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University plan shows the way

If and when the Vancouver Island University master plan is approved, Nanaimo could be taken to school on sustainable development. Because the province is demanding carbon neutrality for post-secondary… more
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Tough lesson leads to self respect

It’s funny, the reasons you remember people. Sometimes it’s because they were can’t-catch-your-breath funny, or, perhaps, you couldn’t stand them from Day 1. Maybe, through their actions or words, the… more
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Working class rocked in recession

I went to a party last weekend in Vancouver with a bunch of my old friends from college. Half the people there were unemployed; many received their layoff notices just this past month. Those who had l… more
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B.C. to tack through tough economy

B.C. will continue to show at least some economic growth, not only this year but next year too. That’s the word from Fin… more
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Island farmers worth saving

Farming on the Island needs our attention. The number of farms and farmers is decreasing rapidly, meaning food productio… more
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Trust in government always tenuous

I have a mystery caller who routinely chimes in over issues that we cover here at the News Bulletin. His latest point of… more
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Bailouts must see big picture

The federal government is looking seriously at ways of bailing out the auto industry as a way of saving jobs and keeping… more
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Beefs & bouquets

An e-bouquet to the Nanaimo info blog website with excellent coverage of the civic elections and stuff around Nanaimo. A… more
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Auto industry shouldn’t get bailout

The power of the Big Three auto industry and its union bosses is once again bamboozling our politicians. Every politica… more
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Throne speech lacks boldness

Not surprisingly, more than half of Wednesday’s throne speech in Parliament was devoted to the economy. In contrast, bar… more
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