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Nanaimo RCMP Sgt. Rob Christensen operates a recently seized stun-baton at the Nanaimo RCMP detachment on Jan. 23. The stun-baton was among the items seized by Nanaimo RCMP projects team following a 10-month investigation that focused on alleged Red Scorpion gang affiliates. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Nanaimo RCMP say busts and arrests will have an impact on organized crime

Over $350,000 worth of drugs seized by police after busts in Nanaimo, Vancouver and Richmond

Nanaimo RCMP Sgt. Rob Christensen operates a recently seized stun-baton at the Nanaimo RCMP detachment on Jan. 23. The stun-baton was among the items seized by Nanaimo RCMP projects team following a 10-month investigation that focused on alleged Red Scorpion gang affiliates. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Nanaimo riding byelection candidate Sheila Malcolmson and B.C. Premier John Horgan address party members at a party provincial council meeting in Nanaimo Saturday. (KARL YU/News Bulletin)

OPINION: Implementation of speculation tax poorly done

Important questions remain unaswered, says columnist

Nanaimo riding byelection candidate Sheila Malcolmson and B.C. Premier John Horgan address party members at a party provincial council meeting in Nanaimo Saturday. (KARL YU/News Bulletin)
A provincial court hearing date has been scheduled for a case involving former city manager Tracy Samra. (Photo provided by City of Nanaimo)

Three-day hearing for case involving former Nanaimo city manager Tracy Samra confirmed

Hearing scheduled to begin March 20 in Nanaimo

A provincial court hearing date has been scheduled for a case involving former city manager Tracy Samra. (Photo provided by City of Nanaimo)
Man dies in rollover crash in Nanaimo

Man dies in rollover crash in Nanaimo

B.C. Coroners Service confirmed that a man from Nanaimo who was in his 70s was the victim

Man dies in rollover crash in Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University researcher Timothy Green examines oysters with Natalie Khtikian, a post-graduate degree student, at the university’s Centre for Innovation in Fish Health lab on Jan. 14. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Vancouver Island University shows off new fish health lab

Provincially funded Centre for Innovation in Fish Health unique in B.C.

Vancouver Island University researcher Timothy Green examines oysters with Natalie Khtikian, a post-graduate degree student, at the university’s Centre for Innovation in Fish Health lab on Jan. 14. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
A Nanaimo RCMP cruiser parked outside the Newcastle Place temporary supportive housing site at 250 Terminal Ave. this past Saturday afternoon. KARL YU/The News Bulletin

Unhappy Nanaimo council wants action on troubled supportive housing project

Residents point to a lack of safety and security in the neighbourhood

A Nanaimo RCMP cruiser parked outside the Newcastle Place temporary supportive housing site at 250 Terminal Ave. this past Saturday afternoon. KARL YU/The News Bulletin
Nanaimo city councillors approved the first three readings of a bylaw authorizing the city to borrow $4.5 million to fund the construction of the Port Theatre’s proposed community performing arts centre expansion project. (News Bulletin file)

Nanaimo council supports borrowing $4.6M for Port Theatre expansion

City councillors pass first three readings of borrowing bylaw

Nanaimo city councillors approved the first three readings of a bylaw authorizing the city to borrow $4.5 million to fund the construction of the Port Theatre’s proposed community performing arts centre expansion project. (News Bulletin file)
BLACK PRESS file photo

PM won’t announce federal byelection in Nanaimo-Ladysmith until after provincial byelection

Prime Minister’s Office says PM wants to avoid confusion

BLACK PRESS file photo
Nanaimo city councillors are moving toward adopting code of conduct policy. (News Bulletin file)

Nanaimo city councillors developing code of conduct policy

Policy would serve as framework for behaviour

Nanaimo city councillors are moving toward adopting code of conduct policy. (News Bulletin file)
NEWS BULLETIN file photo

Lantzville spent nearly $80K on legal fees in 2018

District spent less than previous year on legal expenses

NEWS BULLETIN file photo
B.C. government announces $6.4M for residential care home workers

B.C. government announces $6.4M for residential care home workers

Nanaimo and Parksville among Island communities to benefit

B.C. government announces $6.4M for residential care home workers
A Nanaimo woman is lucky to still have her Christmas cookies after two bear cubs wandered onto her property and tried to take them from her outdoor freezer Dec. 18. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Bear cubs try to take Nanaimo woman’s Christmas cookies

Incident happened in the early-morning hours today, Dec. 18, in Chase River

A Nanaimo woman is lucky to still have her Christmas cookies after two bear cubs wandered onto her property and tried to take them from her outdoor freezer Dec. 18. PHOTO SUBMITTED
David Boldizar skates during practice at Frank Crane Arena on Dec. 17. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Team Slovakia takes to the ice in Nanaimo ahead of World Juniors

Slovaks to play pre-tournament game against the Czech Republic on Dec. 19 at Frank Crane Arena

David Boldizar skates during practice at Frank Crane Arena on Dec. 17. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Czech Republic team holds first practice in Nanaimo ahead of World Juniors

Czech Republic team holds first practice in Nanaimo ahead of World Juniors

Czechs will play pre-tournament game against Slovakia on Dec. 19 at Frank Crane Arena

Czech Republic team holds first practice in Nanaimo ahead of World Juniors
Lantzville councillors have voted to give themselves a pay raise starting next year. (News Bulletin file)

Lantzville councillors give themselves 45-per cent pay raise

Council pay increase to take effect in 2019

Lantzville councillors have voted to give themselves a pay raise starting next year. (News Bulletin file)
A former Discontent City resident who goes only by Ruby, left, describes her experiences at the tent city and its dismantling during a press conference organized by Alliance Against Displacement members including Listen Chen. CHRIS BUSH/ The News Bulletin

Supportive housing in Nanaimo isn’t a victory for homeless people, say advocates

Alliance Against Displacement criticizes how shutdown of Discontent City was handled

A former Discontent City resident who goes only by Ruby, left, describes her experiences at the tent city and its dismantling during a press conference organized by Alliance Against Displacement members including Listen Chen. CHRIS BUSH/ The News Bulletin
Temporary supportive housing units at Labieux Road. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Majority of Nanaimo’s Discontent City residents moved into supportive housing sites

A few spaces remain at Terminal Avenue and Labieux Road locations

Temporary supportive housing units at Labieux Road. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Temporary supportive housing units at Labieux Road. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Majority of Nanaimo’s Discontent City residents moved into supportive housing sites

A few spaces remain at Terminal Avenue and Labieux Road locations

Temporary supportive housing units at Labieux Road. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
A high-tech bus shelter under construction on Lantzville Road. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Canada’s nicest bus shelter coming to Vancouver Island?

Volunteer-driven project will have phone chargers, lights, art, digital photo gallery and more

A high-tech bus shelter under construction on Lantzville Road. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Former Nanaimo chief administrative officer Tracy Samra has filed a complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal against the City of Nanaimo and former mayor Bill McKay. (News Bulletin file)

Former chief administrative officer lodges human rights complaint against Nanaimo

City of Nanaimo, former mayor Bill McKay confirm complaint has been made

Former Nanaimo chief administrative officer Tracy Samra has filed a complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal against the City of Nanaimo and former mayor Bill McKay. (News Bulletin file)