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Lantzville District Hall. (News Bulletin file)

Investigation taking place into alleged secret recordings at Lantzville District Hall

Two staff members recorded without their knowledge, sources say

Lantzville District Hall. (News Bulletin file)
Workers from B.C. Housing walked the grounds of Discontent City morning as they waited to move the first of about 20 of the tent city’s residents who would be transferred to supportive housing Friday. (CHRIS BUSH/News Bulletin)

City of Nanaimo begins shutdown of Discontent City

Nanaimo RCMP at Port Drive site, but don’t expect issues

Workers from B.C. Housing walked the grounds of Discontent City morning as they waited to move the first of about 20 of the tent city’s residents who would be transferred to supportive housing Friday. (CHRIS BUSH/News Bulletin)
On Wednesday, officials from B.C. Housing and Pacifica Housing invited local media to tour 2020 Labieux Rd., where construction crews continue to work on installing 90 units of temporary supportive modular housing on the property. NICHOLAS PESCOD/The News Bulletin

Residents expected to move into Nanaimo supportive housing this week

B.C. Housing and Pacifica Housing lead tour of Nanaimo site

On Wednesday, officials from B.C. Housing and Pacifica Housing invited local media to tour 2020 Labieux Rd., where construction crews continue to work on installing 90 units of temporary supportive modular housing on the property. NICHOLAS PESCOD/The News Bulletin
Adrian Dix, B.C. minister of health, announces Wednesday the province’s commitment to building a new ICU facility at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for a cost of $33.85 million. (NICHOLAS PESCOD/NEWS BULLETIN)

Nanaimo hospital will get a new $34-million intensive care unit

B.C. government made announcement this morning

Adrian Dix, B.C. minister of health, announces Wednesday the province’s commitment to building a new ICU facility at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for a cost of $33.85 million. (NICHOLAS PESCOD/NEWS BULLETIN)
Former Nanaimo city manager Tracy Samra was fired from that role in May. (News Bulletin file)

Fired Nanaimo CAO’s peace bond hearing won’t be until the new year

Tracy Samra’s three-day hearing scheduled for March 27 in B.C. provincial court in Nanaimo

Former Nanaimo city manager Tracy Samra was fired from that role in May. (News Bulletin file)
An artist rendering of a temporary supportive housing complex at 250 Terminal Ave. (B.C. Housing image)

B.C. Housing working to meet timelines on temporary supportive housing in Nanaimo

Construction, co-ordination of services and planning for public process all happening now

An artist rendering of a temporary supportive housing complex at 250 Terminal Ave. (B.C. Housing image)
NEWS BULLETIN file photo

Former Nanaimo city councillor ordered by B.C. Supreme Court to delete leaked documents

Gord Fuller and two other individuals must remove documents from social media platforms

NEWS BULLETIN file photo
Site servicing and other preparation work is being done on Terminal Avenue where temporary supportive housing will be located. CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin

Nanaimo woman takes legal action against temporary supportive housing

Supportive housing on Terminal Avenue shouldn’t be exempt from city bylaws, lawsuit claims

Site servicing and other preparation work is being done on Terminal Avenue where temporary supportive housing will be located. CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin
Michele Wonnacott, a pet psychic, is holding a seminar in Nanaimo on Saturday, Nov. 17. (Photo submitted)

Dog psychic can help Vancouver Islanders better connect with their pets

Michele Wonnacott hosts one-day seminar in Nanaimo on Saturday, Nov. 17

Michele Wonnacott, a pet psychic, is holding a seminar in Nanaimo on Saturday, Nov. 17. (Photo submitted)
Ray Farmere, who came in third place in his bid to become Nanaimo’s mayor this past October, has announced his intention to run as an independent in the upcoming byelection. (File photo)

Last-place mayoral candidate who asked for recount says he’ll run in byelection

Ray Farmere says he wants to become Nanaimo’s next MLA

Ray Farmere, who came in third place in his bid to become Nanaimo’s mayor this past October, has announced his intention to run as an independent in the upcoming byelection. (File photo)
According to the Nanaimo RCMP, poppy donation boxes were stolen from multiple businesses located in the Woodgrove Centre area this week. NEWS BULLETIN photo

Several poppy donation boxes stolen in Nanaimo’s north end

Nanaimo RCMP will review surveillance video

According to the Nanaimo RCMP, poppy donation boxes were stolen from multiple businesses located in the Woodgrove Centre area this week. NEWS BULLETIN photo
Robin Richardson, founder and leader of the Vancouver Island Party, is vying to become Nanaimo’s next MLA. His party’s aim is to separate Vancouver Island from British Columbia. (NICHOLAS PESCOD/NEWS BULLETIN)

Nanaimo byelection candidate wants to see Vancouver Island separate from B.C.

