Karl Yu

Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog speaks with B.C. Premier David Eby outside Nanaimo Courthouse on Wednesday, April 12, before a government announcement about 12 new hubs dedicated to targeting repeat violent offenders. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

B.C. government setting up 12 ‘hubs’ dedicated to targeting repeat violent offenders

Premier David Eby announces new approach outside Nanaimo Courthouse

Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog speaks with B.C. Premier David Eby outside Nanaimo Courthouse on Wednesday, April 12, before a government announcement about 12 new hubs dedicated to targeting repeat violent offenders. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Berwick on the Lake seniors’ facility in Nanaimo. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo seniors’ facility to phase out licensed care unit

Unit at Berwick on the Lake will shut down over ‘phased’ one-year timeline

Berwick on the Lake seniors’ facility in Nanaimo. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Jump Creek reservoir. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo residents advised to be conscious of water use as spring progresses

Jump Creek at 91 per cent full, above average, snowpack at 2.4m, slightly below historical average

Jump Creek reservoir. (News Bulletin file photo)
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In pursuit of perfect egg: one Island woman’s guide to making Ukrainian Easter eggs

Nanaimo’s Jeanne Rudy discusses her pysanky process at Nanaimo Ukrainian Easter Bazaar

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United Way in Nanaimo has received close to $1.8 million from the Government of Canada to address homelessness. (News Bulletin file photo)

United Way in Nanaimo will direct $1.8 million to address homelessness

Some of the money will go to a point-in-time homelessness count this April

United Way in Nanaimo has received close to $1.8 million from the Government of Canada to address homelessness. (News Bulletin file photo)
Signs of missing woman Lisa Marie Young on Bowen Road on March 10. Young’s friends and family say the signs have gone missing. (Submitted photo)

Friends and family of Nanaimo woman, missing since 2002, dismayed at ‘stolen’ signs

Signs were placed along Bowen Road this month seeking information on the case of Lisa Marie Young

Signs of missing woman Lisa Marie Young on Bowen Road on March 10. Young’s friends and family say the signs have gone missing. (Submitted photo)
Police responded to a call June 10, where a man is alleged to have damaged the window of a truck he thought was stolen from his property, according to Nanaimo RCMP. (Image submitted)

Former Lantzville mayoral candidate charged for swinging bat at truck last year

Stan Pottie set to appear in Nanaimo court April 25 to face mischief charge

Police responded to a call June 10, where a man is alleged to have damaged the window of a truck he thought was stolen from his property, according to Nanaimo RCMP. (Image submitted)
Sheila Malcolmson, left, Diane Brennan and Emmy Manson, respective Nanaimo MLA, Island Health board director and Snuneymuxw band councillor, during a photo op at a press conference announcing high-acuity unit construction at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

High-acuity unit now being built at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

New unit, along with ICU also under construction, will expand access to critical care

Sheila Malcolmson, left, Diane Brennan and Emmy Manson, respective Nanaimo MLA, Island Health board director and Snuneymuxw band councillor, during a photo op at a press conference announcing high-acuity unit construction at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Courthouse. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo Courthouse. (News Bulletin file photo)
An estimated 300 people attended a Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association-hosted public safety rally at Pearson Park on Thursday, March 19. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Spending money isn’t enough to curb crime, say speakers at safety rally in Nanaimo

Hundreds rally after shooting at homeless encampment earlier this week

An estimated 300 people attended a Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association-hosted public safety rally at Pearson Park on Thursday, March 19. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Doug Ettinger, president and CEO of Canada Post, speaks at a press conference announcing that Nanaimo’s Canada Post depot is the first in the country to boast an all-electric corporate delivery fleet. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Canada Post announces its first all-electric delivery fleet is in Nanaimo

Crown corporation making announcement today at East Wellington Road depot

Doug Ettinger, president and CEO of Canada Post, speaks at a press conference announcing that Nanaimo’s Canada Post depot is the first in the country to boast an all-electric corporate delivery fleet. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
The Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users has closed its site on 264 Nicol St. in Nanaimo, the group said in a statement on Friday, Feb. 3. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users closes Nicol Street overdose prevention site

