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[] | 2016-08-30T14:47:50 | null | null | NANAIMO - Terence Jack performs music from his latest EP, Never Get Back, at the Vault Cafe Friday (Sept. 2). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391654981.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/46745nanaimoTerenceJack-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Alternative folk singer Terence Jack performs in Nanaimo at the Vault Cafe | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Terence Jack performs at the Vault Cafe on Friday (Sept. 2) at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Admission $10 at the door.
Alternative folk artist Terence Jack’s music combines elements of rock and blues to create his sound.
The Vancouver-based artist released his debut album, Reckless Abandon, in 2014. He released the E... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391654981.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/a7a80c2fdc8468406bd47cdd11e8538590f507ab1c33072606c07651c57fc38b.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:04 | null | null | Celia Leaf and Isabella Bortolotto were part of Team B.C. at the Baseball Canada U16 championships in Vaughan, Ont. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391437141.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo ball players earn bronze | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Two Nanaimo ball players are back from nationals with bronze medals.
Celia Leaf and Isabella Bortolotto were part of Team B.C. at the Baseball Canada U16 championships in Vaughan, Ont.
Both saw action in Sunday’s bronze-medal game, a 13-3 win for Team B.C. over Nova Scotia.
Leaf hit a double in the bronze-medal game an... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391437141.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/822e646ae7692f83254d50b75166f8296053691791c479a044823f491b4c6fa0.json |
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"Rachel Stern"
] | 2016-08-26T12:51:27 | null | null | NANAIMO - Five-minute film shot at Nanaimo's Castaway Motel features a femme fatale. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391087761.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/56917nanaimoCastawayMotel-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo filmmaker creates short film at Castaway Motel | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Actress Dana Mobray, who plays Brooke, and John Patten, who plays Dale, act out a scene in the short film The Castaway Motel.
Brooke isn’t what she seems.
She’s a con artist, a femme fatale, but skillfully convinces a man named Dale, whom she met by chance, that she is an expectant mother in need of his help.
In a mere... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391087761.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/4d7dee3933c5e7caf7019c8f2e428ee84ee30f4c1f540c4f512995ab5846cbe0.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:03 | null | null | The Nanaimo Masters basketball team is entered in the Americas Masters Games, to be held in Vancouver starting today (Aug. 26). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391437061.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo b-ball team will tip off at major masters’ tournament | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | They've still got game, and they’ll try to bring it to an international tournament this week.
The Nanaimo Masters basketball team is entered in the Americas Masters Games, to be held in Vancouver starting Friday (Aug. 26).
The multi-sport event features 22 different competitions at various venues, with most of the bask... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391437061.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/08b0fd879310b92c48c49872f9fbaa89b6b462723ab163cc75f4780a9d78b0d8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:05 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F391209431.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/10708nanaimoBigGustOfHotAir.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Editorial cartoon, Aug. 25 | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | null | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/391209431.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/2bbe795f6f60b87fdd52c6ff647883dca4c1d84422fbcbce180bc1d2afe7442e.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:23 | null | null | Vehicle traffic up 5% with no net fare increase and discounts offered for vehicles pulling boats and travel trailers | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F391094851.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/59772BCLN2007ferrySpiritofBC7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | More discounts coming as BC Ferries traffic rises | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | BC Ferries sailings have been busier this year, thanks in part to strong tourist traffic and no net fare increase.
BC Ferries plans to continue its campaign of price promotions this fall and next spring in an effort to maintain increased passenger and vehicle traffic.
First-quarter results for the Crown corporation sho... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/business/391094851.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/5499bd06c1ee22f9b7aab6107f2012f0d100a24a37b6211a33f965e840ccde7c.json |
[
"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:02:51 | null | null | NANAIMO – Nanaimo chapter finishes Phase 1 of Meadow Hill development in Extension. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fcommunity%2F391339871.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | First phase of Habitat for Humanity development reaches completion | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The largest development undertaken by Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island is complete.
Phase 1 of the Meadow Hill Development located at 2360 Extension Rd. in Nanaimo is the first phase of the largest development undertaken by the charity to date. It is being built in three phases with two houses per phase.
To ce... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/391339871.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/b2ef2f757da0370576ff73dfaf5809cc5ec8b9484553262f92882164cfecdbfd.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:50:39 | null | null | Clayton McIntosh and children Devon and Isla build a sand volcano at Pipers Lagoon Park’s beach Saturday afternoon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391752831.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/93784nanaimoC-Beachfamily-IMG_5933.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo News Bulletin | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Clayton McIntosh and children Devon and Isla build a sand volcano at Pipers Lagoon Park’s beach Saturday afternoon. The wind was strong and the sky blue and the three started by building a pit and building up from there. | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391752831.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/03ae134ccde9e279805913d843e31a118aacc6d3e5872404ef513b41e4866da6.json |
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"Karl Yu"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:42 | null | null | NANAIMO – Classes at Bowen Park activity centre help with balance, fitness and strength. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Flifestyles%2F389548961.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/31342nanaimoactive_lief_IMG_3999.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Active life: Seniors can work out their minds and bodies | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Instructor Brian Sugiyama leads his students in stretching exercises during a seniors’ fitness class at the activity centre at Bowen Park earlier this month. The classes emphasize strength and balance.
City of Nanaimo Parks and Recreation department fitness class offerings are proof that you’re never too old to get act... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/lifestyles/389548961.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/8da8ebea0aff6a8e72b76857c09be19b9fe243a6b7446c33b78b6970b2c8562a.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-26T16:48:44 | null | null | Officials don't say how they captured the snake, which will be turned over to animal control. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391408121.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/5603BCLN2007SnakeCityofVictoriaTwitter.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Elusive snake finally coaxed out of drain pipe under Victoria street | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | This photo was posted to the City of Victoria's Twitter feed Thursday night around 8:30 p.m.
A reclusive reptile that has been living in a storm drain below the streets of Victoria now has a new home.
A tweet posted Thursday night by the City of Victoria shows a city worker holding the snake.
Officials haven't said how... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391408121.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/47ccc5eade997632ebfc906b3197bfcce3f88505dedaf86b723fa2c3355f0484.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:47 | null | null | The Nanaimo White Rapids finished fourth at the B.C. Summer Swimming Association championships last week in Coquitlam. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391308011.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | White Rapids among B.C.'s best at provincials | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The Nanaimo White Rapids made some waves as one of B.C.’s best summer swim teams.
The local club finished fourth at the B.C. Summer Swimming Association championships last week in Coquitlam. White Rock won the overall title, with the Coquitlam Sharks second and Vancouver Vikings third.
Nanaimo didn’t have any provincia... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391308011.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/652a106bb2e943ed7d5a2a33123f11d82757dfc6f88f92d1bf64e458f2e266dc.json |
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"Rachel Stern"
] | 2016-08-26T12:54:01 | null | null | NANAIMO - Nanaimo jazz saxophonist Kenton Dick first Canadian awarded the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to Berklee College of Music. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F390751601.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/78830nanaimoKentonDick-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Video: Nanaimo's Kenton Dick is the first Canadian to win Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to Berklee College of Music | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Kenton Dick has become the first Canadian to be awarded the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Nanaimo's Kenton Dick is the first Canadian to be awarded the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston.
The scholarship is named in honour of James L. Lyons, founder of ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/390751601.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/ddfc239245fdb7bbef74c6b8b04c477fad2fa31b62cf33796c77e2c24756c5aa.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:22 | null | null | Premier Christy Clark isn't going into next year's election with a promise to jack up Canada's only significant carbon tax | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F391051701.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/42735BCLN2007ClarkPolakNissanLeaf7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BC VIEWS: B.C. fails to save the planet | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak plug in an electric car at an announcement of the government's latest climate change plan in Richmond Aug. 19.
