QUIZ: It’s time to think about time change
Patrons watch previews before a showing of the film Back to the Future, at Caprice Cinemas in Surrey on Sunday, June 28, 2020. …Read the full story
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PHOTOS: Netflix crew leaves Island preschool with a permanent makeover – Nanaimo News Bulletin
Chosen as the site of the sought-after ‘Island Kids’ daycare in the show, West Shore Parks and Recreation’s preschool got a full-blown makeover last February. She said the show crew took over the site twice in February to set up the props and film. …Read the full story
Nanaimo-based Tilray launches new medical cannabis product line
“Symbios and our new Aphria topical treatments are exciting new additions to our medical portfolio in Canada, providing our patients with a broader selection of unique product formats to meet their needs and preferences,” said Jim Meiers, president of Tilray Canada, in the release. “As we look ahead, we remain focused on building momentum across […]
Nanaimo grocery store wins national and regional industry awards
Jade Gunn, Country Grocer Bowen Road store scanner, holds a national bronze award from the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers. The national bronze, silver and gold awards are presented to the top-scoring stores in Canada in the small, medium and large floor space categories. Country Grocer’s Royal Oak store in Victoria won the silver national […]
Gold Silver Guy owner finds Qualicum shop in shambles after break-in and theft
Once police were notified, he arrived at his business and found the front door shattered, with glass shards from smashed showcases everywhere and much of his inventory missing. Once inside, Ross noticed six showcases were destroyed and items such as jewelry, coins and paper notes were gone. “Due to a large cabinet being taken, it […]
Nanaimo man scammed after lending money and receiving fake gold jewelry in return
Police say the victim, who was working at the time, was approached by a “well-dressed couple” with two small children in a newer-model vehicle. The woman was close to six feet tall, dressed in black and wore a red and white head scarf, and the man was about 5-foot-8 and wore a grey suit. On […]
Vancouver Island’s COVID-19 case counts trending down
Greater Victoria is still the Island’s hot spot for new cases with 67 new cases last week, but that was down from 74 the week prior. …Read the full story