Little known fact: The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada have been breeding climate change resistant oysters to prevent an industry collapse I wrote about it last year: www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/r...

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'Ambassadors saving turtles at Buttertubs Marsh' just won third place at the 2025 Canadian Community Newsmedia Awards for Best Feature Story! www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/th...

They're continuing Charlie Kirk's "work".

A dozen turtle nests have been reported at Diver Lake this summer, the most ever counted there, with nine of those confirmed to be from endangered western painted turtles. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/n...

Bad reporting can kill, here's a timeline of how American media, and one in UK, peddled anti-trans misinformation that Kirk's shooter was trans

A Nanaimo vet is advising dog owners to vaccinate their pets and be aware after a local dog died from leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease that transmits from an infected animal's urine. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/n...

Saskatchewan's Canora Courier, Kamsack Times and Preeceville Progress just became independent media, owned by my former publisher/editor, Devan C. Tasa! Super exciting day for independent media! Congrats Devan on your new role as paper owner! www.sasktoday.ca/central/cano...

This is Minnie, a 13-year-old chihuahua and pomeranian mix Minnie is described as loving her teddy bears, always giving them lots of cuddles

While 'Buddy' was top of the list for Nanaimo's most popular dog name last year, now it doesn't even break top 10 – with that crown going to 'Bella.' www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/n...

Work is now underway for a $289-million cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, but the need and advocacy for the facility is far from new. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/h...

Community members gathered in front of Nanaimo City Hall and marched in memory of those who have died during the toxic drug crisis. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/s...

While they haven't been seen off the coast of Nanaimo and Gabriola Island, environmental DNA evidence shows invasive European green crabs are here, and experts are warning that it's vital to report the species if spotted – before it's too late. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/i...

The horse pictured kept trying to eat my camera

Why did humans draw the line with cow, sheep and goat milk? Is other animal milk not as good, or did we just settle on convenience What if Grizzley milk is rich with a creamy taste? Poaching is cowardly, if you want to really show your manhood, milk a Grizzley

Market-style tables with ribbons, resources, a memory tree and naloxone training will be hosted by Island Health at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/o...

During all of last year, 303 black bears were put down across B.C., with two bears killed in Nanaimo.

Here's how you can buy local in Nanaimo

This is Mable, a five-month old who is 3/4 pug, 1/4 pekingese, leading to her unique heterochromia. This little baby only found her voice a week ago, her Nanaimo owner said, but "now she wants to bark at everything and everyone." 10/10

Peanut Butter is a friendly Nanaimoite who had her picture taken at That 50's Barber Shop She is a big fan of ear rubs, and if you're good at it, she might let you give her belly rubs. 10/10

Nanaimo's popular tree voucher program is back, allowing homeowners to apply to purchase a $25 voucher for a new tree. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/c...

Just another example of why you should never trust anything that comes out of the Western Standard

A Canadian poacher, who crown claimed has the longest record of fisheries act violations in Canadian history www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/g...

South Park has always been a show encouraging apathy, with central themes revolving around targeting marginalized groups, particularly those who are LGBT

This is Leo Leo is a 7-year-old cockapoo visiting Nanaimo's Silly Boat Festival with his family. This good boy is described as "skeptical" and not a fan of change. If something, like a box, is placed in his house, his owners say he becomes cautious about entering that room. 10/10

A $2.9-million SPECT-CT scanner has been fully funded by the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation's latest campaign, completing the largest fundraiser for a single piece of equipment in the foundation's history. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/n...

Nanaimo-Lantzville's MLA is stressing to his government's health minister the need for a cardiac cath lab and new patient tower at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/m...

The motion, which passed on Monday, July 7, instructs staff to begin a phased process to draft a bylaw that prohibits the sale and distribution of specific species on the Invasive Plant Council of B.C. lists within city limits. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/n...

This is Yam Yam's family knows that being an inside cat is the best way for a cat to live, but it doesn't give many socialization opportunities. As a result, Yam's family brought her to Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park during VegFest to help familiarize her with other people. 10/10

“Can you explain this three-year gap on your résumé?” “Uh … Prison? Yes, that’s it. I was in prison.” “So you weren’t an editor at the New York Ti-“ “PRISON!!!”

Super useful information for those on Vancouver Island

I've submitted some of my wildlife photos to the B.C. SPCA's Wildlife in Focus contest So if you ever considered donating to the B.C. SPCA, now is the time you can, while supporting your favourite wildlife photos! www.gogophotocontest.com/bc-spca-wild...

This is Gypsy and he's shy. This Sheltie is four months old and comes from a parentage of show dogs, Jazzie and Maverick, although his new mom and dad said they don't care about such prestigious competitions. If you hold out a treat, he just might say hi. 10/10

Inside a laboratory at Nanaimo's Pacific Biological Station, researchers examine specimens of about 30 different species of fish to gauge their ages – including a 147-year-old rougheye rockfish. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/i...

Nanaimo has the capacity to ban the sale of local invasive plants, but development on the bylaw will take time and require regular updates as best practices and species lists evolve, according to city staff. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/c...

This is Chico. Chico was enjoying herself at Nanaimo's downtown night market. Outside of going on adventures, this three-year-old enjoys barking at cars on the TV 10/10

An Ontario chocolatier family who once held the record for the world's largest Nanaimo bar is intending to reclaim the title after losing it to Vancouver Island University earlier this spring. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/v...

I had a very fun Saturday counting bats Many, many bats

Some of my favourite photos from Nanaimo Pride 2025 🏳️‍🌈

Just in time for Pride month, crews have finished work on a mural in downtown Nanaimo expected to last for up to three decades, while retaining its vibrancy. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/p...

This is Rita Rita works hard as an office supervisor at AVI Health and Community Services, offering comfort to clients who could use it We salute such a charming, hard-working pup! 10/10

Spring time has come again and nature has returned with its age-old dance of birds and bees, causing lots of young animals to be around to cross into drivers' paths. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/n...

This is Sadie. Sadie enjoyed the Pride Week flag raising at Nanaimo city hall, after moving to the city from Manitoba a short while ago. 10/10 lovely cape

The city raised its first pride flag in 2009, after John Ruttan took office. This followed years of advocacy from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and refusal by the previous mayor, Gary Korpan. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/l...

A really cool read about a trans man monk born in 715, who raised a son he was falsely accused of breaking his vows and fathering

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." —Winnie the Pooh #nanaimo www.nanaimobulletin....

This is Jake. Jake visited the Nanaimo Senior Expo today with his mom and dad. Out of all the seniors present, he was the tiniest. 10/10

Hundreds of Americans vacationed this spring on Vancouver Island for Nanaimo Infusion, and now the event's creator is using that network to support American health care workers immigrating to Canada. www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/n...

I will be posting a different Nanaimo dog every week or every other week Not because they are particularly popular posts But because I think everyone's day can be improved by a cute lil dog on their feed (and because many owners are happy to let that weird gal with a camera photograph their dog)