A B.C. Liberal operative was out with the online spin hours before Premier Christy Clark confirmed the much-leaked news in a Friday afternoon announcem... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/391051701.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/386dcde70aa2daac30e5491d0d2f4abe8e9da600656c447b34768ef284507af9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:53 | null | null | NANAIMO - Sean Drabitt Quartet performs music inspired by compositions of Jaco Pastorius in Nanaimo at Simonholt. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391092971.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/58849nanaimoSeanDrabbittQuartet-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Sean Drabitt Quartet performs in Nanaimo at Simonholt | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The Sean Drabitt Quartet performs at Simonholt on Sunday (Aug. 28) from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Sean Drabitt Quartet performs at Simonholt on Sunday (Aug. 28) from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The quartet will play music inspired by the compositions of Jaco Pastorius, an American jazz musician and composer.
Tickets are $15 or $12 for stu... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391092971.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/407166d2a060247006aa363587e9eb121bd8e3a73a273f2b079d8cb8c7c6c7a2.json |
[
"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-30T18:50:37 | null | null | Some urban districts struggle with overcrowding, special funds for declining rural schools, bus service to take effect | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391773061.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/2045BCLN2007Schoolstudentblurwide-BJ7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. school enrolment up for second year | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Students return to public school next week, with changes to curriculum and some provincial exams.
Students are returning to class next week in most of B.C.'s public schools, with enrolment expected to be up province-wide for the second year running.
Education Minister Mike Bernier says early forecasts show about 529,00... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391773061.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/021fcbdd42b1a7475dfefa720702ce4e1b1ad99de7c7862c3e37625c2e8c08c5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:15 | null | null | Not many places serve ‘cups of kindness’ as well as Nanaimo Regional General Hospital does. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F390963681.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Hospital’s ‘angels’ provide care and kindness | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | To the Editor,
It was a mid-summer’s day in 2015 that found me slumped in the front seat of my car. My forehead was bleeding badly. Then my passenger side front door opened, and a paramedic softly asked something like, “Do you know what has happened?”
Next thing I knew, a couple men in the ambulance opened the back doo... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/letters/390963681.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/ffff2a30f7a96c199788369b039fb755637edb0093cafd8f3af24e1671a1458e.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:01:59 | null | null | NANAIMO – Volunteers needed for the fall session of Minds in Motion program. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fcommunity%2F391339321.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo Alzheimer society seeks volunteers | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. needs several volunteers in Nanaimo for the fall session of its Minds in Motion program.
The fitness and social program helps Nanaimo residents who have early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
The morning program takes place on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, a... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/391339321.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/52f40a7799f731af739d735b1f8b0d355f9005d126eddf3a465455d41e4c7671.json |
[
"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:04 | null | null | I wonder, what difference did it make for community members in Nanaimo to gather for a peace ceremony? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F390235931.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/66131nanaimolanterns_IMG_5962.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Peace ceremonies can help light a path | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The paper peace lanterns were adorned with cutouts of doves, fish, flowers and origami cranes. Some were lettered with Japanese calligraphy. Some were quite intricate. All were beautiful, especially at dusk, as they were lighted and floated onto Swy-a-lana Lagoon.
Unfortunately, the lanterns didn’t leave the lagoon. Th... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/390235931.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/2ccf89b30733fabadb05c23cbf243871e6fa488bb6e43d624cb923488db04417.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:49:35 | null | null | Volunteers to ask seniors about staff, food, privacy, medications and other conditions in residential care | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Flifestyles%2F391445481.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18269BCLN2007Nursinghomeflickr7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Senior home survey seeks volunteers | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | B.C. has 300 seniors' care facilities, and residents and their loved ones are to be surveyed on conditions.
More than 250 volunteers have signed up to compile a survey of seniors in residential care, and B.C.'s Seniors Advocate is looking for more.
The 27,000 seniors living in 300 residential care facilities around the... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/lifestyles/391445481.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/5d14beeee8996c0cc2cea2bb8c7766717dc4a1931fd00a9132f28d77fc2d370d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:00 | null | null | This person saying negative and ignorant things about the disabled is appalling. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F390512531.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | It isn’t easy to be in the shoes of a person on disability | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | To the Editor,
Re: Someone has to pay for increased disability benefits, Letters, Aug. 11.
This person saying negative and ignorant things about the disabled is appalling. We are disabled persons and we haven’t had a raise in nine or 10 years.
We don’t get enough money for our rent and we are cut money because we are a... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/letters/390512531.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/5578705939ff50b8ba6e1114f3f0beae23ec677ab175365a0627926c5c6b6915.json |
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"Karl Yu"
] | 2016-08-30T16:50:36 | null | null | NANAIMO – Nanaimo school district says Graham Roberts' departure effective Aug. 12. Carrie McVeigh steps in in the interim. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391502141.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo school district announces departure of secretary-treasurer | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Graham Roberts is no longer secretary-treasurer of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, says Nanaimo school district.
Roberts held the position since 2014, after having previously served as assistant secretary-treasurer. His departure was effective Aug. 12, the school district said in a press release.
Dale Burgos, school ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391502141.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/f5fd897a7657b6bfeeb96469df142a71179ee2542bf4bb811cbc359298d60c92.json |
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"John Arendt"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:34 | null | null | B.C. Day, on Monday, Aug. 1, is an opportunity to celebrate this spectacular province. See how well you know British Columbia. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Flifestyles%2F388492001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/60468summerlandimage.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. DAY TRIVIA QUIZ: How much do you know about British Columbia? | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | B.C. Day, on Monday, Aug. 1, is an opportunity to celebrate this spectacular province. See how well you know British Columbia. | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/lifestyles/388492001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/08bcecfec80939b7a7a427e2d611540cdfff564a787d2dbb15fed8474b5110cb.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:10 | null | null | Photographers from across the province competed in amateur competition | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fcommunity%2F391187111.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/2985abbotsfordAmateurphotographjers.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Voting open for People's Choice Amateur Photography Competition | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Cameras were the focus as 70 photographers from across B.C., including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Kelowna and Nelson, competed in the fourth annual Next Generation BC Amateur Photographer of the Year Contest at the recent Abbotsford International Airshow.
Sponsored by London Drugs and Black Press Media, the co... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/391187111.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/cc1aaa7f7013b424928598fbf64253e7496ac8b797ef0ee19e44b374520efb25.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:04 | null | null | Gold mine near Prince Rupert shut down last summer for permit violations, owners charged for failing to report spill | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F390008831.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/31694BCLN2007minebanksislandgold7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Banks Island miners face 18 pollution charges | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Two men and a mining company in receivership have been charged with 18 pollution infractions related to their shut-down gold mine on an island near Prince Rupert.
Benjamin Mossman and Dirk Meckert are scheduled to appear in Prince Rupert provincial court Sept. 7. Also charged is Banks Island Gold Ltd., which went into ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/business/390008831.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/7c5295fce61539c5ecb5a84be90991ae52418c63731fd463e454732c978ceb49.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:37 | null | null | NANAIMO – Federal government funding provides help for two Nanaimo-based charities. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fcommunity%2F391340701.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/67595nanaimoUnitedWaySummerStudents.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Summer students make impact in Nanaimo | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Ashley Elliot, left, is the United Way summer student while Solveig Hanson worked with Literacy Central Vancouver Island. The positions were paid for through a federal government program for students.
United Way Central and Northern Vancouver Island and Literacy Central Vancouver Island were recipients of the Governmen... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/391340701.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/74da51fd30e5183a916d780f6a70bbabeab848487abd3edf51cf667e44c96570.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:02 | null | null | The Nanaimo Clippers skate their first strides out on the ice Tuesday (Aug. 23) as they look toward the 2016-17 hockey season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F390932801.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/97664nanaimoclippers_banner_IMG_2144.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Training camp begins now for Clippers | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The Nanaimo Clippers skate their first strides out on the ice Tuesday (Aug. 23) as they look toward the 2016-17 hockey season.
