Flat deck trailer with estimated $20K lumber load stolen in Parksville
Trailer reported stolen from Resort Drive on Feb. 12
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Where the ocean meets the mountains
Spring weather playing tricks on us
Well, winter's not quite ready to let go. We've got drizzle and a bit of a chill hanging around today, so keep that rain jacket handy. But don't let the grey fool you—the light's lingering longer each evening, and if you look past the clouds, the cherry blossoms are doing their thing anyway, rain or shine.
If you've been itching to get the garden started, today's a good one to stay inside with a hot drink and plan it out. Those early peas and lettuce can go in soon as the soil's workable, probably in the next week or two. The eagles are still riding the thermals over the Strait, keeping an eye on things as the herring run winds down. Spring's definitely here—it's just taking its time with the dramatics.
Brant Wildlife Festival ·
Cherry blossoms ·
Garden planting begins
— Brant geese arrive, wildflowers in Rathtrevor
NOTICE OF LEASE (DISPOSITION OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY)
TAKE NOTICE THAT, pursuant to section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Qualicum Beach has entered into a lease of municipal property on the following terms:
Read more →Recovery of errant log bundles continues in Parksville area
Mosaic hopes for ‘suitable’ conditions in next few days
Read more →Bylaws P1536, Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw & P1537, Zoning Atlas Amendment Bylaw
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) Board of Directors will consider first reading of Bylaws P1536, Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw & P1537, Zoning Atlas Amendment Bylaw at their regular meeting as scheduled below:
Read more →Homalco Nation holds retreat as part of efforts to revitalize threatened Salishan language
Language is shared with Sister Nations Klahoose, Tla’amin and K’o̓moks
Read more →Okanagan Lake Resort insurer disputes liability in wildfire lawsuit
Lake Okanagan Resort burnt down in August 2023
Read more →Beefs & Bouquets, March 25
To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Nanaimo News Bulletin, e-mail editor@nanaimobulletin.com
Read more →West Shore RCMP release surveillance video of theft from apartment storage area
The West Shore RCMP are on the lookout for suspects who were caught on camera breaking into an apartment building’s storage area on two separate occasions. The post West Shore RCMP release surveillance video of theft from apartment storage area appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →‘Incredible experience’: Nanaimo fan plays with Goo Goo Dolls on stage at Victoria concert
When the Goo Goo Dolls came to play in Victoria last week, it was a dream come true for one lucky fan, who was invited on stage to play alongside the rock band. The post ‘Incredible experience’: Nanaimo fan plays with Goo Goo Dolls on stage at Victoria concert appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Nanaimo and area clean up and deal with aftermath of wind event
Nanaimo Fire Rescue responded to 57 calls during strong winds on March 24
Read more →VIU Mariners women’s basketball team are the 2026 CCAA national champions
The Vancouver Island University Mariners women’s basketball team are returning home as champions after winning the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) championships, for the second time in the women's program's history. The post VIU Mariners women’s basketball team are the 2026...
Read more →‘Destroyed our patio’: Wind knocks trees onto cars, houses in Nanaimo
Strong winds wreaked havoc in Nanaimo on Tuesday, toppling trees onto cars, homes and across electric wires. The post ‘Destroyed our patio’: Wind knocks trees onto cars, houses in Nanaimo appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Canada is losing more air traffic controllers than it’s hiring: aviation expert
An aviation expert says Canada is losing more air traffic controllers to retirement than it is hiring, despite efforts to ramp up recruitment. The post Canada is losing more air traffic controllers than it’s hiring: aviation expert appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Campaign to save Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social nearly hits its goal in less than 24 hours
A campaign to save Hermann's Jazz Club and View Street Social in Victoria is close to reaching its goal in less than 24 hours since it was launched, demonstrating what the 45-year fixtures mean to the music community. The post Campaign to save Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social nearly hits...
Read more →Nanaimo man says he was almost hit by flying trampoline
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…?
Read more →B.C. teacher suspended after showing a 'meat pie' video in class
A B.C. teacher is facing a five-day unpaid suspension after showing inappropriate videos in class and making an education assistant feel “belittled.” In a consent resolution agreement, the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation describes the actions of Margaret Rose Lewick, a teacher in the...
Read more →B.C. government takes credit for another 'heartening' rent report showing big Vancouver declines
The latest liv.rent report was released yesterday, and the B.C. government has pounced on it, taking credit for some positive results for rental affordability in Metro Vancouver. liv.rent’s report highlighted significant declines in one-bedroom rent in downtown and the West End. “Downtown...
Read more →Sorry, Canada is not the most polite country in the world
Another country has beaten Canada for the top spot as home to the most polite people in the world. The stereotype that Canada has some of the kindest and most approachable people in the world has been valuable social currency, especially when it comes to travel and attracting newcomers. So much so...
Read more →Canadian NHL history was nearly made but the Canucks screwed it up
A Canadian team hasn’t won the Stanley Cup since 1993. But on Tuesday night, all seven Canadian teams were on the verge of a much less significant accomplishment. According to Sportsnet Stats, there’s never been a night in NHL history where all seven Canadian teams won on the same day. On...
