Nicholas Pescod

Artist rendering for a proposed six-storey 66-unit residential condominium at 6340 McRobb Ave. Documents show that Phase 2 of the proposal would include two 20-storey towers. (SALEHI ARCHITECT INC.)

Nearly 500 condos, including two towers, proposed in Nanaimo’s north end

Six-storey building, two 20-storey buildings proposed for 6340 McRobb Ave.

Artist rendering for a proposed six-storey 66-unit residential condominium at 6340 McRobb Ave. Documents show that Phase 2 of the proposal would include two 20-storey towers. (SALEHI ARCHITECT INC.)
June Ross, chairwoman of the Vancouver Island Water Watch Coalition, questions Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley during a rally in front of his office on Thursday, June 6. Ross and others were calling on the provincial government to end old-growth logging in B.C. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Concerned citizens confront Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA over old-growth logging

Environmental groups demand that B.C. government make changes to forestry management

June Ross, chairwoman of the Vancouver Island Water Watch Coalition, questions Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley during a rally in front of his office on Thursday, June 6. Ross and others were calling on the provincial government to end old-growth logging in B.C. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Friends of Westwood Lake members, Robyn Winkler, left, Sharon Kofoed, Johanne Nicholson, Serena Graham, Kathleen Darby and Kelly Hudson hold signs protesting a proposed condo development alongside Westwood Lake. The group fears the development would ruin the charm of the area and shut down the Bethlehem Centre. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Westwood residents oppose proposed lakeside condos

Bethlehem Centre says three-storey condo buildings next door would lead to centre's closure

Friends of Westwood Lake members, Robyn Winkler, left, Sharon Kofoed, Johanne Nicholson, Serena Graham, Kathleen Darby and Kelly Hudson hold signs protesting a proposed condo development alongside Westwood Lake. The group fears the development would ruin the charm of the area and shut down the Bethlehem Centre. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
A conceptual drawing of one of two proposed three-storey condo buildings at 2367 Arbot Rd., near Westwood Lake. (White Lion Developments image/City of Nanaimo)

Condos pitched next to Westwood Lake in Nanaimo

Developer has submitted a rezoning application for 57 condominiums for adults 55-plus on Arbot Road

A conceptual drawing of one of two proposed three-storey condo buildings at 2367 Arbot Rd., near Westwood Lake. (White Lion Developments image/City of Nanaimo)
Lantzville district hall. (News Bulletin file)

‘An absolute plum:’ Lantzville’s OCP heading to public hearing

Lantzville councillors passed first and second readings of official community plan last week

Lantzville district hall. (News Bulletin file)
Air Canada Rouge passengers deplane in Nanaimo. The airline has moved the re-launch of seasonal non-stop service to Toronto to July 1. (NEWS BULLETIN FILE)

Boeing 737 Max issues trickle down to impact Nanaimo flights

Air Canada Rouge delays direct Nanaimo-Toronto service from June 20 to July 1

Air Canada Rouge passengers deplane in Nanaimo. The airline has moved the re-launch of seasonal non-stop service to Toronto to July 1. (NEWS BULLETIN FILE)
The District of Lantzville has banned open-air fires on all beaches. The ban is effective immediately. (Black Press file)

Lantzville bans beach fires indefinitely

Ban takes effect immediately but councillors willing to continue to look at the issue

The District of Lantzville has banned open-air fires on all beaches. The ban is effective immediately. (Black Press file)
Peterson Road sign in Lantzville. District of Lantzville councillors have requested staff bring forward a street-naming policy that would provide direction on how future roads are named throughout the community. (News Bulletin file)

Lantzville will develop street-naming policy to avoid ‘Kaitlyn Way’

Councillor suggests Kayak Heaven Place, Beach Bliss Place and Hiking Gems Avenue

Peterson Road sign in Lantzville. District of Lantzville councillors have requested staff bring forward a street-naming policy that would provide direction on how future roads are named throughout the community. (News Bulletin file)
NICHOLAS PESCOD/THE NEWS BULLETIN The Fraser Institute’s Policy for Journalists program took place earlier this month in Vancouver at the Blue Horizon Hotel.

