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A 35-year-old suspect of no fixed address was arrested for allegedly grabbing a woman around her neck and sexually assaulting her in the Victoria Road area on March 27. (Black Press Media files)

Man arrested in Nanaimo after allegedly grabbing woman’s neck and sexually assaulting her

35-year-old suspect arrested by Nanaimo RCMP an hour and a half after incident

A 35-year-old suspect of no fixed address was arrested for allegedly grabbing a woman around her neck and sexually assaulting her in the Victoria Road area on March 27. (Black Press Media files)
With Nanaimo Clippers’ head coach Colin Birkas suspended, the BCHL team has appointed Dave Liffiton as interim coach. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers appoint new coach a week before BCHL playoffs

Dave Liffiton takes over from suspended coach and general manager Colin Birkas

With Nanaimo Clippers’ head coach Colin Birkas suspended, the BCHL team has appointed Dave Liffiton as interim coach. (News Bulletin file photo)
One man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a Nanaimo businessman March 12. (News Bulletin file photo)

Shooting at homeless encampment in Nanaimo results in arrest and charges

Incident sent 49-year-old business owner to hospital with serious injuries

One man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a Nanaimo businessman March 12. (News Bulletin file photo)
Vehicle traffic on the Nanaimo Parkway will be detoured over five nights March 26-30 to allow installation of a water pipeline. (City of Nanaimo image)

Overnight highway closures planned through Nanaimo for work on water project

Nanaimo Parkway drivers will have to detour between 7 p.m and 7 a.m. from March 26-30

Vehicle traffic on the Nanaimo Parkway will be detoured over five nights March 26-30 to allow installation of a water pipeline. (City of Nanaimo image)
Rescue cats, like Tangerine and her kittens will benefit after PetSmart Charities of Canada donated $11,500 to CatNap Society in Nanaimo. (Submitted photo)

Donation to Nanaimo cat rescue non-profit will further help felines

PetSmart Charities of Canada grants $11,500 to CatNap Society in Nanaimo

Rescue cats, like Tangerine and her kittens will benefit after PetSmart Charities of Canada donated $11,500 to CatNap Society in Nanaimo. (Submitted photo)
VIU Mariners player Quinten Astorino takes swings at practice last week at the Serauxmen Sports Fields. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

VIU baseball stepping to the plate for season opener

Team hosting four-game series at Serauxmen Stadium from March 24-26 to start spring

VIU Mariners player Quinten Astorino takes swings at practice last week at the Serauxmen Sports Fields. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
Dr. Jane Pegg and the Roots to Read program at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital have received an award from the B.C. Patient Safety and Quality Council. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo program promoting reading to newborns wins provincial honour

Roots to Read program at NRGH recognized by B.C. Patient Safety and Quality Council

Dr. Jane Pegg and the Roots to Read program at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital have received an award from the B.C. Patient Safety and Quality Council. (News Bulletin file photo)
A man was found with gunshot wounds along Bastion Street in downtown Nanaimo at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. (file photo)

Man shot in face in downtown Nanaimo

Incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18

A man was found with gunshot wounds along Bastion Street in downtown Nanaimo at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. (file photo)
Colin Birkas, Nanaimo Clippers’ head coach and GM, has been temporarily suspended after a complaint under Hockey Canada’s discipline and complaints policy, said the BCHL club. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers coach suspended as hockey team nears playoffs

Allegations not made public, but Colin Birkas denies and BCHL team is co-operating, says statement

Colin Birkas, Nanaimo Clippers’ head coach and GM, has been temporarily suspended after a complaint under Hockey Canada’s discipline and complaints policy, said the BCHL club. (News Bulletin file photo)
A suspect was arrested for making threats while brandishing a toy bow and arrow with a syringe attached. (Photos submitted)

Suspect with syringe affixed to toy bow and arrow makes threats at Nanaimo mall

32-year-old suspect arrested and remains in custody

A suspect was arrested for making threats while brandishing a toy bow and arrow with a syringe attached. (Photos submitted)
Ladysmith athlete Mercedez Johnson is B.C. Baseball’s Rookie of the Year. (Photo submitted)

