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Nanaimo firefighters closed off Victoria Road after a car crashed into a house, damaging a gas meter Thursday, Oct. 26. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Central Island street evacuated after car crashes into house and gas meter

First responders, Fortis B.C. on scene at Victoria Road in Nanaimo

Nanaimo firefighters closed off Victoria Road after a car crashed into a house, damaging a gas meter Thursday, Oct. 26. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo RCMP say close to two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and meth were seized from a south Nanaimo residence Oct. 18. (News Bulletin file photo)

Fentanyl, cocaine and meth seized in Nanaimo drug bust

One man who was arrested expected to face drug charges

Nanaimo RCMP say close to two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and meth were seized from a south Nanaimo residence Oct. 18. (News Bulletin file photo)
Criminality is not suspected but police and coroner are investigating after the body of a man was found in the waters off Gabriola Island on the weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man’s body found in the ocean off Gabriola Island

RCMP and coroner investigating after body found Oct. 22 near Dragon’s Lane

Criminality is not suspected but police and coroner are investigating after the body of a man was found in the waters off Gabriola Island on the weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)
VIU Mariners player Linnea Brickwood sets the ball during a match against the College of the Rockies Avalanche on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

VIU women start volleyball season with hard-fought victories

Women win two matches, men split their matches as PacWest season gets underway

VIU Mariners player Linnea Brickwood sets the ball during a match against the College of the Rockies Avalanche on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
An anti-SOGI education march and rally was held in Nanaimo on Saturday, Oct. 21, with protesters outnumbered by a counter-protest. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s LGBTQ community and allies louder than SOGI misinformation

Counter-protesters outnumber protesters at march and rally opposing SOGI education

An anti-SOGI education march and rally was held in Nanaimo on Saturday, Oct. 21, with protesters outnumbered by a counter-protest. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance summit will happen Oct. 25-26 at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre. (News Bulletin file photo)

V.I. will meet AI at this month’s economic summit in Nanaimo

Vancouver Island Economic Alliance conference happening Oct. 25-26

The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance summit will happen Oct. 25-26 at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre. (News Bulletin file photo)
An artist’s rendering showing Sandstone’s vision for the Cedar neighbourhood centre area. (Seacliff Properties image)

Rezoning underway for Sandstone project that will transform south Nanaimo

Traffic tie-ups will be a trade-off for growth in Cedar and Chase River in areas

An artist’s rendering showing Sandstone’s vision for the Cedar neighbourhood centre area. (Seacliff Properties image)
Lauren Spencer-Smith released an accompanying music video for her latest single Sad Forever, released Friday, Oct. 13. (Lauren Spencer-Smith/YouTube)

Vancouver Island’s Lauren Spencer-Smith directs first music video

‘Sad Forever’ single released during singer’s world tour

Lauren Spencer-Smith released an accompanying music video for her latest single Sad Forever, released Friday, Oct. 13. (Lauren Spencer-Smith/YouTube)
Willie Thrasher, seen performing on Nanaimo’s Harbourfront Walkway, will be honoured in Kelowna on Saturday, Oct. 14, as the recipient of Western Canadian Music Alliance’s 2023 Heritage Award. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo’s Willie Thrasher to receive Western Canadian music heritage award

Musician will be recognized Oct. 14 in Kelowna

Willie Thrasher, seen performing on Nanaimo’s Harbourfront Walkway, will be honoured in Kelowna on Saturday, Oct. 14, as the recipient of Western Canadian Music Alliance’s 2023 Heritage Award. (News Bulletin file photo)
RCMP, including emergency response team members, have been called to a ‘police situation’ at a motel on Terminal Avenue. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

UPDATE: Man in crisis detained at Nanaimo motel

Traffic was detoured around scene at Terminal Avenue and Bryden Street

RCMP, including emergency response team members, have been called to a ‘police situation’ at a motel on Terminal Avenue. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo’s Vera Strand won $675,000 on a Set for Life scratch ticket. (Photo submitted)

