‘Extremely aggressive’ suspect passes counterfeit $100 bills in Nanaimo

One of the counterfeit $100 bills used to purchase antiques last week in Nanaimo. (Photo submitted)
Four cases of phony $100 and $20 bills reported in Nanaimo since Dec. 1

Coins for Kids volunteers Pete MacDonald, left, and Ian Thorpe hope people will drop donations in collection jars to help the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive and BGC Central Vancouver Island this holiday season. Coin jars are at all Quality Foods locations in Nanaimo, at John’s Bedrooms, and at the Nanaimo News Bulletin office. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

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COVID-19 cases reported daily to B.C. public health, up to Dec. 2, 2021, seven-day moving average in white. B.C.’s infections have fallen to below last February, where the third wave took daily cases to their highest point. (B.C. Centre for Disease Control)

B.C.’s daily COVID-19 cases dip below 300, fewer in hospital
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Vernon soil producer takes home national cannabis award
Netflix map marks Victoria-area sites where hit series Maid was filmed

Netflix map marks Victoria-area sites where hit series Maid was filmed

Dr. Rachel Holt at a Dec. 1 video press conference on old growth forests held by the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. Photo: Video screenshot, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs

Nelson ecologist questions B.C.’s roll-out of old growth strategy
A semi truck was caught on video passing another semi past a double solid line and a curve in the road on Highway 5A on Dec. 2. (Twitter)

Semi caught on camera driving erratically on Hwy 5A sparks RCMP probe
If the holidays have you dreaming of a new sofa before your guests arrive, Mandy Singh of Nanaimo Home Furnishings has the solution!

Enjoy the holidays in comfort and style with help from Nanaimo furniture store

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All of PacRim’s ready-to-assemble kits are European-made and distributed throughout BC. Each package comes with the materials required to lock-up, with additional material packages available to suit your needs.

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An Afternoon with Prince Harry & James Corden was one of the top trending YouTube videos in Canada this year. (The Late Late Show with James Corden/YouTube)

VIDEO: Canadians took to YouTube to learn, connect, laugh during 2021

Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth, and Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne, toured flood areas Friday, Dec. 2. Photo Andrea DeMeer

‘It’s just unbelievable’: Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth tours Princeton flood

The container ship MV Zim Kingston was escorted into Nanaimo Harbour late Friday afternoon, Dec. 3. The ship will have about 60 damaged containers removed at DP World at Duke Point before it sails to the Lower Mainland to complete unloading its remaining cargo. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

UPDATE: MV Zim Kingston arrives in Nanaimo

Emergency crews on scene after a collision between a car and an SUV at the intersection of Wakesiah Avenue and Fifth Street on Thursday, Dec. 2. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

One person hurt in rollover crash on Nanaimo’s Wakesiah Avenue

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Tanya Van Cuylenborg (left) and Jay Cook. (Family photos)

Conviction overturned for U.S. man whose DNA linked him to B.C. couple’s 1987 killing

A single juror’s bias tainted the trial of William Talbott, a court ruled in Washington

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Members of the Canadian Forces build a temporary dike with sandbags behind houses on Clayburn Creek in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. flood recovery moves to cleanup of damaged materials

Some Canadian Forces soldiers begin transferring out

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The John Barsby Bulldogs AA junior varsity team celebrates winning the Coastal championship at the Subway Bowl at B.C. Place on Saturday, Dec. 4. (B.C. High School Football image)

Barsby Bulldogs juniors end season with championship at Subway Bowl

John Barsby defeats Carson Graham 34-28 in AA junior varsity Coastal final

Nanaimo Clippers forward Charles Tardif directs a puck toward Surrey Eagles goalie Max Prazma during Sunday’s BCHL game at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo Clippers will be hoping for a win and lots of toys

Junior A hockey team hosting ‘Stuff the Bus’ initiative Dec. 10

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Vancouver comedian Ed Hill performs at the Nanaimo Bar on Dec. 10. (Photo courtesy Brandon Hart Photography)

Comedian reflects on the women in his life in Nanaimo performance

Vancouver comic Ed Hill comes to the Nanaimo Bar on Dec. 10

Vancouver Island Symphony harpist Lani Krantz and the rest of Winter Harp play the Port Theatre on Dec. 11. (Photo courtesy Lori Pappajohn)

Winter Harp’s medieval Christmas production returns to Nanaimo

B.C. ensemble to perform at Port Theatre for first time in two years

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Youth 20/20 Can member Brandon Murphy, youth engagement worker Gwen Vonarx, and member Sonja Ferg hope community members will donate warm clothing at a drive Dec. 10-11 at Maffeo Sutton Park. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Youth volunteer group asking Nanaimo to donate Coats for Christmas

Youth 20/20 Can holding drive Dec. 10-11 at Maffeo Sutton Park

Janice Krall, Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation chief development officer, is plugged in to the sixth annual Light the Trees campaign to raise $1 million for equipment and projects at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Hospital foundation lighting the trees for health projects in Nanaimo

This month’s Light the Trees campaign fundraising for hospital equipment and health-care outreach

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Dezso ‘Dez’ Jakab

Nov 28th, 2021

Christopher Joseph Eugene Schultz

Nov 25th, 2021

Mary Ellen Sheridan (Roberts, nee Banasky)

Nov 22nd, 2021

Bradley David Green

Nov 21st, 2021

Alice G.L. Wong (nee Lee)

Nov 21st, 2021

Maureen Cecilia Mitchener (McCrossan)

Nov 20th, 2021

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A snow moon rises over Mt. Cheam in Chilliwack on Feb. 8, 2020. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 is International Mountain Day. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Unofficial holidays: Here’s what people are celebrating for the week of Dec. 5 to 11

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Beef to the makers of crinkly chip bags. I can’t sneak a midnight snack without waking the whole house up.

Beefs & Bouquets, Dec. 1

To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Nanaimo News Bulletin, e-mail editor@nanaimobulletin.com

A sinkhole on the Island Highway north of Nanaimo caused the closure of the highway for two days earlier this month. (News Bulletin file photo)

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Island’s highways vulnerable, transportation options needed

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