Ladysmith athlete chosen B.C. Baseball’s rookie of the year

15-year-old Mercedez Johnson described as a ‘hard-working’ player

Ladysmith athlete Mercedez Johnson is B.C. Baseball’s Rookie of the Year. (Photo submitted)
Yellow Point Drama group is staging Spring Shorts, a production of three short plays, starting March 24.(Photo courtesy Yellow Point Drama)

Yellow Point Drama Group presenting three short plays to start spring

Spring Shorts production features a mix of genres

Yellow Point Drama group is staging Spring Shorts, a production of three short plays, starting March 24.(Photo courtesy Yellow Point Drama)
Dover Bay Dolphins player Luke Linder in action at senior AAA boys’ basketball provincials at the Langley Events Centre. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Sports Pictures)

Dover Bay Dolphins runners-up at AAA high school basketball provincials

Nanaimo Christian earns bronze in single-A, John Barsby places fourth in AA

Dover Bay Dolphins player Luke Linder in action at senior AAA boys’ basketball provincials at the Langley Events Centre. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Sports Pictures)
Humber Hawks player Stephanie Amstrong, left, can’t block a hit from VIU Mariners player Cassidy Kitchen during action March 8 at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championships at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

VIU Mariners win two, lose two at volleyball nationals in Nanaimo

Mariners women place fourth at CCAA championships in their home gym

Humber Hawks player Stephanie Amstrong, left, can’t block a hit from VIU Mariners player Cassidy Kitchen during action March 8 at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association championships at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Nanaimo RCMP at the scene of a shooting following an incident of vigilantism at a homeless encampment Sunday, March 12. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo mayor says city ‘in a dangerous place’ after vigilantism and shooting

Statement follows altercation at homeless camp that sent man to hospital with serious gunshot wound

Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Nanaimo RCMP at the scene of a shooting following an incident of vigilantism at a homeless encampment Sunday, March 12. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Threatened yellow-montane violets in the Mt. Tuam protected area on Salt Spring Island. (Photo by Laura Mattias)

Islands conservancy receives funding to address biodiversity loss

Three-year funding boost ensures the continuation of species-at-risk program

Threatened yellow-montane violets in the Mt. Tuam protected area on Salt Spring Island. (Photo by Laura Mattias)
Markus Batraki, a formerly incarcerated student, is one of many students who have had their lives transformed by an ‘inside-out’ program. (Vancouver Island University photo)

VIU given more than $1 million to expand prison education program

Donation will allow ‘inside-out program’ to expand educational opportunities across B.C.

Markus Batraki, a formerly incarcerated student, is one of many students who have had their lives transformed by an ‘inside-out’ program. (Vancouver Island University photo)
A dump truck crashed and spilled over along the Nanaimo Parkway at the East Wellington Road overpass on Friday, March 3. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Dump truck crashes and spills load of garbage along Nanaimo Parkway

Southbound lanes of highway closed at East Wellington Road overpass

A dump truck crashed and spilled over along the Nanaimo Parkway at the East Wellington Road overpass on Friday, March 3. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Lexi Barudin as Farrah the Faerie and Brandon Caul as Orcus rehearse a scene for ‘She Kills Monsters’ which will be staged at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre from March 2-11. (Leon Potter Photo)

VIU’s theatre students staging Dungeons and Dragons-inspired dramedy

‘She Kills Monsters’ will run March 2-11 at university’s Malaspina Theatre

Lexi Barudin as Farrah the Faerie and Brandon Caul as Orcus rehearse a scene for ‘She Kills Monsters’ which will be staged at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre from March 2-11. (Leon Potter Photo)
Nanaimo RCMP are still looking to identify a suspect behind an intentionally set fire the Walmart store at Woodgrove Centre, Feb. 22. (File photo)

RCMP still sniffing for culprit in diaper fire that closed Nanaimo Walmart for days

Chemical discharges from smouldering diapers and fire extinguisher needed to be ventilated

Nanaimo RCMP are still looking to identify a suspect behind an intentionally set fire the Walmart store at Woodgrove Centre, Feb. 22. (File photo)