The city’s B.C. Hockey League club opened training camp on Monday with fitness testing, a day before the first on-ice practices and scrimmages begin at Frank Crane Arena.
“We had a very good me... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/390932801.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/01ae082ee915eb6068b9d843984b1e8025dfc8eea569f6b83da679e233a0eb4a.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:54 | null | null | Notice means delivery could be cancelled as early as Monday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391302051.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68221BCLN200782072cranbrookdailyCPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Postal union issues strike notice after it says Canada Post refused special mediator | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The union representing most workers at Canada Post has issued a 72-hour notice of job action as it tries to bargain a collective agreement with the Crown corporation.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the notice spells out what actions it is planning, but stops short of a full-blown walkout.
CUPW national presi... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391302051.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/b938da7958aaf41bc367cd398cfe588e9812a351a03e40de06bea1f01ad0b794.json |
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"Rachel Stern"
] | 2016-08-26T12:49:15 | null | null | NANAIMO - Nanaimo's Chantelle Norris forms ballet company dedicated to neoclassical style. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391046811.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/40827nanaimoChantelleNorris-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo's Chantelle Norris forms city's first youth ballet company | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo’s Chantelle Norris has formed Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet, a youth company that will perform the neoclassical style.
Ballet instructor Chantelle Norris is taking the bold step to stretch her imagination and creativity and share the results with Nanaimo audiences.
Norris has created Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet, ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391046811.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/20193d58e69496a432472b44fefc20f22150e0014dcf38e2008158bfdae8a92c.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T12:57:48 | null | null | NANAIMO – Businesses donate to Nanaimo Community Hospice. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fcommunity%2F391341441.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/67778nanaimoWoodGundy-Hospice.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo News Bulletin | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Wendy Harding, left, and Pauletta Wood, right, from CIBC Wood Gundy dropped by Nanaimo Community Hospice with a donation of $2,298 designated to the Hospice Child and Youth program. The money, accepted by Hospice development officer Jeanne Fahlman, was raised through the annual CIBC Miracle Day.
More than $5,000 was ra... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/391341441.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/c336821dd2ee68c4f8bd20b955cfbea4508be8f417499e487b3516cb8cbffcc0.json |
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"Tamara Cunningham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:06 | null | null | NANAIMO – Core review calls for more accountability from economic development organization. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391211001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/19206nanaimoAndreSullivan_4128.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Advocates say growing pains hampered Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Andre Sullivan, Nanaimo Economic Development chairman, says NEDC's success was to blend three organizations into one and create a productive culture.
Nanaimo’s economic development corporation is still a good idea and “the right vehicle,” according to former mayor John Ruttan, who says it would be regressive to go back... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391211001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/b1ee4a089a4c834154ceaecbf48bf3168b6346029d099d3684f58ee7bd98d9f1.json |
[
"Karl Yu"
] | 2016-08-30T18:48:57 | null | null | The Hub City Nanaimo Lions will lose a pair of longtime members in September, as Peter and Renee Thomas are moving to Edmonton. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fcommunity%2F391755151.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/94760nanaimolions_IMG_5829.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Longtime Lions members moving on | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Longtime Hub City Nanaimo Lions Club members Renee and Peter Thomas are sad to be leaving Nanaimo. The scenery of Newcastle Island will be one of the things they will miss most.
The Hub City Nanaimo Lions will lose a pair of longtime members come the middle of September, as Peter and Renee Thomas are moving to Edmonton... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/391755151.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/17a7aaaa68a4b2804e76ed3d6f2a95b9dfb6af809be8fe53877912a983bfdbed.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:10 | null | null | NANAIMO – Provincial safety authority alerting employers and workers to dangers of heat stress and stroke. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391335661.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/66162nanaimoHotweather.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | High temperatures forcast for Island prompts warning from WorkSafe B.C. | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Temperatures in Nanaimo are forecast to be above average for the next few days.
High temperatures forecast for Vancouver Island have led WorkSafe B.C. to alert employers and workers to an increase risk of developing heat stroke.
Last year, 24 workers in B.C. lost days at work because of heat stress-related injuries, fo... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391335661.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/ce1d2caa27ffa268ebe237af261ad2ef7478ee6c0cb696be52161a962a603fff.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:21 | null | null | I would like to thank the Canadian Snowbirds for doing a wonderful performance downtown at the waterfront. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F390512661.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Snowbirds a source of Canadian pride | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | To the Editor,
I would like to thank the Canadian Snowbirds for doing a wonderful performance downtown at the waterfront. These pilots are fearless and represent the best in Canadian military expertise. From doing a manoeuvre like fireworks to the women’s cancer support symbol, I was extremely impressed. Shortly after ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/letters/390512661.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/152b409c2a5e38684642dad84469e06697ba969ab48bb63222e44973f4264711.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:51:39 | null | null | About 100 participants took part in VIU Mariners basketball camp at the Vancouver Island University gym last week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391781331.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/5954nanaimobball_camp_IMG_6290.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo News Bulletin | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Wyatt Widmeyer, 11, attempts a shot against Daniel O'Leary, 10, last Thursday during VIU Mariners basketball camp at the Vancouver Island University gym.
Wyatt Widmeyer, 11, attempts a shot against Daniel O'Leary, 10, last Thursday during VIU Mariners basketball camp at the Vancouver Island University gym.
About 100 pa... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391781331.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/b28ad148cc189207e0a1140363194834caaf21660b04e6db020b249dd13218ff.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:58 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F390964491.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/4688nanaimoatmfees.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Editorial cartoon, Aug. 23 | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | null | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/390964491.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/d6174926d622ba4acf7759bc7f614fdc317502ff9e7351b25518051eb1ce18d6.json |
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"Nicholas Pescod"
] | 2016-08-30T16:50:31 | null | null | NANAIMO – The port authority has outfitted two of its vessels with a highly advanced firefighting system. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391451501.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/93513nanaimoC-FireBoat-IMG_9619.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo Port Authority shows off new firefighting equipment | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | A member of Nanaimo Fire Rescue demonstrates the power of a brand-new fire suppression system onboard the Nanaimo Port Authority’s patrol boat, NPA Osprey, at a media event last week. The new fire-suppression system will help the port authority and Nanaimo Fire Rescue battle blazes of all sizes. For the full story, ple... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391451501.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/371b8c1eb2e939ccd033eaad7be550be53030598bf8ad9303634ca297c47c8d4.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:51:49 | null | null | The health minister’s use of extremely expensive limousines brought to mind David Dingwall's quote, “I’m entitled to my entitlements.” | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391674791.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Limousine rides a warning sign | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | To the Editor,
Revelations about the federal health minister’s use of extremely expensive limousines brought to mind that infamous case of Liberal minister David Dingwall about a decade ago. Remember his indignant response to a Commons committee when questioned on his spending: “I’m entitled to my entitlements;” seems ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/letters/391674791.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/6315dd4aae2f08539ed23a5c271ebbb0265472fb3102be17fa5f1b0693a4188f.json |
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"Canadian Press"
] | 2016-08-28T22:49:58 | null | null | Talks continue, with rotating overtime ban set to begin Monday if no agreement by midnight Sunday | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391545211.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68221BCLN200782072cranbrookdailyCPweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Postal workers union give details of job action if no deal is reached Sunday | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | OTTAWA – Contract talks continue between Canada Post and its largest union, but neither side is hinting as to whether any progress has been made.
A federally appointed mediator has been meeting with the two sides since Friday to try to reach a deal.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says if there is no deal by midni... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391545211.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/f99ba6c33e24e03706fb3ed1ed9ac915fbee026e2c931a751e9229dc6f12b165.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-31T00:51:49 | null | null | Veronica Wong earned a gold medal playing with Team B.C. earlier this week at the Baseball Canada 2016 Senior Women’s Championship. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391806471.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/17396nanaimobaseball_4990834530297646927_n.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Baseball player wins gold medal | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Veronica Wong celebrates winning a gold medal with Team B.C. at the Baseball Canada Senior Women's Invitational Championship earlier this week in Red Deer, Alta.
