Flat deck trailer with estimated $20K lumber load stolen in Parksville
Trailer reported stolen from Resort Drive on Feb. 12
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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 →1st of its kind in B.C.: Butcher’s Hub opens in North Okanagan
Small Scale Meat Producers Association hosts industry, stakeholders, media March 26
Read more →‘My nervous system is on fire’: Residents say B.C. highway too dangerous to drive
A section of Highway 31 north of Kootenay Lake is covered in potholes
Read more →B.C. investigation probes ‘systemic’ sexualized conduct in municipal police forces
2024/25 annual report lists 15 investigations carried over from previous years, 10 news ones opened
Read more →Fulmer brings BC Conservative leadership bid on tour
Yuri in Castlegar, Creston, Nelson, Trail, Osoyoos, Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm
Read more →B.C.’s Agricultural Land Commission cutting staff. Farmers already complain of waits
Staff cuts are a result of the ‘essentially flat’ funding from the province for six years, CEO says
Read more →Vernon nearing first-year housing target, minister says
Housing and Municipal Affairs minister Christine Boyle was in Vernon earlier this week
Read more →Man charged with bestiality following alleged Vernon equestrian incident
Seth Justin Christian, born in 1991, will have his initial court appearance on Thursday
Read more →Victoria senior battling cancer evicted over missed rent increase payment
Plank, who has colon cancer, now must move out of his home of 6 years by the end of March
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 →Tofino man wins $500K in Lotto 6/49
Bastian had forgotten he’d purchased the ticket
Read more →Spring reveals unexploded ordnances in Vernon park
Woman finds second mortar in Kal Park
Read more →NOTICE OF MEETINGS: 2026 – 2030 FINANCIAL PLAN
2026 - 2030 FINANCIAL PLAN
Read more →Family launches fundraiser after man’s death at Island construction site
Chuck Spence died after suffering serious injuries, including lung damage and internal bleeding
Read more →Cowichan bluesman Brandon Isaak up for 5 Canadian Blues Music Awards
Isaak, who performs live at the Toronto awards show on March 30, plays Duncan Showroom April 24
Read more →Williams Lake council drops controversial public safety motion
Community members against Scott Nelson’s proposal walked from Herb Gardner Park to City Hall
Read more →Tons of talent ready to rise and shine for Sunfest 2026 at Cowichan Lake
This year’s headliners include Tim and the Glory Boys, Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, and Riley Green
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Beefs & Bouquets, March 25
To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Nanaimo News Bulletin, e-mail editor@nanaimobulletin.com
Read more →CRD temporarily closes Thetis Lake main beach washrooms
Thetis Lake Regional Park trail users won't be able to access the main beach washroom facilities starting March 30 when they'll temporarily close for repairs. The post CRD temporarily closes Thetis Lake main beach washrooms appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Vancouver Island’s Long Beach named one of the world’s top long beaches
Vancouver Island’s Long Beach has earned international recognition, landing on NDTV Travel’s list of the world’s most remarkable long beaches. The post Vancouver Island’s Long Beach named one of the world’s top long beaches appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl’s heroism, and how she passed on boy’s dying message
The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically tried to save two classmates shot in the mass killing in the community last month. The post MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl’s heroism, and how she passed on boy’s dying message appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →No charges laid after Port Alberni RCMP recommend charges against own officer
Port Alberni RCMP forwarded recommended charges against its own officer to the BC Prosecution Service, which now says charges will not be laid. The post No charges laid after Port Alberni RCMP recommend charges against own officer appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate
A Swiss government official has confirmed the three people who died in an avalanche in northwestern British Columbia on Sunday were Swiss nationals. The post Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Complaint commissioner announces ‘systemic’ probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct
B.C.'s police complaint commissioner says his office has began a "systemic investigation" into how municipal police departments handle cases of sexual misconduct involving officers. The post Complaint commissioner announces ‘systemic’ probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →To NICU with love: Saanich toddler’s art supports neonatal unit in honour of his baby brother
A Saanich toddler is turning his artwork into a fundraiser for the NICU that cared for his baby brother, who overcame serious health challenges after birth. The post To NICU with love: Saanich toddler’s art supports neonatal unit in honour of his baby brother appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Polylinguist singer taking stage in Nanaimo in Spanish, French and English
Joëlle Rabu has been touring for the past 40 years
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 →‘Thought I won $5,000’: Tofino man celebrates $500,000 lottery win
A Tofino man is celebrating with his partner after winning a half a million dollar lottery prize. The post ‘Thought I won $5,000’: Tofino man celebrates $500,000 lottery win appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Victoria chiropractor enters consent resolution for submitting false insurance claims
A chiropractor in Victoria has entered a consent resolution with the governing body after submitting false insurance claims. The post Victoria chiropractor enters consent resolution for submitting false insurance claims appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Alberta, Ottawa reach ‘agreement-in-principle’ on methane emissions
Alberta and Ottawa have reached an "agreement-in-principle" that puts the province in control of regulating its methane emissions, with final rules expected by the end of this year. The post Alberta, Ottawa reach ‘agreement-in-principle’ on methane emissions appeared first on CHEK.
