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The B.C. Ferries vessel the Coastal Renaissance will be out of service for weeks with a mechanical problem. (News Bulletin file photo)

B.C. Ferries breakdown adds stress to busy summer at the terminals

Backup ferry only available on Tsawwassen-Duke Point route two days a week

The B.C. Ferries vessel the Coastal Renaissance will be out of service for weeks with a mechanical problem. (News Bulletin file photo)
A B.C. ministry of environment decision is expected to ease a regulatory barrier to re-development on Terminal Avenue between Comox Road and Esplanade. (News Bulletin file photo)

B.C. government eases groundwater quality standards in downtown Nanaimo

Decision expected to make downtown re-development quicker and easier

A B.C. ministry of environment decision is expected to ease a regulatory barrier to re-development on Terminal Avenue between Comox Road and Esplanade. (News Bulletin file photo)
A Hullo ferries vessel docked in Nanaimo earlier this summer. The ferries will remain docked until Wednesday, Aug. 16, the company has advised. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo-Vancouver foot ferry cancels half its scheduled sailings for August

Hullo says it needs to ‘better operationalize,’ new launch date is Aug. 16

A Hullo ferries vessel docked in Nanaimo earlier this summer. The ferries will remain docked until Wednesday, Aug. 16, the company has advised. (News Bulletin file photo)
Hullo ferries are docked in Nanaimo this morning as the first two sailings of the day have been cancelled due to windy conditions and possible effects of a power outage last night. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

UPDATE: Nanaimo-Vancouver foot ferry cancels all sailings on its first day

Hullo assessing its systems after power outage

Hullo ferries are docked in Nanaimo this morning as the first two sailings of the day have been cancelled due to windy conditions and possible effects of a power outage last night. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s emergency department. A shortage of hospital general practitioners has been causing health-care delays for patients this month. (News Bulletin file photo)

Doctor shortage delaying care at Nanaimo hospital

Lack of hospital general-practice doctors has been particularly felt this month at NRGH

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital’s emergency department. A shortage of hospital general practitioners has been causing health-care delays for patients this month. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo author Susan Juby’s novel ‘Mindful of Murder’ was named as a finalist for the 2023 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo author named as finalist for national humour writing award

Susan Juby’s ‘Mindful of Murder’ contends for Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour

Nanaimo author Susan Juby’s novel ‘Mindful of Murder’ was named as a finalist for the 2023 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. (News Bulletin file photo)
A cyclist was airlifted after a collision along the Trans-Canada Highway south of Ladysmith on Tuesday, Aug. 8. (Duck Paterson photo)

Cyclist airlifted after highway collision near Ladysmith

Incident happened Aug. 8 at the intersection of Trans-Canada Highway and Westdowne Road

A cyclist was airlifted after a collision along the Trans-Canada Highway south of Ladysmith on Tuesday, Aug. 8. (Duck Paterson photo)
Nanaimo’s Port Theatre announced 16 shows for their upcoming Spotlight series, starting Sept. 24. (Submitted images)

Nanaimo’s Port Theatre announces 16 shows for returning Spotlight series

Season features variety of cultural and artistic works starting in the fall

Nanaimo’s Port Theatre announced 16 shows for their upcoming Spotlight series, starting Sept. 24. (Submitted images)
Nanaimo RCMP are suggesting preventative measures to help bike owners avoid becoming victims of theft. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

A bicycle is stolen every other day in Nanaimo, don’t let it be yours

RCMP advise that bike thefts tend to increase during summer months

Nanaimo RCMP are suggesting preventative measures to help bike owners avoid becoming victims of theft. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Theatre Group’s cast and crew of ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie,’ as they appeared at Theatre B.C.’s Mainstage Festival in Surrey on July 14. (Submitted image)

Vancouver Island Marie Curie play wins Theatre B.C.’s top honour

Nanaimo Theatre Group’s ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie’ also got best director and best actor awards

Nanaimo Theatre Group’s cast and crew of ‘The Half-Life of Marie Curie,’ as they appeared at Theatre B.C.’s Mainstage Festival in Surrey on July 14. (Submitted image)
Owners of pets left unattended in hot vehicles can have their pets seized and be fined $500, police advise. (Stock photo)