A Nanaimo baseball player is a double national medallist.
Veronica Wong earned a gold medal playing with Team B.C. earlier this week at the Baseball Canada 20... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391806471.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/4753f7e6b423253553f79b9655e2759f46afc4665db5678cfb41681b4ba38df6.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:22 | null | null | The Nanaimo Clippers opened training camp this week, with the first practices Tuesday morning at Frank Crane Arena. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391069851.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/49781nanaimohockey_clips_IMG_6280.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Clippers have high-energy start to training camp | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo Clippers defecemen Sean Buchanan, front, and Adam Pilotte skate during a drill at the first practice of training camp on Tuesday at Frank Crane Arena.
The Nanaimo Clippers are back on the ice and brimming with energy.
The city’s B.C. Hockey League club opened training camp this week, with the first practices Tu... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391069851.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/74cabe82ba99ae9393f0bfc34085e2160898578a3839fc6abff8e24b3c1481be.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:10 | null | null | Premier Christy Clark has pulled out the duct tape to fix up rural schools, school buses and the minimum wage | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F390325601.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/3565BCLN2007ClarkOakesruralschools7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BC VIEWS: Premier Red Green’s fast fixes | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | A totally spontaneous expression of gratitude breaks out for Premier Christy Clark and Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes at the Quesnel rodeo after a rural school fund was announced in June.
Comedian Steve Smith, better known as Red Green, is touring B.C. in September, reprising his popular TV series in which he fixes ev... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/390325601.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/ea98a7c1aea4eb0641313c257cdaa71c77638f598a78da6e4423ac8fef27a051.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-29T06:50:57 | null | null | Nanaimo's V.I. Raiders edged the Kamloops Broncos 16-13 on Saturday night in the Interior. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391572221.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Raiders win in fourth-quarter comeback | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The V.I. Raiders came back in the second half to come up with a road win against the Kamloops Broncos.
Nanaimo’s Canadian Junior Football League club edged the home team 16-13 on Saturday night in the Interior.
“It was a tough road trip, busing up there all day and then coming out and playing well, we were happy with t... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391572221.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/070eac3bc5fdd86aa9f53e355a639467412a7dfae745d8c019d30f39f5854f4b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:58 | null | null | NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Community Gardens Society is seeking submissions for a new logo. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391084901.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo Community Gardens Society seeks artists to create new logo | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo Community Gardens Society is on the hunt for a new logo.
The society is hosting a logo design contest open to Nanaimo residents. The contest closes Thursday (Aug. 25).
The winning submission will receive $50 and a flat of plants next year in the spring.
All submissions will become the property of the Nanaimo Co... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391084901.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/e6c418cfc76372625006ac5f6486375e62f01783db69f1df08907d33e031ce58.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:26 | null | null | NANAIMO - Western Edge presents three plays that deal with generational themes during upcoming Nanaimo season. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391095331.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/59936nanaimoWesternEdge-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo's Western Edge Theatre unveils upcoming season | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Western Edge is presenting three plays that deal with generational issues during its upcoming season.
Brian March, who was recently appointed artistic director of Western Edge, said he wanted to identify the theatre’s main audience this season.
“For me, this season is kind of a dedication to our audience,” he said. “Th... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391095331.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/9c0487254e7da54b3cb3bdfa2f6116e73c2c1ce05cb013d87ce93088e5274501.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-29T20:51:25 | null | null | The Nanaimo Clippers played their first B.C. Hockey League exhibition game on Saturday, falling 4-3 to the Cowichan Valley Capitals, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391642541.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/42942nanaimohockey_clippers_IMG_6350.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | BCHL training camp transitions into pre-season | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo Clippers Team White player Sean Buchanan, left, tries to get in the way of a shot from Team Black player Danny Pion during Friday’s Rhodesie Cup intrasquad game at Frank Crane Arena. Team Black won 7-6 in double overtime.
Hockey is heating up as the Nanaimo Clippers transition from training camp to pre-season.
... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391642541.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/8c5657b8b866f415c8be800f110596bac7663c1b2c1ddc9de154620e2f6e3188.json |
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"Shannon Lough"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:35 | null | null | Two months after having an endoscopy Joan Dudoward received a letter telling her that the endoscope used was not cleaned properly. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391353941.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/73852princerupertWEB.Joan-Dudoward.SL.35.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | VIDEO: Prince Rupert woman treated with unclean medical equipment, Northern Health, B.C. Centre for Disease Control confirms more than a hundred affected | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | A routine check-up at the hospital has turned into a nightmare for a Prince Rupert woman.
A month-and-a-half after having an endoscopy to inspect her nose and throat, Joan Dudoward received a letter from Northern Health stating that the endoscope used at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital was not cleaned properly.
Fro... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391353941.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/4236b4703f1ded31d4ac84ecb092094b9e94b4cc6a43e0d1c188502a07dc27f6.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:53 | null | null | Nanaimo’s WCSLA club is proud of its season after making it to the B.C. final and getting swept by the Langley Warriors. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F390932531.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/93201nanaimolacrosse_YIR_IMG_5667.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Season in review: Senior B team stayed in contention | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo Timbermen senior B forward Jon Diplock takes a shot on goal during a playoff game against the Ladner Pioneers at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. The senior B T-men were swept out of the finals earlier this month.
The senior B Nanaimo Timbermen didn’t make it to the Presidents’ Cup, but they feel they ran a good campaig... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/390932531.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/455e65c908f8ca07592adfec7b9463019c51d29b52772a057853be62518fdfec.json |
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"Rachel Stern"
] | 2016-08-26T16:46:53 | null | null | NANAIMO - Medevil performs in Nanaimo at the Cambie Saturday (Aug. 27) at 8 p.m. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391089041.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/57558nanaimoMedevil-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Medevil heavy metal rock band performs in Nanaimo at the Cambie | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Medevil performs at the Cambie Saturday (Aug. 27) at 8 p.m. The performance is part of the band’s debut album release tour.
Connecting with listeners is important to Medevil guitarist Brett Gibbs.
“For me personally, I like to find things people connect to regardless of genre,” said Gibbs.
These connections can be form... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391089041.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/657677400be7659830619742c655fd7a36877d86c5da49d9885c4289c5e81084.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T00:51:47 | null | null | I was so overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity I experienced in your city. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391674671.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Community shows its heart amidst sad situation | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | To the Editor,
My beloved twin brother passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 10 at the Departure Bay terminal waiting to board a ferry back to his home in Burnaby. The ferry staff, paramedics and police tried to save my brother, but it was too late.
They were able to safely secure his three cherished pugs that were travelli... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/letters/391674671.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/3d3efe3e0f4cc1e3a6c20d9ed5918379516143790eb932d4c697cd4c8146d69a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:57 | null | null | NANAIMO - ArtStarts seeks Vancouver Island artists for professional development workshops. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391048971.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | ArtStarts is calling on Vancouver Island artists to apply for learning workshops | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | ArtStarts is calling on Vancouver Island artists to apply for its Arts Integration Learning Lab.
The lab offers professional development for artists who are interested in working with students and educators in schools.
The opportunity is for artists of all disciplines and features five learning workshops in Nanaimo.
Ar... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391048971.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/814e3fed2288a29d0c3fb80c05a624a56484cd43ad639f8c7d00d56ef0eed42f.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T14:47:52 | null | null | NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is seeking submissions for next year's event. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391650951.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/46039nanaimoFilm-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Vancouver Island Short Film Festival seeks entries | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is accepting entries until Nov. 12.
The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is accepting submissions for next year’s event.