Property occupied by NANDU was deemed a nuisance last month by the City of Nanaimo

The Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users has closed its site on 264 Nicol St. in Nanaimo, the group said in a statement on Friday, Feb. 3. (News Bulletin file photo)
Fed up with violent crimes in City of Nanaimo, residents gathered at a rally at Country Club Centre Saturday, Jan. 28, demanding better public safety. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Fed up with violent crimes, Nanaimo residents rally to demand better public safety

Amidst recent crimes, including fatal stabbing, people gather at Country Club Centre

Fed up with violent crimes in City of Nanaimo, residents gathered at a rally at Country Club Centre Saturday, Jan. 28, demanding better public safety. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Filming of the TV series Resident Alien in Ladysmith. (Black Press Media file photo)

Central Island’s starring roles on TV bring multimillion-dollar impacts to region

Chesapeake Shores, Resident Alien, other productions chip in $18 million to local economies

Filming of the TV series Resident Alien in Ladysmith. (Black Press Media file photo)
B.C. Ferries has filed an application with the B.C. Ferry Commission for prep work that could lead to electrification of ferries that service Nanaimo and Gabriola Island. Pictured here, the Island Kwigwis ferry sailing into Nanaimo Harbour terminal. (Nanaimo News Bulletin file)

B.C. Ferries application a step toward fully electric ferries on Gabriola, Quadra runs

B.C. Ferries seeks approval from B.C. Ferry Commission for engineering design work

B.C. Ferries has filed an application with the B.C. Ferry Commission for prep work that could lead to electrification of ferries that service Nanaimo and Gabriola Island. Pictured here, the Island Kwigwis ferry sailing into Nanaimo Harbour terminal. (Nanaimo News Bulletin file)
B.C. Transit recently reported on ridership numbers on various RDN Transit routes. (News Bulletin file photo)

Transit officials seeing steady growth for Nanaimo-Cowichan express bus

B.C. Transit presents ridership report with data collected in late summer and early fall

B.C. Transit recently reported on ridership numbers on various RDN Transit routes. (News Bulletin file photo)
B.C. Transit recently reported on ridership numbers on various RDN Transit routes. (News Bulletin file photo)

Transit officials seeing steady growth for Nanaimo-Cowichan express bus

B.C. Transit presents ridership report with data collected in late summer and early fall

B.C. Transit recently reported on ridership numbers on various RDN Transit routes. (News Bulletin file photo)
Emergency services and Washington State Department of Transportation crews on scene on the I-5 in Thurston County Nov. 18. (Washington State Department of Transportation image)

Nanaimo man shot and killed by police after allegedly car-jacking semi truck in Washington state

Thurston County Coroner identifies 32-year-old shot and killed near Olympia on Nov. 18

Emergency services and Washington State Department of Transportation crews on scene on the I-5 in Thurston County Nov. 18. (Washington State Department of Transportation image)
A three-year-old German shepherd suffered significant injuries after falling off the back of a truck it was tethered to. (Submitted photo)

Dog that was dragged behind pickup receiving care from Nanaimo SPCA

Three-year-old German shepherd healing after suffering ‘devastating injuries’ in Duncan incident

A three-year-old German shepherd suffered significant injuries after falling off the back of a truck it was tethered to. (Submitted photo)
Santa Claus will be coming to town on Saturdays and Sundays for Winterfest and Gingerbread Village at the conference centre in downtown Nanaimo until Sunday, Dec. 18. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

Santa comes to town, heralds start of Winterfest and Gingerbread Village in Nanaimo

Jolly Old St. Nick flies in to Nanaimo waterfront morning of Saturday, Nov. 26

Santa Claus will be coming to town on Saturdays and Sundays for Winterfest and Gingerbread Village at the conference centre in downtown Nanaimo until Sunday, Dec. 18. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)