Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Beautifying downtown won’t work

You can paint a zebra every colour of the rainbow but it’s still a zebra, says letter writer

  • Nov 13, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: B.C. missing out on ship-building industry

B.C. now losing out on the economic benefit of building ferries, says letter writer

  • Nov 11, 2019

OPINION: Youth advisory council has proven its worth to city

Youth council creates a collective voice, say guest columnists

  • Nov 12, 2019

Editorial: Entrust committees with current city business

New environment committee, for example, qualified to discuss current events in city

Trudeau’s new cabinet: Gender parity because it’s 2019? Or due to competence?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will soon appoint his new cabinet

B.C. VIEWS: Transportation options can be few

Frank Bucholtz is a columnist and former editor with Black Press Media

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  • Nov 9, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Today’s decisions affect youths

Young people should have a seat at the table to help determine their own future

  • Nov 9, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Riding’s election results weren’t racially motivated

I continue learning about First Nations cultures and truth and reconciliation, says letter writer

  • Nov 8, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: NRGH staff works wonders

I witnessed care and caring, says letter writer

  • Nov 8, 2019

Beefs & Bouquets, Nov. 7

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

  • Nov 7, 2019

Column: It’s a bit late to demand total plant consumption

Veganism/vegetarianism don’t take into account global impacts or historical realities, says columnist

  • Nov 6, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Booze on ferries isn’t a good idea

After one drink, passengers will want another, says letter writer

  • Nov 4, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Consultants costly to City of Nanaimo taxpayers

I see from the news that it is the same old same old in regards to consultants, says letter writer

  • Nov 4, 2019

B.C. VIEWS: Is your community ready for the dementia wave?

Experts warn that the number of people living with dementia could nearly double in the next decade

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nanaimo-Ladysmith voters need to confront prejudices

NDP canvassers are well aware of how thick racism is in this community, says letter writer

  • Nov 2, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Electoral system fails voters again

First-past-the-post has cheated voters in every province, says letter writer

  • Nov 1, 2019

Beefs & Bouquets, Oct. 31

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

  • Oct 31, 2019

Wolf: On Halloween, it’s mini 3 Musketeers, then all the rest

What’s your favourite Oct. 31 candy treat?

Editorial: Everyone hoping for a sweet and safe Halloween

City of Nanaimo, RCMP pass along seasonal reminders