B.C. MP apologizes for ‘inappropriate’ comments about Jody Wilson-Raybould
Jati Sidhu suggested the former attorney-general’s father was ‘pulling the strings’Tyler Olsen / February 28, 2019
Month: February 2019
Posthumous Dr. Seuss book coming Sept. 3
Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodore Geisel, died in 1991Associated Press / February 28, 2019
Family members of Vancouver Island man killed in 2016 collision deliver victim impact statements
The family of a 71-year-old man who was killed after being struck…Jolene Rudisuela / February 28, 2019
Jewish-Indigenous inmate with B.C. ties alleges prison guard ‘brutality’ in lawsuit
Correctional Service Canada refused to comment on the caseThe Canadian Press / February 28, 2019
Victoria’s Secret to close three Canadian stores amid global reduction
Unclear which stores will close in CanadaThe Canadian Press / February 28, 2019
Kids join forces to rescue eight-year-old boy dangling from chairlift in B.C.
Boys rewarded with season passes to the mountainThe Canadian Press / February 28, 2019
Legalities obstruct abuse-investigation body for amateur athletes
Over 200 coaches in Canada have been convicted of sexual abuse in the last 20 yearsThe Canadian Press / February 28, 2019
B.C. caregivers to get increase for housing developmentally disabled
Family member pay nearly doubles, making it same as foster parentsTom Fletcher / February 28, 2019
‘Golliwog’ doll sells out after complaint at B.C. store, but owner not planning to restock
A customer complained about the dolls, which have been criticized as caricatures of black people.Matthew Claxton / February 28, 2019
B.C. home to third most train derailments across Canada
There have been more than 10,000 in Canada since 2004Liam Harrap / February 28, 2019
Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors holding open house to showcase activities
Open house meant to attract new members will be Tuesday, March 5, at Bowen Park activity centreGreg Sakaki / February 28, 2019
B.C. parents support their adult children to the tune of $6,800 a year: poll
Poll suggests B.C. parents spend the most in the country on their adult children, even if it impacts retirementJoti Grewal / February 28, 2019
Wilkinson under fire for appearing out of touch amid B.C.’s rental crisis
The Opposition leader recounted his time as a renter while critizing the NDP’s rental protectionsAshley Wadhwani / February 28, 2019
Canadians eating fewer fruits, veggies compared to 11 years ago: study
But the amount of green and orange vegetables eaten roseKatya Slepian / February 28, 2019
‘Cozy alpine getaway’ to B.C. ski resort featured on The Price is Right
The showcase package also included winter wear and a Kia 500Jocelyn Doll / February 28, 2019
Beefs & Bouquets, Feb. 28
To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Nanaimo News Bulletin, e-mail bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.comWire Service / February 28, 2019
Bradley Cooper duet was acting, not love: Lady Gaga
‘Yes, people saw love and guess what, that’s what we wanted you to see.’Associated Press / February 28, 2019
Viral video shows tiny Nova Scotia hockey players tumbling adorably onto ice
The seven- and eight-year-olds had trouble navigating the deep drop into the rinkThe Canadian Press / February 28, 2019
Plenty of advantages for Canadians who file their taxes before April 30 deadline
Early calculations give taxpayers more time to save to pay the tax bill and avoid late penalties and interestThe Canadian Press / February 28, 2019
Martha Stewart partners with Canadian cannabis firm
First to come will be offerings for pets. Stewart didn’t specify what those products might be.Associated Press / February 28, 2019