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BC Ferries adding over 1,000 round trips for busy summer season

19 hours ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Harry Corro

With the Victoria Day long weekend just around the corner, BC Ferries says they are “summer ready.” The company anticipates carrying over 9 million passengers and nearly 4 million vehicles over the summer season, building upon last year's record-breaking numbers between May 15 and Sept. 2, 2024. “We’re operating in a more complex environment – aging ships, increased demand, and busy terminals all put pressure on the system,” said Stephen Jones, vice-president of engineering.
U.S. Stars and Stripes will keep flying in Sidney despite Trump tensions

1 day ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Harry Corro

A contentious motion to discontinue the seasonal flying of the U.S. flag in Sidney at Beacon Wharf and Seaport Park was defeated at a town council meeting on May 12. The motion by Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith at an April meeting sparked a council discussion Monday, regarding the relationship between Canada and the United States, particularly in light of recent political tensions.
BREAKING: Maple Ridge city councillor Ahmed Yousef facing criminal charges

2 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Neil Corbett

Maple Ridge city Councillor Ahmed Yousef is facing six criminal charges, and has stepped away from his duties at city hall, at least temporarily. Ahmed Antar Yousef Mohamed faces a charge of pointing a firearm, four charges of assault, and one charge of unsafe storage of a firearm. He was to appear at Port Coquitlam Provincial Court on Monday morning, but that appearance was put over until June 9.
Eviction threatens vital Campbell River community kitchen, drop-in centre

2 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Robin Grant

Campbell River could lose life-saving essential services for people experiencing homelessness if a new location to lease isn’t found before June 30. Shawn Decaire has been searching for a new site for Kwesa Place since the City of Campbell River acquired the property the Laichwiltach Family Life Society leases on Shoppers Row. The city has issued eviction notices, providing them until the end of June to vacate the premises.
Say their names: Vancouver Islanders say victims of violence not forgotten

2 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Susie Peterson Quinn

Brandy Vittrekwa. Loretta Eileen Peters. Lisa Marie Young. Three names. Three missing or murdered Indigenous women or girls. Three people who deserve to be remembered. On Monday, May 5, people gathered across Canada, to remember hundreds of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. The day is known as Red Dress Day or the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S.
Young grey whale carcass washes ashore, closes Long Beach near Tofino

3 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Andrew Bailey

The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is urging visitors to keep their distance after a grey whale washed up on a popular beach Vancouver Island beach May 7. Parks Canada announced the closure of a section of Long Beach near Tofino effective May 10 until further notice as Parks Canada, Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) are working together to "respectfully respond" to the situation. On Saturday, May 10, Tla-o-qui-aht will hold a private ceremony.
10-day search ends in tragedy: missing kayaker found dead on Kootenay Lake

3 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Kelsey Yates

After an extensive 10-day search, the RCMP have located the body of a missing 21-year-old in the depths of Kootenay Lake. During the late evening of May 9, the Creston man was recovered near the area he was last seen known as "Trashcan Beach", at a substantial depth. He had been missing since April 30, when his kayak capsized. Thanks were given to the RCMP National Underwater Recovery Team for their advanced skill and professionalism in the large scale search.
B.C. RCMP working to establish Island-based bomb squad

4 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Karl Yu

A regional bomb disposal team is being established on Vancouver Island, say RCMP. The explosives disposal unit was one of the attractions at a Nanaimo RCMP open house event Saturday, May 10, outside the detachment building. Community members had a chance to learn about police, procedures, and vehicles and equipment. Const.
Island pianist Carter Johnson to compete in prestigious global competition

5 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Robin Grant

Campbell River-born pianist Carter Johnson, inspired by the lively music scene of his hometown during his youth, has earned a spot among the top 30 competitors globally in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. This renowned classical music event, recognized as one of the most prestigious competitions in the genre, is set to take place from May 21 to June 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. The 28-year-old was selected from a global pool of 340 applicants from 45 countries.
Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district reports 'viable' enrolment ahead of Rutherford's re-opening

5 days ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Karl Yu

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district is monitoring student numbers with Rutherford Elementary School on track to re-open in September. The school board of the day shuttered the north-end school in 2018 in the midst of declining enrolment, but the situation has turned around, with district-wide enrolment forecast to climb to 15,494 full-time students in 2025-26, up from 15,280 in 2024-25.