Filmmakers can submit films through the film festival website, http://visff.com, by using the FilmFreeway link, or people can submit them in person at the... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391650951.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/ddf0600ddb96a9566da5fe7bf6030dc3105ea998ba92d19525ea5e1d2cea69a2.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:27 | null | null | The Nanaimo Buccaneers battled to a sixth-place finish at Baseball Canada’s U18 championships. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F390944281.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Team B.C. Buccaneers finish sixth at nationals | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The Nanaimo Buccaneers battled to a sixth-place finish at Baseball Canada’s U18 championships.
The Bucs, playing as Team B.C., won two out of six games at the tournament, held Thursday through Sunday in Sherbrooke, Que.
Team B.C. started with a 9-2 win against Ontario on Thursday but were swept Friday, losing to Quebec... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/390944281.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/17f7a3d381b8e0fdfd703c6bc81a45c0b779206ed049e22d466ca72714b0b512.json |
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"Nicholas Pescod"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:43 | null | null | NANAIMO – Dave Lawrence, owner of That 50’s Barbershop, offers free haircuts and school supplies for ages five to 18. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391178751.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18680nanaimoBarbershop_7001.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo barber takes payment in kids’ stories | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Dave Lawrence, owner of That 50’s Barbershop, places a pair of sneakers into a backpack. The barbershop is hosting the second annual Fresh Start charity event on Sept. 3. The one-day event will see school children eligible to receive a free haircut and a backpack filled with school supplies and clothes on the condition... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391178751.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/94b279a04143de688ebc1c63b62708b0890e30531fe4b33e2d44f15cc7f3658d.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:54 | null | null | NANAIMO – Nanaimo school district says Graham Roberts' departure effective Aug. 12. Carrie McVeigh steps in in the interim. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391351751.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/73610nanaimoSD68webphoto.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Roberts no longer Nanaimo school district secretary-treasurer | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanimo school district's Superintendent John Blain announced that effective Aug. 12, Graham Roberts is no longer secretary-treasurer.
Graham Roberts is no longer secretary-treasurer of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools, says Nanaimo school district.
Roberts held the position since 2014, after having previously served as... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391351751.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/94914e9c48f435cf86a42c9b56251c4835d49cc4b1f61729b77a531c66a7dfcc.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:37 | null | null | Nanaimo MMA official John Cooper will be cage-side once again as the UFC makes its return to B.C. on Saturday (Aug. 27). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391207091.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/9982nanaimomma_IMG_6081.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | UFC judge gets cage-side seat | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo’s John Cooper will be working as a judge at UFC Fight Night on Saturday (Aug. 27) at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena. It will be Cooper’s third time judging at a UFC event.
Judging a UFC fight is as close to the action as someone can get without being inside the octagon.
Nanaimo’s John Cooper will be cage-side once ag... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391207091.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/0e570a5176afa290bfb00e02fd2f257388a4e39d189a7b6cabbcec41d31d0ad4.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:50:37 | null | null | Workers could take job action as early as Thursday -- right before the Labour Day long weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391776381.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/3630vicnewsEmpressWikipedia.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Empress Hotel workers give 72-hour strike notice | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Unionized workers at the Empress Hotel gave 72-hour notice of job action on Tuesday morning, right before the Labour Day long weekend.
The earliest a strike could begin is Thursday morning if a deal cannot be reached.
“The ‘new’ Empress has a dirty secret: the renovations have led to harm and stress on the people who w... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391776381.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/fea2b422b0ac299505d16284734ba034e86bf1fc74bcfa998525353799ff6b8a.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:11 | null | null | NANAIMO – The V.I. Raiders junior football team takes on the Langley Rams on Saturday (Aug. 20) at Caledonia Park. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F390595171.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/13395nanaimoraiders_rams_IMG_2722.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Raiders will collide with Rams | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | V.I. Raiders receiver Dustin Rodriguez is tackled by Langley Rams opponents during a playoff game last fall at Caledonia Park. The teams play there again this Saturday (Aug. 20).
The Raiders are ready for their hardest home game yet.
The V.I. Raiders junior football team takes on the Langley Rams on Saturday (Aug. 20) ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/390595171.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/85a90d562b445e880488a4e36615fb94c432cb9e4d4ba1b091e5a02b803070f4.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:47 | null | null | B.C. stands in the way of Justin Trudeau government's plan to hike Canada Pension Plan contributions, but likely not for long | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F389123291.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/82199BCLN2007Bateman-Jordan13-2.4.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Business pushing back on CPP expansion | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Jordan Bateman, Canadian Taxpayers' Federation
The B.C. government is hearing objections from businesses and individuals faced with increasing Canada Pension Plan contributions in the coming years, and is the last province needed to ratify the increase.
Instead of joining other provinces in meeting the federal governme... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/business/389123291.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/f35e94ad8cea7856efcebbef4122755f22e6b86ed1ee86250a89a2d7a0a615c7.json |
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"Karl Yu"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:11 | null | null | NANAIMO – Ice is in for summer activities at Third Street facility. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Flifestyles%2F386048181.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/67509nanaimoC-ActiveLife-IMG_2747.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Active Life: Programs help foster range of athletic skills | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Devon Baker, left, Wyatt Dunkerton, Jordan Puckering, Darcy James, Mike Bates, Riley de Ruiter and Ezra McNabb can play floor hockey on the dry floor at Nanaimo Ice Centre in the summer.
Even though it’s summer, Nanaimo Ice Centre is still open with programs children can take part in.
Gary Paterson, City of Nanaimo are... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/lifestyles/386048181.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/6e839fe6b6f21237e4933cd87281365c61b3fe2d73cb8f34da59d129287e7a79.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:54:31 | null | null | NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Art Gallery is running an ekphrastic writing workshop Sept. 17. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391047881.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/41299nanaimoNanaimoArtGallery.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo Art Gallery partners with poet laureate for workshop | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo Art Gallery runs ekphrasis writing workshop Sept. 17 with poet laureate Naomi Beth Wakan.
The Nanaimo Art Gallery is partnering with the City of Nanaimo’s poet laureate Naomi Beth Wakan during an upcoming workshop.
The gallery is running Words and Images: Ekphrastic Writing with Wakan on Sept. 17 from 2-3:30 p.... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391047881.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/cc45e5338c0b2290f399fb3bcbea216dba4cbee40b385795fc04b0114f3dddff.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:44 | null | null | Designer of Kicking Horse and Jumbo resorts gets approval to proceed with $175 million project east of Prince George | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F390477731.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/66407BCLN2007Oberti-Oberto7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | B.C. approves Valemount glacier resort plan | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The B.C. government has approved a master development plan for a new year-round ski resort in the Cariboo Mountains west of Valemount.
Valemount Glacier Destination Resort is a $175 million project led by Oberto Oberti, who designed the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort near Golden and the controversial Jumbo Glacier Resor... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/business/390477731.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/825010a82a2585f8171320c64dd9aa5548902ab40a31c8fb61adb99bbed2ab84.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-29T22:50:15 | null | null | NANAIMO - Police are looking for two men they allege used stolen credit cards. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391659541.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/48302nanaimoCreditCardTheftsuspects-web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Mounties seek suspects using stolen credit cards | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Left - Police allege that on Aug. 18, this man used a credit card, stolen from a parked vehicle, to make purchases at a local 7-Eleven and Tim Horton's. Right - On August 20, this man used a stolen credit card to purchase $20 dollars worth of merchandise from the Shell convenience store on Nicol Street.
Police in Nanai... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391659541.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/6c93ad4ad80aa2c8076182a1a4b1d1bfc683a77cd6e884181245ac235e75f674.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:51:07 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F391674891.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/55248nanaimophilpottlimo.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Editorial cartoon, Aug. 30 | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | null | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/391674891.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/b3e660c51efd9e0386e620c4939e0f4166dc80169a46d190714cda59129f3b68.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:56 | null | null | Results of a News Bulletin reader survey to determine the best shops, services, places and activities in Nanaimo. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Flifestyles%2F384746511.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/59101nanaimobotc_.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Best of the City 2016 results | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Dan Faux might not be a genuine pirate, but he is a real tubber who has plundered his share of recognition and accomplishments in the sport of Bathtub racing with help from his tubbing team Aggressive Salmon. Faux took second place in the Modified Class in 2015 with the tub pictured on the cover. He plans to participat... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/lifestyles/384746511.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/9de71a8d68cf0e2bd39145e1f8bee372a04ac195e5cc9bc74366b5527de5c1ac.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:16 | null | null | While we’re at the Vancouver Island Exhibition this weekend (Aug. 19-21), it’s worth thinking about what we want for Beban Park. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F390590831.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Editorial: Fairgrounds could change | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | As the saying goes, everyone loves a fair.
