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Future News Bulletin reporter Nicholas Pescod with his adoptive mother when he was young.

COLUMN: Adoption doesn’t need to be something to keep hidden

It took me many years to openly discuss this part of my life, says reporter Nicholas Pescod

Future News Bulletin reporter Nicholas Pescod with his adoptive mother when he was young.
Stan Pottie, above, will have to pay $15,000 in court costs to the District of Lantzville. (News Bulletin file photo)

Former Lantzville mayoral candidate ordered to pay legal costs after being found in contempt of court

Stan Pottie contravened building and zoning bylaws

Stan Pottie, above, will have to pay $15,000 in court costs to the District of Lantzville. (News Bulletin file photo)
An artist rendering of Parkshore Projects’ long-term vision for the neighbourhood around Haliburton Street, which the developer is calling the Harbourview District. (D’Ambrosio Architecture and Urbanism)

Developer shows off long-term vision for downtown Nanaimo neighbourhood

Parkshore Projects aims to bring 1,500 units of housing in 10-year high-desnity buildout

An artist rendering of Parkshore Projects’ long-term vision for the neighbourhood around Haliburton Street, which the developer is calling the Harbourview District. (D’Ambrosio Architecture and Urbanism)
Construction on an apartment building close to the intersection of Bowen Road and Pryde Avenue. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s average rent continues to climb, report shows

Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment has increased by 38 per cent since 2014

Construction on an apartment building close to the intersection of Bowen Road and Pryde Avenue. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
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Masks sold out, travel being cut back as Island reacts to Coronavirus scare

Vancouver Island University rescheduling planned study abroad trip to China

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The new departure lounge at the Nanaimo Airport. (Nicholas Pescod/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Airport’s $14-million expanded terminal officially opens

Departure lounge, security and baggage areas improved

The new departure lounge at the Nanaimo Airport. (Nicholas Pescod/News Bulletin)
An animal trap found in the Linley Valley in 2013. (Photo submitted)

Seven years later, Nanaimo animal trapping bylaw still isn’t approved

Animal trapping bylaw requires provincial approval before it can be adopted

An animal trap found in the Linley Valley in 2013. (Photo submitted)
An Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 landing at Nanaimo Airport in June 2018. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Air Canada will offer direct Nanaimo-to-Toronto flights again this year

Seasonal service will run from June until October

An Air Canada Rouge Airbus A319 landing at Nanaimo Airport in June 2018. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Nanaimo City Hall. (News Bulletin file photo)

Consultant’s report sheds light on ‘very difficult’ era at Nanaimo city hall

Cuff report from 2019, obtained via FOI, highlights concerns expressed by city employees

Nanaimo City Hall. (News Bulletin file photo)
Carol Anne Hilton, chief executive officer and founder of the Indigenomics Institute, presents to members of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 29 at the Coast Bastion Hotel. (Nicholas Pescod/News Bulletin)

A stronger Vancouver Island through Indigenomics

Former government advisor touts growth through indigenous inclusion

Carol Anne Hilton, chief executive officer and founder of the Indigenomics Institute, presents to members of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 29 at the Coast Bastion Hotel. (Nicholas Pescod/News Bulletin)
A ground-breaking ceremony was held for the Courtyard by Marriott hotel on Gordon Street in downtown Nanaimo on Wednesday. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Developer holds groundbreaking ceremony for downtown Nanaimo hotel

PEG Developments plans to build nine-storey hotel across from Vancouver Island Conference Centre

A ground-breaking ceremony was held for the Courtyard by Marriott hotel on Gordon Street in downtown Nanaimo on Wednesday. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Lantzville District Hall. (News Bulletin file photo)

Lantzville approves record 23-per cent property tax increase

District facing millions in upcoming infrastructure costs

Lantzville District Hall. (News Bulletin file photo)
The City of Nanaimo has reached a settlement with its former chief operations officer, Brad McRae. (News Bulletin file photo)

City of Nanaimo reaches settlement with fired chief operations officer

Brad McRae had launched human rights complaint after being fired while on medical leave

The City of Nanaimo has reached a settlement with its former chief operations officer, Brad McRae. (News Bulletin file photo)
Victor Mema. (News Bulletin file photo)

CPA Alberta to hold disciplinary hearing for Nanaimo’s ex-CFO

Victor Mema will be asked about allegations of $14,000 in personal expenses in Nanaimo

Victor Mema. (News Bulletin file photo)
Cast and crew on the set of Diversion, a film directed and produced by former City of Nanaimo CAO Tracy Samra. (Photo courtesy Vivian Davidson)

Nanaimo’s ex-CAO directing film about city manager taking on establishment’s ‘swampy ways’

Tracy Samra producing and directing movie called Diversion

Cast and crew on the set of Diversion, a film directed and produced by former City of Nanaimo CAO Tracy Samra. (Photo courtesy Vivian Davidson)
Nanaimo courthouse, where a B.C. Supreme Court case was held in the fall around indigenous smudging in a public school classroom. (News Bulletin file photo)

B.C. mom loses case about Indigenous smudging ceremony in daughter’s class

B.C. Supreme Court judge releases ruling in case against Port Alberni school district

Nanaimo courthouse, where a B.C. Supreme Court case was held in the fall around indigenous smudging in a public school classroom. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo courthouse, where a B.C. Supreme Court case was held in the fall around indigenous smudging in a public school classroom. (News Bulletin file photo)

Vancouver Island mom loses case on Indigenous smudging ceremony in daughter’s class

B.C. Supreme Court judge releases ruling in Servatius case against Alberni school district

Nanaimo courthouse, where a B.C. Supreme Court case was held in the fall around indigenous smudging in a public school classroom. (News Bulletin file photo)
An artist rendering of a proposed 10-storey hotel and condominium development at 1000 Stewart Ave. (de Hoog and Kierulf Architects)

10-storey hotel building proposed along Nanaimo’s waterfront

Building at 1000 Stewart Ave. would include 110 hotel suites plus condos and two conference rooms

An artist rendering of a proposed 10-storey hotel and condominium development at 1000 Stewart Ave. (de Hoog and Kierulf Architects)
An artist’s rendering of a nine-storey Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 100 Gordon St. (PEG Developments/Turner Fleischer Architects image)

Hotel developer assures Nanaimo that a groundbreaking is coming

PEG Developments reaffirms commitment to conference centre hotel

An artist’s rendering of a nine-storey Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 100 Gordon St. (PEG Developments/Turner Fleischer Architects image)
A small dog wearing a specialized harness called PredatorBwear. The harness was developed in North Vancouver and will be available for purchase next year. (PredatorBware photo)

Spiky armour helps protect pooches from larger animals

The PredatorBwear harness, invented by two B.C. women, expected to be available in the new year

A small dog wearing a specialized harness called PredatorBwear. The harness was developed in North Vancouver and will be available for purchase next year. (PredatorBware photo)