Greg Sakaki

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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh rallies supporters for a photo op at Nanaimo’s Sway’ A’ Lana Lagoon on Tuesday, July 5. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

NDP’s Singh comes to Vancouver Island to talk cost of living, health care

Party promoting idea of increasing GST credits, child benefits

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh rallies supporters for a photo op at Nanaimo’s Sway’ A’ Lana Lagoon on Tuesday, July 5. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews were able to rescue a beagle from a drain pipe Friday, July 1. (Photos courtesy Nanaimo Fire Rescue)

B.C. firefighters rescue dog trapped in drain pipe after ‘yelp for help’

Firefighters fasten blanket to fire hose to create ‘Q-tip’ to pull out panicked pooch

Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews were able to rescue a beagle from a drain pipe Friday, July 1. (Photos courtesy Nanaimo Fire Rescue)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews were able to rescue a beagle from a drain pipe Friday, July 1. (Photos courtesy Nanaimo Fire Rescue)

Nanaimo firefighters rescue dog from drain pipe after ‘yelp for help’

Firefighters fasten blanket to fire hose to create ‘Q-tip’ to pull out panicked pooch

Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews were able to rescue a beagle from a drain pipe Friday, July 1. (Photos courtesy Nanaimo Fire Rescue)
Jeopardy host Mayim Bialik, left, and contestant Whitney Wood, a VIU professor, on the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios at Culver City, Calif. (Photo courtesy Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)

Vancouver Island University prof happy with runner-up finish on Jeopardy

Whitney Wood appeared on the episode that aired Thursday, June 23

Jeopardy host Mayim Bialik, left, and contestant Whitney Wood, a VIU professor, on the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios at Culver City, Calif. (Photo courtesy Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)
Julie Sperber will be the next president and CEO of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, taking over from George Hanson. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Vancouver Island Economic Alliance announces next president

Julie Sperber will take over from George Hanson, who has been president for 11 years

Julie Sperber will be the next president and CEO of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, taking over from George Hanson. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Olympic gold-medal-winning soccer keeper Steph Labbé talks to Nanaimo United FC minor soccer players at a camp Tuesday, June 14, at Merle Logan Field. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

VIDEO: Nanaimo minor soccer players score on Olympic gold-medal-winning keeper

Stephanie Labbé held a camp at Merle Logan Field on Tuesday, June 14

Olympic gold-medal-winning soccer keeper Steph Labbé talks to Nanaimo United FC minor soccer players at a camp Tuesday, June 14, at Merle Logan Field. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nate Paris of Nanaimo District Secondary School is a provincial champion in the 100-metre dash, 200m, long jump and decathlon. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Island teen wins four provincial titles at B.C. track and field championships

Nate Paris wins 100-metre dash, 200m, long jump and decathlon

Nate Paris of Nanaimo District Secondary School is a provincial champion in the 100-metre dash, 200m, long jump and decathlon. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Boxing Club athletes Rylen Ruecker and Hayley Dickenson will be competing at the 50 Year Legacy Fight Night boxing card this Saturday, June 18, at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Boxing Club will celebrate 50 years with a night of fights

Club hosting 50 Year Legacy Fight Night on June 18 at the conference centre

Nanaimo Boxing Club athletes Rylen Ruecker and Hayley Dickenson will be competing at the 50 Year Legacy Fight Night boxing card this Saturday, June 18, at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Our Lady Peace will be playing the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on June 7. (Chapman Baehler photo)

Our Lady Peace bringing ‘future rock’ to Vancouver Island with holographic show

Alternative rock band playing Victoria on June 6 and Nanaimo on June 7

Our Lady Peace will be playing the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on June 7. (Chapman Baehler photo)
The senior A Nanaimo Timbermen start the Western Lacrosse Association season this Saturday, May 28, with a home game against the New Westminster Salmonbellies. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Timbermen ready to play lacrosse at long last

Senior A squad, with a new head coach at the helm, opens WLA season May 28

The senior A Nanaimo Timbermen start the Western Lacrosse Association season this Saturday, May 28, with a home game against the New Westminster Salmonbellies. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo’s Jennifer Brock has made it to the top 10 in her group in voting in the Ms. Health and Fitness contest promoted by Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine. (Photo submitted)