But how about the fairgrounds? There are some different visions for Beban Park, and while we’re at the Vancouver Island Exhibition this weekend (Aug. 19-21), it’s worth thinking about what we want at the park now and in the future.
A lot of people are putting a lot of thought ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/390590831.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/6cbd31a6fcbca856f89196ad3b9504061d52b7f8aa35d95afdc8f84078c49ae4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:16 | null | null | NANAIMO - Family business has survived more than fifty years by building relationships. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F384605441.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/3376nanaimoC-BakerSupplyadvert-web-IMGP3983.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Baker’s supply built on relationships | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Bill Baker, left, and his son Ryan represent two of the three generations that have run Baker Supply since Jim Baker it opened the store in 1965. The success of the business has always relied on the relationship the Bakers, their staff and their customers.
You don’t build a business on the word “no.”
Finding ways to sa... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/business/384605441.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/081257a762e7529e1d164250e82d5b9b00a6700e1d160ea5d85d153dd4042d51.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:45 | null | null | To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Nanaimo News Bulletin, please e-mail bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F390591061.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/11966nanaimobotw_IMG_6089.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Beefs & Bouquets, Aug. 18 | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Beef to the grocery store for hanging planter baskets right near the buggy retrieval area. I was reviewing my grocery list and walked right into a planter basket with my head. Thanks for the possible concussion effects this event could have caused.
BOUQUET To ABC Water Systems for such prompt service. They came within ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/390591061.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/10eba04827ff5bda85d93e9bb1cdc1fdbdb699ebdfa23dea3a905f6141ef0f0c.json |
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"Rachel Stern"
] | 2016-08-30T00:47:43 | null | null | NANAIMO - Nanaimo director Jeff James Monson creates independent full-length film The Ol' Amity Blues. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391648541.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/45175nanaimoFrankMoher-TheOl-AmityBlues.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo director Jeff James Monson creates independent film about friendship and betrayal | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo actor Frank Moher portrays Lucien, a mob boss, in the independent film The Ol’ Amity Blues created by Nanaimo director Jeff James Monson. The film follows two men who have their bonds of friendship tested.
Love.
It’s an intrinsic component of every film created by Nanaimo’s Jeff James Monson.
“To me everything ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391648541.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/5c66eb7151db05e4a18355f4a2be53e812669a5fadf892aee06c637e96d0dc7c.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:24 | null | null | Asian demand for B.C. wood products peaked in 2013, analyst says China sales on pace for 50 per cent drop | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fbusiness%2F391328001.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/63096BCLN2007thomsonchinaosb7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Lumber exports shift to U.S. as China sales slump | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Wood products exports from Canada to Asia were down 18 per cent in the first six months of 2016, with the biggest decline being softwood lumber from B.C. to China, according to the Seattle-based Wood Resources International.
Lumber sales to China are on pace to drop by 50 per cent this year compared to 2014, as B.C. lu... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/business/391328001.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/d482687c5a0441e1fd9f0763cdcf7f9967b291d1d48b08a2f7d9a3a7eda7e5b1.json |
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"Tom Fletcher"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:23 | null | null | Few BC Parks bookings going to commercial operators, solution is more campsite spaces, Environment Minister Mary Polak says | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Flifestyles%2F385640471.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/18489BCLN2007CampingBarriereLakeJasonKoppwiki7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Provincial campsite rush mostly B.C. residents | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Solitude in the wilderness is still available in B.C., between holiday weekends when demand peaks at B.C.'s most popular parks.
Foreign visitors and those on package tours are a small fraction of the demand for B.C. Parks campgrounds around the province, but B.C. resident campers are still using a few tricks to get spa... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/lifestyles/385640471.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/333f3dc7f636a2c0360ff9620344af9f625beb66559d703d8e04e9b642e4aa67.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:58 | null | null | Scott Steel defeated his tag-team partner B.J. Laredo on Friday night at the Vancouver Island Exhibition to win the King of the Ex tourney. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F390873511.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/71740nanaimowrestling_IMG_6185.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Nanaimo pro wrestler crowned King of the Ex | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Riea Von Slasher executes a rolling fireman's carry slam on Scott Steel during a triple-threat pro wrestling match Saturday at the Vancouver Island Exhibition.
Appropriately, the King of the Ex tournament came down to two Nanaimo wrestlers in the final.
Scott Steel defeated his tag-team partner B.J. Laredo on Friday ni... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/390873511.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/2d871a1294be865f1fba0469bab482d4dae71975526a6d20f7e73b3c1c443d9e.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T20:49:21 | null | null | NANAIMO – City of Richmond general manager of law and community safety to take RDN post Oct. 11. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391436311.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/14880nanaimoRDNweb.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Regional District of Nanaimo hires Phyllis Carlyle as CAO | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The Regional District of Nanaimo has announced that Phyllis Carlyle will be its new chief administrative officer, effective Oct. 11.
Phyllis Carlyle has been hired as new chief administrative officer of the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Carlyle has 26 years of experience in municipal governance, most recently as genera... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391436311.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/385fe294e6110fb268389a1f4d7d5010ae4e5dff99ead19985bb7f0b67cc832d.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-29T16:51:09 | null | null | Lantzville’s Cameron Antifave was chosen to be part of Team B.C. at the Sprint Canoe Kayak Canadian Championships in Dartmouth, N.S. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391619031.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Teen paddler represents B.C. | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | A Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club standout is off to nationals this week.
Lantzville’s Cameron Antifave was chosen to be part of Team B.C. at the Sprint Canoe Kayak Canadian Championships in Dartmouth, N.S. from Tuesday (Aug. 30) through Saturday. He qualified through a trials process.
Nationals will bring together 1,200 ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391619031.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/596f91a185eae755e3665f5bcd3d677dba3e99fc8b3ff436af3d2fa1ae9fd87c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:13 | null | null | What an amazing summer it has been in the City of Nanaimo so far. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Flifestyles%2F389548621.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Active life: Parks and rec busy planning full slate of fall programming | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | BY TAMMY TOOR
What an amazing summer it has been in the City of Nanaimo so far. Many of us have been entertained at the Concerts in the Park series, cooled off in one of the city’s water parks and participated in a few summertime festivals. It’s no wonder that summer is my favourite season.
It’s hard to believe that in... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/lifestyles/389548621.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/52cb6e736ba5ea3edbf29000421f2cde496e623930ccb4a51f6059528c68e353.json |
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"Karl Yu"
] | 2016-08-26T20:49:23 | null | null | NANAIMO – Heritage Legacy Fund money totalling $4,500 going to repair water-damaged beams for Gabriola Island arts centre. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391430581.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Gabriola Arts Council using grant money to repair centre's foundation | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Thanks to $4,500 from the Heritage Legacy Fund, Gabriola Arts Council will have a stronger foundation – literally.
The fund provides money from the B.C. government for heritage conservation.
The council is in the process of raising money for and restoring Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre, one of the original schools o... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391430581.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/0c80950e21ef836d73986d15416ebbe3156f689c030dc5461b996f06f29ce5c3.json |
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"Karl Yu"
] | 2016-08-30T16:50:29 | null | null | NANAIMO – Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation's annual Stock the Lockers fundraiser has raised about $29,000 so far. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391462031.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | School fundraiser reaches final stage for donations | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | With Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation’s annual Stock the Lockers fundraiser set to end Thursday (Sept. 1) organizers say they are pushing toward the $50,000 target.
