Karl Yu

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Lisa Marie Barron, Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP, receives a letter from Kevin Lindsay, co-organizer of a rally against the fossil fuel industry held Wednesday, June 28, in downtown Nanaimo. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

‘Canada is Burning’ because of a lack of climate action, say protesters in Nanaimo

Rally organized to call for accountability from politicians and fossil fuel industry

Lisa Marie Barron, Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP, receives a letter from Kevin Lindsay, co-organizer of a rally against the fossil fuel industry held Wednesday, June 28, in downtown Nanaimo. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Extension fire department battled a blaze detected near its fire hall on Bramley Road on June 23. (News Bulletin file photo)

Rural firefighters stop fire threatening Extension, south of Nanaimo

Fire detected 500 metres southwest of Extension department fire hall June 23

Extension fire department battled a blaze detected near its fire hall on Bramley Road on June 23. (News Bulletin file photo)
Extension fire department battled a blaze detected near its fire hall on Bramley Road on June 23. (News Bulletin file photo)

Rural firefighters stop fire threatening Extension, south of Nanaimo

Fire detected 500 metres southwest of Extension department fire hall June 23

Extension fire department battled a blaze detected near its fire hall on Bramley Road on June 23. (News Bulletin file photo)
A new administrative procedure for Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools-owned vehicle idling on school sites was detailed June 14. Electric buses, like the one pictured here, are exempt. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school bus drivers being directed to cut down on idling

School board advised that new regulations are now in place

A new administrative procedure for Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools-owned vehicle idling on school sites was detailed June 14. Electric buses, like the one pictured here, are exempt. (News Bulletin file photo)
Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)

Nanaimo to Vancouver Hullo Ferries announces fare prices, service to begin in August

Pets and bikes allowed on ferries, says ferry operator

Vancouver Island Ferry Company’s Hullo vessels at the Damen Group facility in Vietnam. (CNW Group/Vancouver Island Ferry Company photo)
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools’ administration office. (Nanaimo News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school board passes $200-million budget despite concerns over fewer EAs

School trustees pass 2023-24 budget bylaw at May 24 board meeting

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools’ administration office. (Nanaimo News Bulletin file photo)
The Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race began from Nanaimo today, June 3. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Sailors off to the races at Van Isle 360

International yacht race started June 3 in Nanaimo

The Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race began from Nanaimo today, June 3. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
The Van Isle 360 yacht race begins Saturday, June 3 in Nanaimo and concludes Saturday, June 17. (News Bulletin file photo)

Van Isle 360 sailors ready to race around Vancouver Island, starting in Nanaimo

After a COVID-19 cancellation in 2021, race resumes regular course starting June 3

The Van Isle 360 yacht race begins Saturday, June 3 in Nanaimo and concludes Saturday, June 17. (News Bulletin file photo)
A special air quality statement has been issued by Environment Canada for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, due to smoke in the air. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Smoky air forecast to affect Vancouver Island’s east coast until tomorrow

Environment Canada issues special air quality statement

A special air quality statement has been issued by Environment Canada for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, due to smoke in the air. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Sheila Malcolmson, B.C. minister of social development and poverty reduction, and Peter Sinclair, Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank executive director, at a conference where the province announced a $7 million contribution to the food bank’s warehouse construction project. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

B.C. government chips in $7 million for construction of food bank warehouse in Nanaimo

Loaves and Fishes still seeking $5 million for project on East Wellington Road

Sheila Malcolmson, B.C. minister of social development and poverty reduction, and Peter Sinclair, Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank executive director, at a conference where the province announced a $7 million contribution to the food bank’s warehouse construction project. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Erica Beauchamp, Regional District of Nanaimo emergency services manager, displays a ‘grab-and-go’ bag officials recommend people have ready in the case of events like earthquakes, wildfire or floods. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo residents urged to think about emergency preparedness plans and provisions

Regional District of Nanaimo, City of Nanaimo promoting Emergency Preparedness Week

Erica Beauchamp, Regional District of Nanaimo emergency services manager, displays a ‘grab-and-go’ bag officials recommend people have ready in the case of events like earthquakes, wildfire or floods. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Capt. Malcolm Rodger, B.C. Ferries’ manager of simulation training, talks about computer equipment used to train employees to operate vessels during a demonstration at the Departure Bay ferry terminal on May 10. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

