Show must go on, but Nanaimo Fringe Festival hit with equipment theft

The show will go on, but possibly with some technical difficulties after Nanaimo Fringe Festival staff discovered rented sound and lighting gear valued at $7,000 was pilfered from a locked storage container on Gallery Row in Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter. (Photo submitted)
GoFundMe set up to help recover costs of sound and lighting gear stolen in Old City Quarter

The number of rural and northern seats in the provincial legislature might be reduced, and that has MLA John Rustad worried. (Wikipedia photo)

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Frosty, the rare white orca from California, was spotted near Telegraph Cove B.C. recently. (Scott Turton photo)

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One person was arrested for assault with a weapon after allegedly dropping a log down an embankment on Jesse Island and knocking a kayaker into the water. (Photo submitted)

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Nanaimo singer Lauren Spencer-Smith appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ Aug. 8 as a musical guest, and played her latest single Narcissist, which dropped midnight July 29. (Photo credit Todd Owyoung/NBC)

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While the overall percentage of COVID patients who experienced ear-related issues is unknown, research suggests the virus can infect the inner ear and cause hearing and balance issues.

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    In addition to being steeped in culture, Saysutshun offers tons of outdoor activities for everyone, with 22 kilometres of beautiful trails, numerous picnic areas and a playground, plus a rental outlet stocked with kayaks, bikes and stand up paddle boards.

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      Tyler Scott Hoover, a professional Spider-Man cosplayer and model, is pictured in the classic costume of the Marvel comic superhero. In August 2022, as the iconic character marks 60 years in the vast, imaginative world of comic books, movies and merchandise, fans like Hoover reflect on Spider-Man’s appeal across race, gender and nationality. (Tyler Scott Hoover via AP)

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      Those in attendance at the Lanterns for Peace ceremony at Sway’ A’ Lana Lagoon on Saturday, Aug. 6, help launch the lanterns onto the water. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

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