Nanaimo News Staff

Damon Calderwood will play Canadian First World War fighter pilot Billy Bishop in ‘Billy Bishop Goes to War,’ staged at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre Dec. 1-3. (Submitted photo)

Musical about a Canadian First World War fighter pilot flying into Nanaimo

‘Billy Bishop Goes to War’ to be staged at the Malaspina Theatre, Dec. 1-3

Damon Calderwood will play Canadian First World War fighter pilot Billy Bishop in ‘Billy Bishop Goes to War,’ staged at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre Dec. 1-3. (Submitted photo)
A Nanaimo high school teacher was fired and his teaching certificate cancelled after he was found to have sexted with a former student a year and a half after she graduated. (Stock photo)

Nanaimo teacher fired for sexting student a year and a half after she graduated

Curtis Vizza won’t be allowed to re-apply for teaching certificate for 5 years

A Nanaimo high school teacher was fired and his teaching certificate cancelled after he was found to have sexted with a former student a year and a half after she graduated. (Stock photo)
Cats and dogs, 44 in total, were seized from a community off the coast of Vancouver Island and transported to Nanaimo for care. (Submitted photo)

39 dogs, 5 cats seized by SPCA from Island home filled with feces and urine

Animals receiving care at vet after being transported by boat to Nanaimo

Cats and dogs, 44 in total, were seized from a community off the coast of Vancouver Island and transported to Nanaimo for care. (Submitted photo)
Police hope the public can help identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to staff at a Nanaimo fitness club. (Photo submitted)

Sword-carrying suspect allegedly exposes genitals at Nanaimo fitness centre

Incident happened three weeks ago at Country Club Centre

Police hope the public can help identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to staff at a Nanaimo fitness club. (Photo submitted)
A B.C. conservation officer being smudged prior to an eagle feather harvest. (Photo submitted)

Blessed eagle feathers will help Nanaimo RCMP with culture-informed policing

Members of Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations share traditions with police and conservation

A B.C. conservation officer being smudged prior to an eagle feather harvest. (Photo submitted)
RCMP on scene at the former Hells Angels clubhouse in Nanaimo’s south end. The clubhouse is set to be demolished on Wednesday, Nov. 15. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s former Hells Angels clubhouse being demolished

Minister says government will take action against organized crime ‘brick by brick’

RCMP on scene at the former Hells Angels clubhouse in Nanaimo’s south end. The clubhouse is set to be demolished on Wednesday, Nov. 15. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Alastair Knowles, left, and Aaron Malkin during a performance of ‘O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy,’ which will be staged at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre Nov. 18. (Submitted photo)

British duo’s interactive holiday show ‘O Christmas Tea’ back on the Island

Sidney, Duncan, Courtenay, Victoria and Nanaimo all getting visits from James and Jamesy

Alastair Knowles, left, and Aaron Malkin during a performance of ‘O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy,’ which will be staged at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre Nov. 18. (Submitted photo)
Hypnotist Asad Mecci, left, and comedian Colin Mochrie on stage with volunteers during a performance of ‘Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis.’ The pair will bring the show to Nanaimo’s Port Theatre Nov. 8. (Photo by Carol Rosegg)

Comedy tour aims leaves Island audience members in a trance

Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci visits multiple VI venues

Hypnotist Asad Mecci, left, and comedian Colin Mochrie on stage with volunteers during a performance of ‘Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis.’ The pair will bring the show to Nanaimo’s Port Theatre Nov. 8. (Photo by Carol Rosegg)
Hullo has announced the launch of a shuttle bus to bring people to and from the fast ferry terminal on Nanaimo’s waterfront. (Submitted photo)

Hullo launches shuttle bus to get passengers to and from Nanaimo terminal

Shuttle will connect foot ferry dock with public transit exchange and Coast Bastion Hotel

Hullo has announced the launch of a shuttle bus to bring people to and from the fast ferry terminal on Nanaimo’s waterfront. (Submitted photo)
The BC Ferries vessel the Queen of Alberni. (News Bulletin file photo)

Ferry reservation system glitch delays Monday morning sailing to Nanaimo

Tsawwassen-Duke Point travellers asked to still show up at their planned check-in times

The BC Ferries vessel the Queen of Alberni. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Nanaimo Clippers locker room at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers coach resigns after code of conduct violation

Interim head coach was involved in ‘non-physical incident’ with opposing player last weekend

The Nanaimo Clippers locker room at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo pop-soul artist Buwa recently released his new single It Don’t Matter from his EP Just Call Me Buwa. (Photo submitted)

Vancouver Island pop-soul artist taking forward steps with new music

Buwa releases new single It Don’t Matter from his EP Just Call Me Buwa

Nanaimo pop-soul artist Buwa recently released his new single It Don’t Matter from his EP Just Call Me Buwa. (Photo submitted)
Firefighters check for fluid leaks after a compactor went out of control and over an embankment in Nanaimo on Monday, Oct. 30. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Pavement compactor and operator go over embankment in Nanaimo

Investigation underway to determine why machine went out of control

Firefighters check for fluid leaks after a compactor went out of control and over an embankment in Nanaimo on Monday, Oct. 30. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
VIU Mariners player Makayla Kimble passes the ball during PacWest action against the Capilano Blues on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

VIU basketball teams win home openers

Women’s and men’s hoops teams both sweep their games to improve to 4-0

VIU Mariners player Makayla Kimble passes the ball during PacWest action against the Capilano Blues on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo firefighters closed off Victoria Road after a car crashed into a house, damaging a gas meter Thursday, Oct. 26. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Central Island street evacuated after car crashes into house and gas meter

First responders, Fortis B.C. on scene at Victoria Road in Nanaimo

Nanaimo firefighters closed off Victoria Road after a car crashed into a house, damaging a gas meter Thursday, Oct. 26. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo RCMP say close to two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and meth were seized from a south Nanaimo residence Oct. 18. (News Bulletin file photo)

Fentanyl, cocaine and meth seized in Nanaimo drug bust

One man who was arrested expected to face drug charges

Nanaimo RCMP say close to two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and meth were seized from a south Nanaimo residence Oct. 18. (News Bulletin file photo)
Criminality is not suspected but police and coroner are investigating after the body of a man was found in the waters off Gabriola Island on the weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man’s body found in the ocean off Gabriola Island

RCMP and coroner investigating after body found Oct. 22 near Dragon’s Lane

Criminality is not suspected but police and coroner are investigating after the body of a man was found in the waters off Gabriola Island on the weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)
VIU Mariners player Linnea Brickwood sets the ball during a match against the College of the Rockies Avalanche on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

VIU women start volleyball season with hard-fought victories

Women win two matches, men split their matches as PacWest season gets underway

VIU Mariners player Linnea Brickwood sets the ball during a match against the College of the Rockies Avalanche on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
An anti-SOGI education march and rally was held in Nanaimo on Saturday, Oct. 21, with protesters outnumbered by a counter-protest. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s LGBTQ community and allies louder than SOGI misinformation

Counter-protesters outnumber protesters at march and rally opposing SOGI education

An anti-SOGI education march and rally was held in Nanaimo on Saturday, Oct. 21, with protesters outnumbered by a counter-protest. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance summit will happen Oct. 25-26 at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre. (News Bulletin file photo)

V.I. will meet AI at this month’s economic summit in Nanaimo

Vancouver Island Economic Alliance conference happening Oct. 25-26

The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance summit will happen Oct. 25-26 at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island Conference Centre. (News Bulletin file photo)