Robin Richardson, leader of the Vancouver Island Party, announces intention to run for MLA

Robin Richardson, founder and leader of the Vancouver Island Party, is vying to become Nanaimo’s next MLA. His party’s aim is to separate Vancouver Island from British Columbia. (NICHOLAS PESCOD/NEWS BULLETIN)
News Bulletin file photo

City of Nanaimo denies senior manager was fired for not ‘covering up’ CAO’s spending

City claims Brad McRae was fired because of his role overseeing automated garbage rollout

News Bulletin file photo
Greg Nowik, co-founder of Bikes for Kids, loads a children’s bike into his truck outside of Canadian Tire on Friday, Oct. 26. The bike was one of 28 that were donated to the Bikes for Kids program. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Bikes for Kids receives numerous donations following theft

Nanaimo group has received more than two dozen bikes since Thanksgiving weekend

Greg Nowik, co-founder of Bikes for Kids, loads a children’s bike into his truck outside of Canadian Tire on Friday, Oct. 26. The bike was one of 28 that were donated to the Bikes for Kids program. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Sheila Lavigne, letter carrier, leads a cheer with other striking postal workers as motorists honked their horns on East Wellington Road. The members of Canadian Post Workers Union Local 786 in Nanaimo took part in a series of Canada-wide rotating strikes Wednesday morning and expect to be off the job for about 24 hours. CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin

Canada Post workers on strike in Nanaimo

Rolling strike reaches Harbour City as labour dispute continues

Sheila Lavigne, letter carrier, leads a cheer with other striking postal workers as motorists honked their horns on East Wellington Road. The members of Canadian Post Workers Union Local 786 in Nanaimo took part in a series of Canada-wide rotating strikes Wednesday morning and expect to be off the job for about 24 hours. CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin
An online petition opposing a supportive housing project at Labieux Road cites the proximity of Beban Park as a reason why the supportive housing project shouldn’t go ahead. (News Bulletin file)

Neighbours oppose Nanaimo supportive housing project

Petition on Change.org has garnered more than 1,300 signatures

An online petition opposing a supportive housing project at Labieux Road cites the proximity of Beban Park as a reason why the supportive housing project shouldn’t go ahead. (News Bulletin file)
Artist’s rendering of a proposed 172-unit all-rental development for 4800 Cedar Ridge Pl., near Long Lake. (WD Fisher Architect)

172-unit apartment development pitched for north Nanaimo

Proposed development would be located near Nanaimo North Town Centre

Artist’s rendering of a proposed 172-unit all-rental development for 4800 Cedar Ridge Pl., near Long Lake. (WD Fisher Architect)
Navdeep Bains, the minister of innovation, science and economic development, shared stories about NAFTA/USMCA discussions at the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s Economic Summit in Nanaimo on Thursday. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Bains: United Canada suprised America in trade negotiations

Economic development minister says US stunned it couldn’t divide and conquer Canada’s negotiators

Navdeep Bains, the minister of innovation, science and economic development, shared stories about NAFTA/USMCA discussions at the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance’s Economic Summit in Nanaimo on Thursday. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
John Horgan speaks at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo on Wednesday, Oct. 25. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

B.C. premier identifies labour shortage on the Island

John Horgan spoke today at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo

John Horgan speaks at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo on Wednesday, Oct. 25. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
A State of the Island economic report will be released this week at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit. (Vancouver Island Economic Alliance photo)

Vancouver Island Economic Summit will create connections, spark discussion

Two-day event begins today at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre

A State of the Island economic report will be released this week at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit. (Vancouver Island Economic Alliance photo)