemtov of Chabad of Nanaimo lights a candle on the menorah at Maffeo Sutton Park to mark the start of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 18. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Keiko the 14-year-old pug gets himself unstuck from behind a couch. (Image courtesy Shelby Jack/@glambyshelby)

Old pug’s bewilderment after getting lost in its Nanaimo home makes for viral video

Fashion and lifestyle content creator’s new TikTok followers want to see more of her 14-year-old dog

Keiko the 14-year-old pug gets himself unstuck from behind a couch. (Image courtesy Shelby Jack/@glambyshelby)
VIU Mariners player Richard Henderson heads for the basket versus the Langara Falcons during the final PacWest home game of the semester Nov. 26 at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

VIU’s basketball teams finish first half of season in first place

Mariners men and women conclude PacWest semester with road wins

VIU Mariners player Richard Henderson heads for the basket versus the Langara Falcons during the final PacWest home game of the semester Nov. 26 at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
A new overdose prevention site on Albert Street will offer supervised consumption of drug inhalation and injection. (News Bulletin photo)

New overdose prevention service in Nanaimo will accommodate inhalation and injection

CMHA Mid Island moving its harm-reduction service from Wesley Street to Albert Street

A new overdose prevention site on Albert Street will offer supervised consumption of drug inhalation and injection. (News Bulletin photo)
Vernon Panthers player Joe Murphy is tackled by Barsby Bulldogs players Ryler Dalton and Parker Moscrip during the provincial AA varsity semifinals Saturday, Nov. 26, at B.C. Place stadium. (Aliyah Alton photo)

Nanaimo’s Barsby Bulldogs make it back to B.C. high school football title game

AA varsity squad beats Vernon, will face Robert Bateman in Subway Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 3

Vernon Panthers player Joe Murphy is tackled by Barsby Bulldogs players Ryler Dalton and Parker Moscrip during the provincial AA varsity semifinals Saturday, Nov. 26, at B.C. Place stadium. (Aliyah Alton photo)