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Karl Yu

Karl Yu

After interning at Vancouver Metro free daily newspaper, I joined Black Press in 2010, working in the southern interior of B.C. and transferring to Vancouver Island in 2013. Court, education, and regional district government are among my news beats. I am a Ma Murray and Canadian Community Newspaper award winner.
karl.yu@nanaimobulletin.com

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karl.yu@nanaimobulletin.com

Recent Work by Karl

B.C. RCMP working to establish Vancouver Island-based bomb squad

B.C. RCMP working to establish Vancouver Island-based bomb squad

Explosives disposal unit one of the attractions at open house at Nanaimo RCMP detachment on May 10
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Ex-financial advisor in B.C. fined $1M for misappropriating money from elderly clients

Ex-financial advisor in B.C. fined $1M for misappropriating money from elderly clients

Michael Rowland Tomkins barred from being a financial advisor
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More courses at risk as VIU tries to balance the books

More courses at risk as VIU tries to balance the books

Vancouver Island University expected to pass a 2025-26 budget in early June
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Vancouver Island settings brought to life in 'The Last of Us' TV show

Vancouver Island settings brought to life in 'The Last of Us' TV show

Skinner Street and Commercial Street scenes aired May 4
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Trump and strategic voting were factors for mid-Island voters, says poli sci prof

Trump and strategic voting were factors for mid-Island voters, says poli sci prof

Vancouver Island University political expert opines on what transpired in the 2025 federal election
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Cosplayers to congregate for Nanaimo's Curious Comicon

Cosplayers to congregate for Nanaimo's Curious Comicon

Nanaimo Youth Services Association to benefit from convention May 3 at Country Club Centre
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Pedestrian killed after being hit at a crosswalk near Nanaimo overpass

Pedestrian killed after being hit at a crosswalk near Nanaimo overpass

First responders called to scene at 5 a.m. April 25
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Canadians and Americans bond at Nanaimo Infusion on Vancouver Island

Canadians and Americans bond at Nanaimo Infusion on Vancouver Island

An estimated 500 people gather at Maffeo Sutton Park after a TikTok video from digital creator Tod Maffin
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Accused in dangerous driving death in Nanaimo dies in custody

Accused in dangerous driving death in Nanaimo dies in custody

Pre-trial conference for Michael Rennie's case had been scheduled for April 25 in Victoria
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Vancouver Island teacher disciplined for berating student at her workplace

Vancouver Island teacher disciplined for berating student at her workplace

Teacher initially accused of staring inappropriately at student
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