See a dog in a hot Vancouver Island car? Consider this before smashing windows

Nanaimo RCMP report 13 calls this summer about pets inside hot cars

Owners of pets left unattended in hot vehicles can have their pets seized and be fined $500, police advise. (Stock photo)
A former high school teacher in Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district has had his teaching certificate suspended for 15 years after admitting to sending messages of a sexual nature to three students. (Stock photo)

Former B.C. high school teacher suspended 15 years for sexting youths

Incidents involving Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher happened between 2014-16

A former high school teacher in Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district has had his teaching certificate suspended for 15 years after admitting to sending messages of a sexual nature to three students. (Stock photo)
Wally Taylor, city bylaws officer, takes a look Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the clean-up work ahead at an encampment along the Millstone River. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Encampment along Nanaimo’s Millstone River being cleared out

Camp was the site of two shooting incidents

Wally Taylor, city bylaws officer, takes a look Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the clean-up work ahead at an encampment along the Millstone River. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
V.I. Raiders running back Morgan Crisp is tackled by Westshore Rebels opponents during B.C. Football Conference action on Saturday, July 29, at Q’unq’inuqwstuxw Stadium. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Raiders shut out by Rebels to start junior football season in Nanaimo

V.I. team falls to Island rivals by 69-0 score

V.I. Raiders running back Morgan Crisp is tackled by Westshore Rebels opponents during B.C. Football Conference action on Saturday, July 29, at Q’unq’inuqwstuxw Stadium. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Duke Point ferry terminal. (News Bulletin file photo)

No space: BC Ferries tells Nanaimo walk-on passengers to find alternative

Foot passengers being advised to take taxi or be dropped off at Duke Point terminal

Duke Point ferry terminal. (News Bulletin file photo)
Investigators are asking for dash cam footage after establishing route of suspect’s vehicle involved in a collision on Nanaimo Parkway that claimed life of 24-year-old man. (File photo)

Nanaimo RCMP asking for dash cam footage in investigation into fatal crash

Police establish route of suspect’s vehicle prior to crash that claimed life of 24-year-old victim

Investigators are asking for dash cam footage after establishing route of suspect’s vehicle involved in a collision on Nanaimo Parkway that claimed life of 24-year-old man. (File photo)
Nanaimo RMCP seized a flare gun that had been converted to shoot 22-calibre bullets, noted a police press release. (Photo submitted)

Flare gun modified to shoot bullets seized in downtown Nanaimo

RCMP make arrest after pair of incidents earlier this week

Nanaimo RMCP seized a flare gun that had been converted to shoot 22-calibre bullets, noted a police press release. (Photo submitted)
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating whether police action contributed to serious injury claimed by a man who was released after being picked up by police for alleged public intoxication in downtown Nanaimo. (File photo)

Probe underway after man reports serious injuries after Nanaimo arrest

Allegedly intoxicated man was held in a cell overnight at Nanaimo RCMP detachment

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating whether police action contributed to serious injury claimed by a man who was released after being picked up by police for alleged public intoxication in downtown Nanaimo. (File photo)
Two people were arrested in Nanaimo after driving off with a stolen 75-inch TV they placed on the roof of their car and held onto. (Photo submitted)

Thieves in Nanaimo steal TV too big for their getaway vehicle

Suspects identified and arrested hours after crime last month

Two people were arrested in Nanaimo after driving off with a stolen 75-inch TV they placed on the roof of their car and held onto. (Photo submitted)
Reid Davidson, who was 24, has been identified as the person who died in a crash earlier this week when his compact car was struck by a minivan that had been going the wrong way on the Nanaimo Parkway. (Nanaimo United FC photo)

Nanaimo soccer administrator dies in highway crash involving alleged drunk driver

Reid Davidson, 24, previously played for VIU Mariners

Reid Davidson, who was 24, has been identified as the person who died in a crash earlier this week when his compact car was struck by a minivan that had been going the wrong way on the Nanaimo Parkway. (Nanaimo United FC photo)