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Nanaimo’s Allison Forsyth during her time skiing with Alpine Canada’s national team. NEWS BULLETIN file photo

Olympic skier from Nanaimo suing Alpine Canada after coach’s sex offences

Bertrand Charest was convicted in 2017 on 37 charges

Nanaimo’s Allison Forsyth during her time skiing with Alpine Canada’s national team. NEWS BULLETIN file photo
An Air North Boeing 737 lands in Nanaimo last summer. The airline has launched weekly charter service from Nanaimo to Watson Lake, Yukon, via Kelowna and Prince George. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Air North starts up non-stop flights from Nanaimo to Kelowna

Company running charter flights to Watson Lake, Yukon, including stops in Kelowna and Prince George

An Air North Boeing 737 lands in Nanaimo last summer. The airline has launched weekly charter service from Nanaimo to Watson Lake, Yukon, via Kelowna and Prince George. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
A site plan of a proposed 213-unit apartment complex proposed by West Urban Developments for 1300 Junction Ave. in Nanaimo’s south end. (West Urban Developments)

Complex with more than 200 apartments pitched for Nanaimo’s south end

Construction planned for next spring on Junction Avenue in Chase River

A site plan of a proposed 213-unit apartment complex proposed by West Urban Developments for 1300 Junction Ave. in Nanaimo’s south end. (West Urban Developments)
Air Canada’s senior vice-president of Air Canada Express and government relations spoke to business people during an event hosted by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. (NEWS BULLETIN file photo)

Nanaimo a prime market for new plane, Air Canada says

Vice-president previews Airbus A220, praises Nanaimo’s growth in passenger numbers

Air Canada’s senior vice-president of Air Canada Express and government relations spoke to business people during an event hosted by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. (NEWS BULLETIN file photo)
An Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8 parked at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport in May 2018. The federal government grounded all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft indefinitely in March due to safety concerns. Air Canada is optimistic the 737 Max will be in the skies by September or October. (Nicholas Pescod/News Bulletin)

Air Canada expects Boeing 737 Max to resume flying by September or October

Air Canada isn’t worried about safety of the planes, says vice-president

An Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8 parked at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport in May 2018. The federal government grounded all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft indefinitely in March due to safety concerns. Air Canada is optimistic the 737 Max will be in the skies by September or October. (Nicholas Pescod/News Bulletin)
Artist rendering for a proposed six-storey 66-unit residential condominium at 6340 McRobb Ave. Documents show that Phase 2 of the proposal would include two 20-storey towers. (SALEHI ARCHITECT INC.)

Nearly 500 condos, including two towers, proposed in Nanaimo’s north end

Six-storey building, two 20-storey buildings proposed near Dover Bay Secondary School

Artist rendering for a proposed six-storey 66-unit residential condominium at 6340 McRobb Ave. Documents show that Phase 2 of the proposal would include two 20-storey towers. (SALEHI ARCHITECT INC.)
Air Canada Rouge delays direct Nanaimo-Toronto flight launch until July

Air Canada Rouge delays direct Nanaimo-Toronto flight launch until July

Airline says grounding of Boeing 737 Max aircraft impacting service company-wide

Air Canada Rouge delays direct Nanaimo-Toronto flight launch until July
The District of Lantzville has banned open-air fires on all beaches. The ban is effective immediately. (Black Press file)

Lantzville bans beach fires indefinitely

Ban takes effect immediately but councillors willing to continue to look at the issue

The District of Lantzville has banned open-air fires on all beaches. The ban is effective immediately. (Black Press file)
Peterson Road sign in Lantzville. District of Lantzville councillors have requested staff bring forward a street-naming policy that would provide direction on how future roads are named throughout the community. (News Bulletin file)

Lantzville will develop street-naming policy to avoid ‘Kaitlyn Way’

Councillor suggests Kayak Heaven Place, Beach Bliss Place and Hiking Gems Avenue

Peterson Road sign in Lantzville. District of Lantzville councillors have requested staff bring forward a street-naming policy that would provide direction on how future roads are named throughout the community. (News Bulletin file)
A map supplied by the Department of National Defence shows the boundaries of the Nanaimo Military Range. (Image submitted)