Read more →TransLink ridership sees decline in 2025 due to population growth slowdown, including fewer young adults
Metro Vancouver’s public transit ridership declined slightly in 2025, as a sharp slowdown in population growth and a shift in demographics altered how residents travel, according to new data presented to TransLink’s board of directors today. The public transit authority recorded 237.6 million...
Read more →Pizza Hut to launch new pizza and hot dog mashup across Canada
You read the headline right: following the news of fast food drops like Tim Hortons and Ryan Reynolds new collab and Costco’s recent food court addition, Pizza Hut is introducing a combination of hot dogs and pizza to menus across Canada. Starting March 27, Pizza Hut is launching Hot Dog Stuffed...
Read more →Ex-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher calls out Sid Seixeiro: 'Take the mic away from this clown'
He wasn’t on the Toronto Blue Jays roster for the World Series run, but don’t let that fool you into thinking he won’t stand up for his teammates. On Sid Seixeiro’s new self-titled podcast, the sports broadcasting personality brought up the idea of the Blue Jays raising an American League...
Read more →U.K. midwife faces deportation after visa denied over English test
A Victoria midwife from the United Kingdom is facing deportation after her visa was refused because of a problem with her paperwork. The post U.K. midwife faces deportation after visa denied over English test appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Didsbury passes bylaw to ban decorative flags, crosswalks from government land
Didsbury has passed a public spaces neutrality bylaw, restricting the Alberta community to flying only government flags and maintaining standardized road and crosswalk markings.
Read more →Quebec Conservatives nab their only legislature seat with ex-CAQ member joining party
A former CAQ cabinet minister has joined Quebec’s Conservatives, giving the party its first seat in the legislature ahead of the October election.
Read more →United Airlines unveils ‘Relax Row’ option that turns seats into a bed
United's 'Relax Row' option is set to release in 2027 and will be available on more than 200 Boeing 787 and 777 widebody aircraft by 2030.
Read more →Food bank in Saskatchewan moves to limit visitors: ‘Our hands are tied’
A 150 per cent increase in visitors at Moose Jaw’s food bank, combined with stagnant food donations, is forcing the non-profit to limit how often clients can pick up goods.
Read more →Unknown person found dead in Ontario house fire while family out of country
One person is dead after a Mississauga house fire possibly linked to an explosion, with investigators saying no one should have been inside.
Read more →Competition ‘crucial’ to retirement home safety, watchdog warns in new deal
Canada's competition watchdog is sharpening its focus on a few large companies looking to acquire multiple retirement homes and facilities as the number of elderly Canadians grows.
Read more →More air traffic controllers retiring than new ones being hired: expert
An aviation expert says Canada is losing more air traffic controllers to retirement than it is hiring, despite efforts to ramp up recruitment.
Read more →2 men charged in targeted killing of St. Albert woman: Alberta RCMP
Investigators with the RCMP major crimes unit have charged two men in connection with the killing of a woman whose body was found following a house fire in St. Albert last month.
Read more →Shortage of TSA staff could force closure of some U.S. airports
The dispute that has forced 50,000 TSA officers to work without pay was leading to major strains and the longest lines in the agency's history.
Read more →Sexual Misconduct Report Leaves I.C.C.’s Path Ahead Unclear
In a report obtained by The New York Times, a panel of judges found that evidence of sexual misconduct by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court left room for “reasonable doubt.”
Read more →Musketeer d'Artagnan's remains believed found under Dutch church
D'Artagnan was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalised in the stories of Alexandre Dumas.
Read more →In Denmark, It’s All About the Pigs
In Denmark’s election, it was local issues, not Greenland or foreign policy, that counted. That hurt the prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.
Read more →Graffiti conviction for Australian woman who stuck googly eyes on sculpture
The woman had taken MDMA and three litres of vodka when she vandalised the piece nicknamed Blue Blob.
Read more →Sarah Mullally, the First Female Archbishop of Canterbury, is About to Be Enthroned
Sarah Mullally will be installed on Wednesday at Canterbury Cathedral. Her appointment to the role has been both celebrated, and denounced by some factions within the global Anglican Church.
Read more →Ukraine Finally Got Battlefield Momentum. Now Comes a Russian Offensive.
Moscow’s forces are intensifying their attacks in southern Ukraine after Kyiv made rare gains along the front.
Read more →Sara Duterte impeachment hearings start as political death match heats up
The Philippines' VP faces another impeachment round with her 2028 presidential run on the line.
Read more →A Missile Fragment in a Schoolyard
Examining an image of children near a missile fragment, which landed near a school as several families were sheltering inside it.
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2026-03-27
WellSmart Workshop - Gabriola Island
Gabriola Island Community Hall (2200 South Road, Gabriola Island)
2026-03-28
Water to Earth Month Walk at Englishman River Regional Park
Englishman River Regional Park (Allsbrook Rd Entrance)
2026-03-30
Beach Day Committee
Committee Room, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, V9K 1S7, Canada
2026-04-01
Water to Earth Month: Birds and Wetlands Workshop
Nanoose Bay Library (2489 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9E6)
2026-04-01
Special Council Meeting
Council Chamber, 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 2R5, Canada
2026-04-03
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