The campaign collects money and supplies for vulnerable students in Nanaimo school district and, as of Friday, more than $29,000 has been raised, accor... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391462031.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/dbc94db27d32ce02ce8230c7f21eec7fd8a7d1b6fe388ac773ed1e6eca9eea63.json |
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"Rachel Stern"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:21 | null | null | NANAIMO - Blood transfusion recipient Kim Foster is thankful for donors like Nanaimo's Ian Thorpe. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391221191.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/15974nanaimoBloodDonation-Web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Blood transfusion eight years ago saved Island woman's life | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Kim Foster, right, is grateful to blood donors such as Nanaimo Coun. Ian Thorpe, who made his 125th donation. A blood transfusion saved her life eight years ago.
Recounting what happened to her eight years ago still brings tears to Kim Foster’s eyes.
During the birth of her daughter, Maple, in the Fort St. John Hospita... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391221191.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/56436eb261c16bcdb7d2413b1e663396c840e545b6ab3d36dfa7c39ba8c2ce46.json |
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"Karl Yu"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:28 | null | null | Todo Kai Iaido Club in Nanaimo looking to expand its membership. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Flifestyles%2F389548681.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/31269nanaimosword_IMG_3235.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Active life: Students learn art of the sword | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Stephen Mercer practises Iaido, the art of the Japanese sword, at a Todo Kai class at the Departure Bay Activity Centre earlier this summer.
Nanaimo's Todo Kai Iaido Club seeks more students looking to hone their sword skills to a razor’s edge.
Iaido is the art of the Japanese sword and Sensei Peter Gunstone and his st... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/lifestyles/389548681.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/866f2f7b56e2e4bbafeea67a2e904876be921e76d968461cb14cf7c6f9357089.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:02 | null | null | Nanaimo’s B.C. Football Conference team is on the road this Saturday (Aug. 27) to take on the Kamloops Broncos. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F391437371.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/15169nanaimofootball_IMG_5394.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | V.I. Raiders travel to play Broncos | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The V.I. Raiders and the Kamloops Broncos play earlier this season in Nanaimo. The teams take the field Saturday (Aug. 27) in Kamloops for a BCFC game.
The V.I. Raiders are seeking a win, and they’ll have to go and get it.
Nanaimo’s B.C. Football Conference team is on the road this Saturday (Aug. 27) to take on the Kam... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/391437371.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/00338b9a3d8b2967872af24ef262162be2ca9dd041d5959e314514d16bdb95cb.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:07 | null | null | The Nanaimo White Rapids are in Coquitlam today (Aug. 18) to compete at the B.C. Summer Swimming Association championships. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F390592571.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/12395nanaimoswimming_IMG_6049.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | White Rapids chasing B.C. title | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo White Rapids swimmer Isabelle Parsons, 12, practises her butterfly on Tuesday evening at Kin Pool. The team competes at provincials in Coquitlam starting today (Aug. 18).
They're already Island champions, and they’ve got the talent and team spirit that could take them to the top.
The Nanaimo White Rapids are in... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/390592571.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/ad84a54c267ad2c447ec8c8ede25be5fa0063bc279ea8b6c6419d9ddac10f5b3.json |
[
"Tamara Cunningham"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:31 | null | null | NANAIMO – Several city councillors talked about need to do something about dispensaries at open meeting Monday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391191341.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/16441nanaimomarijuanaplants-tight-BPfiles-7web.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | City of Nanaimo reviews Victoria's draft regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo city councillors want to know how the City of Victoria plans to regulate marijuana dispensaries, with at least an interim report before UBCM.
Nanaimo city councillors want to know how the City of Victoria plans to regulate marijuana dispensaries, but there was agreement, something needs to be done about the pot... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391191341.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/c1ec495898ec2ba623c8ab073595d4a1567adffc1f4ac2902ced2b94e561c852.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:30 | null | null | To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Nanaimo News Bulletin, please e-mail bulletinboard@nanaimobulletin.com. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F391209941.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/51577nanaimobotw_IMG_6285.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Beefs & Bouquets, Aug. 25 | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Beef to the lady who gave me the finger on Bowen Road. It was not me who honked at you, it was the guy behind me that almost rear-ended me. My daughter asked why you “waved” at me and I told her you must be a nice person to wave at a complete stranger.
BOUQUET To anyone who has ever contributed to Canadian Tire’s JumpS... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/391209941.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/f2d92d7bc3b8d8cff258efcb5bc071b90f41d46326de21b310a57285c184307c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:48:56 | null | null | NANAIMO – Students, parents, student ambassadors and VIU staff will participate in Rock VIU: Welcome 2 Campus. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fcommunity%2F391753641.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | VIU rocks back to school | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | BY JENN McGARRIGLE
The first day of school is fast approaching, and so is the biggest event that happens at Vancouver Island University all year – Rock VIU: Welcome 2 Campus.
Every year, hundreds of new students from Vancouver Island and around the world get their first experience of a post-secondary institution at VIU... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/391753641.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/4de72f700d8f947d634841755dd637834b5ab008f598a6366cee138fd659f19e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:53 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F390512631.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/78959nanaimosummerbreak.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | Editorial cartoon, Aug. 18 | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | null | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/390512631.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/9b19b9a0d796235ad2770ded5d17add3b62192dba863db784471957f5aa9fb56.json |
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"Greg Sakaki"
] | 2016-08-26T13:13:16 | null | null | NANAIMO – City's junior football team jumps to 14-0 lead, but gets shut out the rest of the way in 29-14 setback against Langley Rams. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fsports%2F390869921.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/68208nanaimofootball_raiders_IMG_6130.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | V.I. Raiders start fast, then sag in loss | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | V.I. Raiders tailback Nate Berg jumps overtop of Langley Rams opponent Rene Sencio during Saturday’s B.C. Football Conference game at Caledonia Park. The visitors won 29-14.
The Raiders had the right kind of start, but weren’t at their best when the game was on the line.
The V.I. Raiders suffered their first home loss ... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/sports/390869921.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/7c46c1ca857e2420321f5ca0ee61eb11070aa232bc0f730502aba5e2c8c4b9f1.json |
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"Staff Writer"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:35 | null | null | NANAIMO – A new campaign is aimed at getting people to talk about mental illness early. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fcommunity%2F391341831.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Mental health advocates want people to 'bounce back' | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | We all have bad days, even bad weeks. Life takes its toll on all of us causing occasional sleepless nights, changes in appetite and mood.
But what if they persist and those symptoms are in fact the early signs of something more serious? Often we dismiss the early symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders as somethin... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/391341831.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/5d21d037e4795a2bab3ac12d05170f159acb8ac94cca301f903fa2690ec2832b.json |
[
"Tamara Cunningham"
] | 2016-08-30T18:50:39 | null | null | City Coun. Diane Brennan was the only Nanaimo politician not to get a $5,000 expense budget for legal costs. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fnews%2F391627271.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Councillor questions city legal expenses | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | Nanaimo city council gave itself four times the legal budget this year, with dollars going into expense budgets for all but one politician.
Coun. Diane Brennan was the only Nanaimo politician not to get a $5,000 expense budget for legal costs, and she claims attempts to look into reimbursement have been unsuccessful.
T... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/391627271.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/a4d2fd885dd3648288a6d5902355b5d75d1412b84b547df7679f39efb246ec4e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:13 | null | null | The Olympic Games don’t end with a closing ceremonies. At their best, the Olympics don’t ever end – they pass the torch. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2F391214671.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Editorial: Olympic efforts should inspire | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | The Olympic Games don’t end with a gold-medal victory or even closing ceremonies. At their best, the Olympics don’t ever end – they pass the torch.
We marvelled at what our Canadian athletes were able to do, but the very best outcome of the Olympics is what they could inspire any of us to do.