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Vancouver Aquarium to transform outdoor pools with new walk-through underwater tunnel
A major revitalization project is being eyed for the Vancouver Aquarium, and it potentially could be one of the largest capital projects in the history of the attraction, which will celebrate its 70th anniversary this June. The aquarium is looking to completely overhaul its BC Wild Coast pools —...
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 →The healing caves at B.C.'s Kingfisher Resort need to be on your bucket list
Tucked away on the eastern shore of Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most relaxing retreats in B.C. — Kingfisher Resort and Spa. And the elevated spa experiences definitely deserve a spot on your B.C. bucket list. For decades, the Pacific Mist Spa has treated guests to a hydrotherapy...
Read more →B.C. landlord withholds $60 for gifted electric blanket in strange rental dispute
A strange B.C. rental dispute made its way to the Civil Resolution Tribunal, and an allegedly gifted electric blanket was a key point of contention in the case. The applicant/tenant in the B.C. rental dispute, SP, was renting a room from the landlord, TC, who was also the applicant’s...
Read more →Harbour Air unveils historic B.C. expansion including brand-new routes
Harbour Air is gearing up for its largest seasonal expansion ever, with several new routes from Vancouver to popular B.C. destinations and a major U.S. city. North America’s largest seaplane airline made the announcement on Wednesday, March 25, highlighting the return of direct flights from...
Read more →B.C. government to shorten environmental assessment review timeline for major infrastructure projects to 20 months
The Government of British Columbia is exploring a faster path for approving major infrastructure projects, launching a public consultation on a proposed streamlined environmental assessment process that could significantly cut review times. The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO), the provincial...
Read more →650-ft-tall tower concept with a hotel proposed to replace stalled project at north end of Granville Street Bridge in downtown Vancouver
Pinnacle International is making a renewed attempt to move forward with its long-stalled, mixed-use tower development at the north end of the Granville Street Bridge in downtown Vancouver. It is proposing to significantly increase density through verticality — which would make it the...
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 →55-year-old with a loaded gun arrested at Surrey SkyTrain station
Metro Vancouver Transit Police (MVTP) is sharing some information relating to an incident involving a loaded gun at a Surrey SkyTrain station earlier this week. According to a release from MVTP, the incident occurred on March 23, just after 10 a.m. Transit Police officers were at Gateway SkyTrain...
Read more →TransLink fares to rise by an average of five per cent starting on Canada Day 2026, plus first-ever YVR AddFare hike
Public transit riders across Metro Vancouver will see fares increase again this summer as TransLink moves ahead with a planned hike tied to its long-term funding strategy. The changes, set to take effect on July 1, 2026, will raise fares by an average of five per cent, following a four per cent...
Read more →Canadians have a new way to earn more points with WestJet and Canadian Tire
WestJet and Canadian Tire have teamed up to give Canadians more ways to earn more rewards for travel and shopping. On Wednesday, the airline and retailer announced their new loyalty partnership that allows Canadians to link their WestJet Rewards and Triangle Rewards accounts to “spend once and...
Read more →K-pop superstars bring massive world tour to Vancouver this summer
One of the world’s fastest-rising K-pop groups is coming to Vancouver this summer, adding to the growing list of concerts happening in 2026. IVE, made up of Anyujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jangwonyoung, Liz and Leeseo, announced that the North American leg of the Show What I Am world tour will end in...
Read more →Finn Wolfhard spotted at Vancouver pub on St. Patrick's Day
Plenty of Vancouverites took to their favourite Irish pub to enjoy some St. Patrick’s Day festivities — including local celebrity Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things, It, Ghostbusters: Afterlife) Shamrock Storehouse shared a photo of Wolfhard enjoying a meal and a pint of Guinness. “Stranger things...
