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Long-time member of Nanaimo Royal Canadian Legion branch given highest honour
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (257+ words) Published 5: 30 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 Joann Walton, with the Meritorious Service Medal, next to Gary Peters as others look on, smile and applaud on June 28. (Misha Mustaqeem/News Bulletin) A long-time member of Mt. Benson Branch 256 of the Royal Canadian Legion…...
What to expect (and do) in the first 4 weeks with a puppy
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (474+ words) Published 5: 30 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 Wags and Whiskers - Joe Griffith Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming " for both the puppy and their new guardians. The first month is a period of adjustment, learning, and…...
Nanaimo's Rotary Bowl undergoing major upgrades
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (261+ words) Published 3: 01 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Big changes are coming for Nanaimo's Rotary Bowl Track and Field facility. For the rest of the summer and continuing until October, the City of Nanaimo will be working on the upgrade of the sports facility…...
What's On, July 1
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (370+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Iron Kingdom, W. M. D. and Awkward will be performing at The Terminal Bar on July 2 at 6 p. m. Tickets are $25. Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon will be performing at St. Andrew's United Church on July 2 at 7 p. m. The performance is a…...
Beefs & Bouquets, July 1
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (1109+ words) Published 10: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 BEEF To everyone who hasn't traded their gas polluting vehicle for an electric one. BEEF To B. C. Hydro for insisting on the phone that Nanaimo power outages are usually due to some hapless seagull landing on a…...
Hands Across the Border: B. C. resident co-writes song honouring Canada-U. S. bond
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (689+ words) Published 11: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 South Surrey resident Marc Burchell co-composed and wrote the song alongside his longtime friend Terry Kelly. (Gun K Publishing/Contributed to Peace Arch News) The song was sang and co-composed by Halifax native Terry Kelly (Gun…...
Former Kelowna Rocket back for 3rd stint with Vancouver Canucks
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (119+ words) Published 11: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Luke Schenn is back with the Vancouver Canucks for a third time, signing a one-year contract on Wednesday, July 1. (@timandfriends/X) Third time's the charm. On Wednesday, July 1, the Vancouver Canucks announced the signing of defenceman Luke…...
Blue Jays pitcher, future hall of famer to make start for Vancouver Canadians: report
23+ hour ago (147+ words) Published 9: 45 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 According to a report, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer will make a rehab start for the High-A Vancouver Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium on Friday, July 3. (@MLBNetwork/X) Baseball fans can get a closer look at…...
Newly arrived family can't wait to celebrate Canada Day
1+ day, 15+ min ago (565+ words) Published 8: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Chawack family, who are originally from South Sudan, can't wait to celebrate their first Canada Day in Nanaimo. From left are Gloria, Ken and Nyatouk. (Robert Barron/News Bulletin) Members of the Chawack family couldn't…...
Estate of Leonard Frank Hindle
1+ day, 15+ min ago (131+ words) We are solicitors for the Estate of Leonard Frank Hindle, who died in Parksville, B. C. on February 4, 2026. We are attempting to locate Shauna (possibly spelled Shawna), biological daughter of the deceased, who was last known to be living in Nanaimo, British…...