B.C. Ferries workers train on simulated seas at Vancouver Island ferry terminal

B.C. Ferries provides tour of new training facility in Nanaimo

Capt. Malcolm Rodger, B.C. Ferries’ manager of simulation training, talks about computer equipment used to train employees to operate vessels during a demonstration at the Departure Bay ferry terminal on May 10. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Curious Comicon Nanaimo takes place at Country Club Centre Saturday, May 6. Pictured here are Alex Carnegie, Deb Carnegie and Sam Carnegie, a.k.a. Loki, Hela and Thor, at the 2022 event. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo’s Curious Comicon will feature costumes, pinball arcade, Hollywood stories

Event happens May 6 at Country Club Centre

Curious Comicon Nanaimo takes place at Country Club Centre Saturday, May 6. Pictured here are Alex Carnegie, Deb Carnegie and Sam Carnegie, a.k.a. Loki, Hela and Thor, at the 2022 event. (News Bulletin file photo)
Ally Badger, Mid Island Pinball League member, racks up a high score on a Led Zeppelin pinball machine at Curious Comicon in Nanaimo on May 6. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Flippers fly at pinball arcade at Nanaimo’s Curious Comicon

Mid Island Pinball League attraction among the highlights of Country Club Centre event

Ally Badger, Mid Island Pinball League member, racks up a high score on a Led Zeppelin pinball machine at Curious Comicon in Nanaimo on May 6. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo RCMP were at Wellington Secondary School on April 27, after a report of a youth and a gun. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Boy who pointed replica gun arrested by Nanaimo RCMP

Three Nanaimo schools were in hold-and-secure protocols on April 27

Nanaimo RCMP were at Wellington Secondary School on April 27, after a report of a youth and a gun. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Courthouse. (News Bulletin file photo)

Mental health ruling pending for Nanaimo man who sexually assaulted one-year-old daughter

Judge orders assessment prior to ruling on criminal responsibility

Nanaimo Courthouse. (News Bulletin file photo)
Members of Rotary Clubs in Nanaimo and Lantzville and the public tossed trash during an Earth Day cleanup event across Nanaimo on April 22. Pictured here, Keith Moores at the visitors’ centre on Northfield Road. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Rotarians from Lantzville and Nanaimo toss trash to the heap on Earth Day

Area Rotary clubs collect over 1,000 pounds of garbage in April 22 cleanup in Nanaimo

Members of Rotary Clubs in Nanaimo and Lantzville and the public tossed trash during an Earth Day cleanup event across Nanaimo on April 22. Pictured here, Keith Moores at the visitors’ centre on Northfield Road. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
A ground-breaking ceremony was held at Nanaimo’s waterfront Wednesday, April 19, for the Hullo Ferries service. Lifting shovels were Nanaimo Port Authority chairperson Donna Hais, left to right; Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog; Snuneymuxw Chief Mike Wyse; Vancouver Island Ferry Company chief revenue officer Sekhar Angepat and executive chairperson Rupesh Amin. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s fast foot ferries branded ‘Hullo,’ terminal improvements starting

Vancouver Island Ferry Company holds groundbreaking event

A ground-breaking ceremony was held at Nanaimo’s waterfront Wednesday, April 19, for the Hullo Ferries service. Lifting shovels were Nanaimo Port Authority chairperson Donna Hais, left to right; Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog; Snuneymuxw Chief Mike Wyse; Vancouver Island Ferry Company chief revenue officer Sekhar Angepat and executive chairperson Rupesh Amin. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
The Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention is taking place this weekend, April 14-16, at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Vancouver Island communities want to partner on regional homelessness strategy

AVICC delegates will also try to co-ordinate emergency health services and partner on battling broom

The Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention is taking place this weekend, April 14-16, at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Steven Michael Bacon, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in relation to the disappearance and murder of missing Nanaimo teen Mikayla Chang, has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 20 years. (Submitted photos)

Nanaimo teen’s murderer handed life sentence

Steven Michael Bacon sentenced for killing Makayla Chang, who was 16

Steven Michael Bacon, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in relation to the disappearance and murder of missing Nanaimo teen Mikayla Chang, has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 20 years. (Submitted photos)