Column: Canadian journalists are asking good questions about policy

News Bulletin reporter attends Fraser Institute programin Vancouver

NICHOLAS PESCOD/THE NEWS BULLETIN The Fraser Institute’s Policy for Journalists program took place earlier this month in Vancouver at the Blue Horizon Hotel.
A map supplied by the Department of National Defence shows the boundaries of the Nanaimo Military Range. (Image submitted)

Nanaimo, Lantzville councils speaking up on outdoor recreation at weapons range

Lantzville council to send letter to feds while Nanaimo also makes a notice of motion on the subject

A map supplied by the Department of National Defence shows the boundaries of the Nanaimo Military Range. (Image submitted)
Members of the 2nd Chase River Beavers Girl Guides show off items for trading during the Rally at the Shores event at Beban Park on Sunday, May 26. The one-day event brought together more than 1,000 Girl Guides from across B.C. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Nanaimo event brings together more than 1,000 Girl Guides

Rally on the Shores event designed to create new friendships

Members of the 2nd Chase River Beavers Girl Guides show off items for trading during the Rally at the Shores event at Beban Park on Sunday, May 26. The one-day event brought together more than 1,000 Girl Guides from across B.C. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
High school and university students demanding action on climate change march across Comox Road on Friday, May 24. Dozens of students participated in the rally and march, which began at city hall and snaked its way through downtown Nanaimo. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Nanaimo students press for action on climate change

Strike for Climate was held again Friday; students feel their concerns aren't being taken seriously

High school and university students demanding action on climate change march across Comox Road on Friday, May 24. Dozens of students participated in the rally and march, which began at city hall and snaked its way through downtown Nanaimo. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Lantzville District Hall. (News Bulletin file)

District of Lantzville making changes around how it spends surplus money

Changes would 'hamstring' council's ability to manage money, argues councillor

Lantzville District Hall. (News Bulletin file)
Lantzville council adopts code of conduct policy

Lantzville council adopts code of conduct policy

Policy the exact same model adopted by Nanaimo city councillors earlier this year

Lantzville council adopts code of conduct policy
Nanaimo RCMP (file photo)

Nanaimo police nab suspect accused of committing 50 break-ins

Ian Mactavish, 53, has been charged with multiple counts of break-and-enter

Nanaimo RCMP (file photo)
Nanaimo RCMP are looking for the owner of four rifles. RCMP seized the rifles after they allegedly found a man carrying them inside a blanket near Northfield Road last week. (Photo supplied)

Nanaimo RCMP arrest man carrying four rifles wrapped in a blanket

RCMP aiming to reunite firearms with rightful owner

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for the owner of four rifles. RCMP seized the rifles after they allegedly found a man carrying them inside a blanket near Northfield Road last week. (Photo supplied)
Krysta Wyse, concession supervisor, hugs Snuneymuxw chief Mike Wyse after being recognized for her work, during a grand opening ceremony for a concession stand on Saysutshun Newcastle Island on May 10. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)

Snuneymuxw expand economic development on Saysutshun Newcastle Island

Grand opening event for food and beverage services was held on Friday, May 10

Krysta Wyse, concession supervisor, hugs Snuneymuxw chief Mike Wyse after being recognized for her work, during a grand opening ceremony for a concession stand on Saysutshun Newcastle Island on May 10. (Nicholas Pescod/NEWS BULLETIN)
Lantzville beach. NEWS BULLETIN file photo

Beach fires spark conversation in Lantzville, but council proceeding with ban

Councillors vote 3-2 to pass third reading of a fire protection services bylaw

Lantzville beach. NEWS BULLETIN file photo
Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP-elect Paul Manly of the Green Party of Canada celebrates with family and friends Monday at his campaign celebration at the Cavallotti Lodge. CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin

University prof says byelection result boosts Green Party but might not mean Green wave

Greens benefit from boost, NDP won't find positives, UVic professor says of Nanaimo-Ladysmith vote

Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP-elect Paul Manly of the Green Party of Canada celebrates with family and friends Monday at his campaign celebration at the Cavallotti Lodge. CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin
NEWS BULLETIN file photo

Nanaimo city council intends to create environmental committee

City councillors discuss committees, roundtables and task forces

NEWS BULLETIN file photo