Jessica Durling

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The majority of the wool is used for producing clothing or blankets after it’s been cleaned. The wool near the rear is turned into mulch. (Jessica R. Durling/News Bulletin)

For the shear joy: 75-year-old B.C. widow intends keep sheep farm going

Nanaimo woman extolls the holistic benefits of hobby farming in an increasingly urban society

The majority of the wool is used for producing clothing or blankets after it’s been cleaned. The wool near the rear is turned into mulch. (Jessica R. Durling/News Bulletin)
Court proceedings are set for May 28 after 177 animals were confiscated from a property in Ladysmith last fall. (File photo/B.C. SPCA)

Case going to court after 177 animals seized last fall on Vancouver Island

Owners face charges of causing pain and suffering to animals

Court proceedings are set for May 28 after 177 animals were confiscated from a property in Ladysmith last fall. (File photo/B.C. SPCA)
A scene from The Last of Us is filmed in downtown Nanaimo on Tuesday, May 14. (Jessica R. Durling/News Bulletin)

Meet the horses of ‘The Last of Us’ as TV series films in Nanaimo

Downtown streets closed for HBO production

A scene from The Last of Us is filmed in downtown Nanaimo on Tuesday, May 14. (Jessica R. Durling/News Bulletin)
A derelict Seattle Police Department patrol car is positioned at the corner of Commercial Street and Museum Way in downtown Nanaimo for filming of ‘The Last of Us.’ (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Filming in Nanaimo brings ‘The Last of Us’ fan fever

Fans of the TV series try to catch a glimpse of actors

A derelict Seattle Police Department patrol car is positioned at the corner of Commercial Street and Museum Way in downtown Nanaimo for filming of ‘The Last of Us.’ (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Water is now safe to drink on the BC Ferries vessel the Queen of Oak Bay. (News Bulletin file photo)

Water safe again on BC Ferries vessel following floor cleaner incident

Employee accidentally poured cleaning product into Queen of Oak Bay’s water supply May 6

Water is now safe to drink on the BC Ferries vessel the Queen of Oak Bay. (News Bulletin file photo)
According to the B.C. Nurses’ Union, 85 per cent of nurses report they are working short-staffed. (Stock photo)

National Nursing Week recognizes how nurses change lives for the better

B.C. Nurses’ Union cautions about challenging and even hazardous working conditions

According to the B.C. Nurses’ Union, 85 per cent of nurses report they are working short-staffed. (Stock photo)
Pets riding BC Ferries now have more access to outdoor deck space. (News Bulletin file photo)

Pets get access to outdoor decks on more BC Ferries sailings

Move follows ‘overwhelmingly positive’ feedback from pilot program, says ferry corporation

Pets riding BC Ferries now have more access to outdoor deck space. (News Bulletin file photo)