Canadian sports heroines a... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/391214671.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/66083e0cde353ad912631e42c007a5264c1c2d706a622dc21557b6460eed4ba3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:51 | null | null | Council approved an extra $600,000 to build a roundabout rather than an intersection to connect Linley Valley Drive to Rutherford Road. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fopinion%2Fletters%2F391207881.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/BlackNewsMedia-CLR.png?t=12345? | en | null | Rutherford roundabout is a costly choice | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | To the Editor,
Re: Roundabout picked for Linley Valley access, Aug. 16.
Council approved an extra $600,000 to build a roundabout rather than an intersection with traffic lights to connect Linley Valley Drive to Rutherford Road. Even worse, those on council who constantly claim they want and listen to public input, part... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/opinion/letters/391207881.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/35965634ddb184f00d9a456810981f118e0c022544183dddac0691149622b13b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T16:46:43 | null | null | NANAIMO - Telus' StoryHive is offering women a chance to get $10,000 to produce a short film. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanaimobulletin.com%2Fentertainment%2F391093761.html.json | http://media.bclocalnews.com/images/59388nanaimoStoryHive.jpg?t=12345? | en | null | StoryHive offers funding to women to create a digital short film | null | null | www.nanaimobulletin.com | TELUS’ StoryHive is offering female directors the chance to win $10,000 to produce a digital short film.
Women must submit their digital short idea and plan for production by Sept. 12 and then it goes to a public voting round for funding allocation.
For more information or an application, please go to www.storyhive.com... | http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/391093761.html | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.nanaimobulletin.com/feebdee9d7b1de0f9b55b9d5433c6257892eee7579247954401027a505b2044b.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:50:33 | null | 2016-08-30T12:45:51 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2F2016-gulf-recreational-red-snapper-state-weekend-season-reopens-sept-2%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-new-site-icon.fw_.png | en | null | 2016 Gulf recreational red snapper state weekend season reopens Sept. 2 | null | null | chipleybugle.com | The 2016 recreational red snapper season in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to 9 nautical miles) will reopen Sept. 2 and remain open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October, and on Labor Day.
The reopening of red snapper state season for Labor Day weekend and weekends in September and October will gi... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/30/2016-gulf-recreational-red-snapper-state-weekend-season-reopens-sept-2/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/441488727694e35e3a93260a51d7e7fb7db1c004c1c5579ceff56185b65668e8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:19 | null | 2016-08-25T13:53:49 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2Fcull-harvester%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CullHarvester.jpg | en | null | Cull Harvester | null | null | chipleybugle.com | Recently a few hunters from the Panhandle went to the Buckmasters Expo in Montgomery to promote their new idea to the hunting masses.
Cull-Harvester will be hosting a Cull Contest for the upcoming Whitetail Deer season. It’s a fun new twist on hunting that allows the hunting community to share their Harvested Cull Deer... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/25/cull-harvester/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/50ae86d453bcdd10c3ac19f19d03f54f9a6c1d912f8667023024709d64f55c99.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:51:07 | null | 2016-08-31T09:49:52 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F31%2Fchipley-ducks-unlimited-recognized-as-top-sponsor%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ducks-unlimited.jpg | en | null | Chipley Ducks Unlimited recognized as top sponsor | null | null | chipleybugle.com | The Chipley Ducks Unlimited Chapter was recently recognized as the Top Sponsor chapter for the State of Florida at the annual DU State Convention for year 2015. Of over 65 chapters in Florida, Chipley received this award by exceeding all other chapters based on percentage increase in the Bronze Sponsor Program. The Bro... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/31/chipley-ducks-unlimited-recognized-as-top-sponsor/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/f2e3d1bd33bf05021cd9d40941954ce83d71431e80c949a2e20336637d56d71a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:49:39 | null | 2016-08-25T17:06:32 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2Fmansell-obit%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-new-site-icon.fw_.png | en | null | Mansell obit | null | null | chipleybugle.com | Donald “Donnie” S. Mansell Jr., 52 of Southport, Florida, passed from this life on August 24, 2016 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida.
Donnie was born on August 2, 1964 in Jacksonville, Florida, to Donald S. Mansell Sr. and Pat Dampson. He had lived in the Florida Panhandle since 1990, coming from Tampa, Flo... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/25/mansell-obit/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/a64680da2700833613ef6f9dd3ceb1725d2903f312075775fffd595db4c94799.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:50:49 | null | 2016-08-31T02:27:57 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2Felection-results%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/KevinCrews-2.jpg | en | null | Election results | null | null | chipleybugle.com | Chipley Police Chief Kevin Crews has been elected as the new sheriff for Washington County.
“I just want to thank the voters of Washington County for trusting me to be their next sheriff,” said Kevin Crews following the release of election results Tuesday night. “I’m very excited about being sheriff for all the residen... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/30/election-results/ | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/0c020c29f047ba1a54914d9337a4e2be0a7a4127260ee37eb6ce2d4d1400f179.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:49:54 | null | 2016-08-29T15:47:24 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2Flimited-harvest-for-snook-starts-sept-1%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-new-site-icon.fw_.png | en | null | Limited harvest for snook starts Sept. 1 | null | null | chipleybugle.com | The recreational harvest season for snook starts Sept. 1 statewide. Unique to the region, snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) encourages anglers to continue to use moderation when determining whether or not to take a ... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/29/limited-harvest-for-snook-starts-sept-1/ | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/a198c6ff66c132c93d53dfdb140375f7d28aceaf19a6a6d561bac04c9b51806f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:01 | null | 2016-08-15T13:50:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F15%2Fporter-obit%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-new-site-icon.fw_.png | en | null | Porter obit | null | null | chipleybugle.com | Stanley Marion Porter, age 61, died peacefully in Old Town, Florida on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
He was born on June 30, 1955 in Dothan, Alabama, to Leola Morris Porter and the late C.J. Porter.
His family lived in Graceville and moved to Chipley in December 1955. Stan graduated from Chipley High School in 1973, from ... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/15/porter-obit/ | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/ac46ccfe9b3130d043147a5b6335160f75068cee73746b61090131e1f1e09422.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:17 | null | 2016-08-20T15:00:08 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F20%2Fhunter-safety-courses-offered-in-august-september%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-new-site-icon.fw_.png | en | null | Hunter safety courses offered in August, September | null | null | chipleybugle.com | The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses in six counties in August and September.
Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them. Traditional course students must complete th... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/20/hunter-safety-courses-offered-in-august-september/ | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/30d1fef4c32d389a7c78759aa863deba2c31a15c9baf09f7dbfd7c2c1cd4da8a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:36 | null | 2016-08-10T11:38:30 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F10%2Fschliebener-obit%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-new-site-icon.fw_.png | en | null | Schliebener obit | null | null | chipleybugle.com | Gregory Mark Schliebener, 58 of Wausau, passed from this life on August 7, 2016 at his home.
Greg was born on February 28, 1958 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to George and Faye (Reed) Schliebener. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Chipley, Florida. He served in the United States Army and was very active on the W... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/10/schliebener-obit/ | en | 2016-08-10T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/c0c5d8bd912b7202389d0c35325b5a1f6b186fa0573bf4d0551f1b0bf903c01a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:51:50 | null | 2016-08-25T14:32:40 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fchipleybugle.com%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2Ffree-movie-night%2F.json | http://chipleybugle.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/movie.jpg | en | null | Free movie night | null | null | chipleybugle.com | First Baptist Chipley will host a free family movie night on Saturday, August 27, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Shiver’s Park in Chipley.
Bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy the movie on a 21′ screen.
There will also be a photo booth for families to get a picture made and download for free later in the week.
Children under 12 ... | http://chipleybugle.com/2016/08/25/free-movie-night/ | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | chipleybugle.com/fddfae337c4ed9cb0721fab3df611b77ce70b72f341291f3d4b54f6d5ed368f8.json |
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