Nanaimo woman ‘gobsmacked’ at $675,000 scratch ticket win

Winning Set for Life ticket purchased at Fairway Market

Nanaimo’s Vera Strand won $675,000 on a Set for Life scratch ticket. (Photo submitted)
Nanaimo CatNap Society volunteer Kathi Baart helped find a cat that was lost while its owner was visiting from Ontario last month. (Photo submitted)

Cat lost during visit to Nanaimo safe and on its way back to Ontario

Senior slept in car, fell on her face while searching downtown last month

Nanaimo CatNap Society volunteer Kathi Baart helped find a cat that was lost while its owner was visiting from Ontario last month. (Photo submitted)
Actress and model Pamela Anderson made several appearances without makeup at Paris Fashion Week which garnered attention in the entertainment tabloids. (Photo via instagram)

Pamela Anderson makes bare-faced appearance at Paris Fashion Week

Ladysmith celebrity goes without makeup, says there is beauty in self-acceptance and imperfection

Actress and model Pamela Anderson made several appearances without makeup at Paris Fashion Week which garnered attention in the entertainment tabloids. (Photo via instagram)
Cowichan Valley Capitals goalie Emerik Despatie makes a save on Nanaimo Clippers player Joel Plante during B.C. Hockey League action Friday, Sept. 22, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers start BCHL season with back-to-back wins

Clippers defeat Cowichan Valley Capitals by scores of 6-3 and 3-2

Cowichan Valley Capitals goalie Emerik Despatie makes a save on Nanaimo Clippers player Joel Plante during B.C. Hockey League action Friday, Sept. 22, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
The Nanaimo Fringe Festival, presented by Pacific Coast Stage Company, has had its membership with the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals suspended. (Instagram photo)

Nanaimo Fringe Festival’s membership with national association suspended

Concerns raised about ‘well-being and safety’ of festival participants

The Nanaimo Fringe Festival, presented by Pacific Coast Stage Company, has had its membership with the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals suspended. (Instagram photo)
Investigators have released the image of a bedroom where an alleged sex assault took place in hopes of identifying the victim, a girl between six and 10 years old. (Photo submitted)

Police say child sex assault may have happened in Vancouver Island bedroom

Police release image of room in attempt to identify 6-10-year-old victim

Investigators have released the image of a bedroom where an alleged sex assault took place in hopes of identifying the victim, a girl between six and 10 years old. (Photo submitted)
Nanaimo Clippers players scrimmage during training camp earlier this month at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers set to start season in new-look BCHL

Clippers face Cowichan Valley Capitals in home opener Sept. 22

Nanaimo Clippers players scrimmage during training camp earlier this month at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Protesters and counter-protesters fill Maffeo Sutton Park’s Lions Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 20. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo shows acceptance and allyship in drowning out anti-SOGI voices

Counter-protests held at school district administration office and at city hall

Protesters and counter-protesters fill Maffeo Sutton Park’s Lions Pavilion on Wednesday, Sept. 20. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Diana Krall surprises Byan Stovell and the whole audience by appearing at the all-star concert on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre. (HA Photography photo)

Diana Krall shows up for surprise performance at Nanaimo jazz festival

Jazz superstar sings How Deep is the Ocean during ‘all-star’ concert at the Port Theatre on Sept. 16

Diana Krall surprises Byan Stovell and the whole audience by appearing at the all-star concert on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre. (HA Photography photo)
More Hullo ferry sailings are being scheduled in October, including ones to accommodate those attending Vancouver Canucks games and concerts. (News Bulletin file photo)

Hullo schedules special-event sailings for Guns N’ Roses, Pink and more

Fast foot-passenger ferry adding late-night sailings for concert goers and hockey fans

More Hullo ferry sailings are being scheduled in October, including ones to accommodate those attending Vancouver Canucks games and concerts. (News Bulletin file photo)