Island officials advocating outdoor recreation at Nanaimo military weapons range

Lantzville council to send letter to feds while Nanaimo also makes a notice of motion on the subject

A map supplied by the Department of National Defence shows the boundaries of the Nanaimo Military Range. (Image submitted)
RCMP on Vancouver Island nab suspect in 50 break-and-enters

RCMP on Vancouver Island nab suspect in 50 break-and-enters

Ian Mactavish, 53, faces multiple after his Nanaimo property searched

RCMP on Vancouver Island nab suspect in 50 break-and-enters
Nanaimo RCMP arrest man carrying four rifles wrapped in a blanket

Nanaimo RCMP arrest man carrying four rifles wrapped in a blanket

RCMP aiming to reunite firearms with rightful owner

Nanaimo RCMP arrest man carrying four rifles wrapped in a blanket
Lantzville beach. NEWS BULLETIN file photo

Beach fire ban coming to one of Vancouver Island’s few holdout communities

Lantzville councillors vote 3-2 to pass third reading of a fire protection services bylaw

Lantzville beach. NEWS BULLETIN file photo
Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP-elect Paul Manly of the Green Party of Canada celebrates with family and friends Monday at his campaign celebration at the Cavallotti Lodge. (Chris Bush photo)

Election analysis: UVic prof says byelection boosts Green Party but might not mean Green wave

Greens benefit from boost, NDP won’t find positives, professor says of Nanaimo-Ladysmith vote

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP-elect Paul Manly of the Green Party of Canada celebrates with family and friends Monday at his campaign celebration at the Cavallotti Lodge. (Chris Bush photo)
Nanaimo provincial byelection winner outspent political opponents

Nanaimo provincial byelection winner outspent political opponents

MLA Sheila Malcolmson’s campaign spent more than $90K during January byelection

Nanaimo provincial byelection winner outspent political opponents
Lantzville beach. (file photo)

Opinion: Potential beach fire ban doesn’t exhaust all options

It’s easy to blame a demographic that doesn’t vote or pay taxes, says columnist

Lantzville beach. (file photo)
A Lantzville beach. Councillors are considering banning fires from all beaches in Lantzville. (NEWS BULLETIN file)

Lantzville looking to ban beach fires as youths aren’t respecting beaches

Lantzville the only municipality south of Comox Valley that allows beach fires, district staff say

A Lantzville beach. Councillors are considering banning fires from all beaches in Lantzville. (NEWS BULLETIN file)
Nanaimo RCMP vehicles outside the Terminal Avenue temporary supportive housing site this past winter. NEWS BULLETIN file photo

Nanaimo RCMP ‘fully expect’ task force to cut down on crime near supportive housing

B.C. housing minister acknowledges ‘significant increase’ in calls to service

Nanaimo RCMP vehicles outside the Terminal Avenue temporary supportive housing site this past winter. NEWS BULLETIN file photo
People’s Party of Canada candidate Jennifer Clarke and party leader Maxime Bernier speak at town hall at the Nanaimo Yacht Club on Monday. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Maxime Bernier works to build party’s profile on Vancouver Island

People’s Party of Canada leader in Nanaimo-Ladysmith campaigning for the upcoming bylelection

People’s Party of Canada candidate Jennifer Clarke and party leader Maxime Bernier speak at town hall at the Nanaimo Yacht Club on Monday. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Liberal candidate Michelle Corfield stands beside environment minister Catherine McKenna at Corfield’s campaign office. McKenna and Corfield rallied supporters prior to door knocking on Tuesday night. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Federal environment minister in Nanaimo-Ladysmith to boost Liberal campaign

Catherine McKenna knocked on doors today with candidate Michelle Corfield

Liberal candidate Michelle Corfield stands beside environment minister Catherine McKenna at Corfield’s campaign office. McKenna and Corfield rallied supporters prior to door knocking on Tuesday night. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)