Read more →Richmond's first bunny lounge is a hopping spot for rabbit lovers
Easter is just around the corner, and those wanting to spend quality time with some adorable bunnies can do so at a hopping spot that recently opened in Richmond. Cozy Carrots is the city’s first bunny lounge and is located at #171-5951 Minoru Blvd., just a short walk away from the Canada Line...
Read more →A Vancouver steakhouse was just named among the best in the world
World’s Best Steak Restaurants recently revealed its rankings of the 101 best steak restaurants in the world, and Vancouver eatery Elisa has once again made the list. This year, the restaurant landed at number 32 on the list. “To be included among such an exceptional group—and as one of the...
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...
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U.S. Meta decision could affect B.C. lawsuit, lawyer says
It is the second blow to Meta this week after a jury in New Mexico ordered the social media giant to pay $375 million for violating child safety laws.
Read more →Investigation launched into sexualized conduct across B.C. municipal police forces
The OPCC says that workplace-related sexualized conduct by police officers is a recurring issue, including situations characterized by significant power imbalances.
Read more →As Vancouver prepares for FIFA, questions raised about unhoused people
Seattle, which is also hosting, has rolled out an emergency plan to move some encampments and expand shelter and housing space ahead of the tournament.
Read more →Calgary mayor says ‘target’ of RCMP probe isn’t ‘past or present’ member of council
The RCMP executed search warrants at the home of former Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek, former Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu, and current Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot.
Read more →Spike in cost of diesel threatens consumer wallets, global supply chain: experts
While the spike in the price of gasoline is squeezing consumer budgets, the skyrocketing price of diesel could soon have consumers digging even deeper into their pocket.
Read more →‘It’ll save my life’: West Kelowna man desperate for brain surgery
“It’ll save my life… it’ll change everything. Over the last six months, the last year, my doctors have sent letters to the neurosurgeon and haven’t heard a thing,” he said.
Read more →University Bridge construction for Bus Rapid Transit plan starts in April
Saskatoon's construction for the new Bus Rapid Transit system will close University Bridge from the week of April 6th until mid-June
Read more →‘Passing the buck’: Edmonton business deals with decades-long drainage problem
The store's owner says last week, a car drove through the water without knowing how deep it was. The car died. Two vehicles are also stuck in the frozen pool.
Read more →Toronto Maple Leafs down New York Rangers 4-3
Joseph Woll made 40 saves and John Tavares scored the winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Read more →Manitoba restaurants say tax cut on groceries puts them at a disadvantage
The Manitoba government's plan to eliminate the PST on all food sold in grocery stores was questioned Wednesday by restaurant owners who argue they're being put at a disadvantage.
Read more →East York woman on trial for manslaughter in death of elderly mother
The paramedic testified that the patient's daughter informed him that her mother had been on the floor for approximately three days.
Read more →Youths responsible for West Kelowna reservoir contamination scare, police say
Residents in the Tallus Ridge and Shannon Woods neighbourhoods went five days without being able to drink their tap water after a security breach at the Tallus reservoir.
Read more →Pilots say NAV Canada protocols not always followed, would like more robust staffing
Following the deadly crash, pilots have told Global News that the protocols, including those at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), are not always followed in practice.
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.
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'Men need to be perp-walked' after Epstein files release, US Congressman Massie tells BBC
The US congressman responded to a BBC Newsnight interview with a group of survivors of the late financier's abuse.
Read more →Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
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 →U.S. and Iran Are Talking About Ways to End the War: What to Know
The United States is discussing ways to end hostilities with Iran, even as President Trump continues to threaten attacks and as the Pentagon dispatches more troops.
Read more →Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
The verdict marks the end of a five-week trial on the addictive nature of social media platforms.
Read more →UN votes to recognise slavery as 'gravest crime against humanity'
The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
Read more →Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
Read more →'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance
The US presenter says terrifying thoughts wake her at night as she imagines what happened.
Read more →Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
The 35-year-old from Florida remains detained in Los Angeles after the 8 March shooting.
Read more →Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Dismisses U.S. Cease-Fire Conditions as Israel Orders 48 Hours of Attacks
Tehran offered its own terms to end the fighting that include a demand for reparations. Israel, concerned that the war might end before it can dismantle Iran’s weapons programs, plans to ramp up its attacks.
Read more →Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.
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.
Read more →Two Men Arrested in Attack on Jewish Charity Ambulances in London
The police said the men, aged 45 and 47, are accused of arson with intent to endanger life stemming from the arson attack on Monday in Golders Green.
Read more →'Major player' in alleged mistaken identity kidnap of Sydney grandfather charged
The 23-year-old is the third man to be charged in connection with the death of Chris Baghsarian.
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