Vancouver Island woman trying for ‘Ms. Health and Fitness’ title

39-year-old has made it through two rounds of voting in magazine cover contest

Nanaimo’s Jennifer Brock has made it to the top 10 in her group in voting in the Ms. Health and Fitness contest promoted by Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine. (Photo submitted)
A graphic from the ReImagine Nanaimo draft city plan representing a healthy urban centre in Nanaimo. (City of Nanaimo image)

Intergenerational living to be a big focus of Nanaimo’s future

New city plan aims to incorporate philosophies from age-friendly plan

A graphic from the ReImagine Nanaimo draft city plan representing a healthy urban centre in Nanaimo. (City of Nanaimo image)
Nanaimo Clippers captain Michael Craig and his teammates shake hands with the Penticton Vees, who won the BCHL championship with a Game 4 win Wednesday, May 18, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Vees blow out Clippers to sweep series and win BCHL championship

Nanaimo loses Game 4 by 8-2 score Wednesday, May 18, at Frank Crane Arena

Nanaimo Clippers captain Michael Craig and his teammates shake hands with the Penticton Vees, who won the BCHL championship with a Game 4 win Wednesday, May 18, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Penticton Vees player Josh Nadeau carries the puck in the attacking zone as Nanaimo Clippers player Brett Merner defends on the play during Game 3 of the BCHL finals on Tuesday, May 17, at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/Black Press Media)

Nanaimo loses to Penticton in overtime, facing elimination in BCHL finals

Vees edges Clippers 3-2 in Game 3 on Tuesday, Game 4 tonight in Nanaimo

Penticton Vees player Josh Nadeau carries the puck in the attacking zone as Nanaimo Clippers player Brett Merner defends on the play during Game 3 of the BCHL finals on Tuesday, May 17, at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/Black Press Media)
An artist’s rendering of a planned renovation to the Sealand Market site at Stewart Avenue and Zorkin Road. (DHK Architects image)

Nanaimo’s Sealand Market in line for significant renovation

New and revitalized commercial spaces envisioned close to Departure Bay ferry terminal

An artist’s rendering of a planned renovation to the Sealand Market site at Stewart Avenue and Zorkin Road. (DHK Architects image)
Tarrant Cross Child laces up a pair of running shoes at Frontrunners Nanaimo on Friday, April 29, before heading to speak to elementary school students. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Runner motivates Nanaimo students to find ‘purpose and passion’

Marathon winner talks about how running helped him through alcoholism and depression

Tarrant Cross Child laces up a pair of running shoes at Frontrunners Nanaimo on Friday, April 29, before heading to speak to elementary school students. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Whipped Cream, a DJ from Nanaimo, released her new single Child last week. (Brandon Densley/Dnz.media photo)

Vancouver Island’s Whipped Cream drops new single ‘Child’

Competitive figure skater-turned-DJ skates to her own song in music video

Whipped Cream, a DJ from Nanaimo, released her new single Child last week. (Brandon Densley/Dnz.media photo)
Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black makes a save with help from teammate Andrew Noel as Langley Rivermen Riley Wallack and Max Bulawka go to the net during Game 2 of the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal final playoff series Saturday, April 30, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers win 10th straight playoff game

Goalie records third straight shutout, Nanaimo up two games to none in BCHL’s Coastal finals

Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black makes a save with help from teammate Andrew Noel as Langley Rivermen Riley Wallack and Max Bulawka go to the net during Game 2 of the B.C. Hockey League’s Coastal final playoff series Saturday, April 30, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black follows the action in his end of the ice during a playoff game last week against the Chilliwack Chiefs at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers goaltender honoured as BCHL’s First Star of the Week

Cooper Black has perfect 8-0 record so far in the post-season

Nanaimo Clippers goalie Cooper Black follows the action in his end of the ice during a playoff game last week against the Chilliwack Chiefs at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Langley Rivermen forward Max Bulawka and Nanaimo Clippers forward Charles Tardif compete for a faceoff during a BCHL regular-season game earlier this year at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers get home-ice advantage in Coastal final

Clippers will play Langley Rivermen in best-of-seven series starting this week

Langley Rivermen forward Max Bulawka and Nanaimo Clippers forward Charles Tardif compete for a faceoff during a BCHL regular-season game earlier this year at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)