Jessica R. Durling
@jessicardurling
Editor. Wildlife and health journalist. Award-winning writer. Photographer. University of King's College alum. Contact at j.r.durling@outlook.com
Me: "The elk is mocking me" Him: "The elk isn't mocking you" The elk:
If miniature Jurassic displays are your jam, good news, because I also recreated a scene from The Lost World
My new Jurassic World dino-rama themed after Biosyn Valley 🦖🦕
Customizing a Mandalorian helmet This is my result so far Still need to replace the visor to make it one-way, and add an antenna
I'm almost sad you didn't add the rain barrel one, as this is a very normal reaction to water restrictions
I am a mature adult with no strong feelings on the Jurassic World/Park saga, which mastered modern sci-fi and evolved the film industry with the brillant use of practical animatronics
Sydney is a four-month-old Yorkie that lives in Nanaimo. She adores people and dogs, and due to her high energy, her owners need to take her on plenty of walks to tire her out. This gives her the opportunity to meet plenty of people and dogs. 10/10
Santa Claus made an exclusive appearance at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital ahead of the holidays for an official tree lighting, bringing cheer to patients and community members alike. Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2025/12/01/n...
Marking Captain Canuck’s 50th anniversary, the series creator stopped by Nanaimo for a free signing session and to speak to fans of the superhero comic series. Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2025/11/27/c...
Brought forward by Dallas Brodie, leader of the new OneBC party, who made targeting trans rights, a core party platform, Brodie claimed that hanging the trans pride flag during the Transgender Day of Remembrance, where the dead are mourned, should be stopped. Her bill failed 73-15
Here's who was in favour, and who was against, the failed B.C. bill to ban pride flags on provincial buildings #BCPOLI Favour: Kindy=Con Clare=Con K. Neufield=Con Bhangu=Con Davis=Con Bird=Con Stamer=Con Tepper=Con Mok=Con Chapman=Con Maahas=Con Williams=Con Brodie=OneBC Armstrong=OneBC Kealy=Ind.
Tork and Chester enjoy blueberry muffins while their owners sip on coffee at a Nanaimo harbour cafe.
Important news story: puppies Guide and service dogs perform an important service, but those skills aren’t something they’re born with. Read more at: nanaimobulletin.com/2025/10/29/g...
Pokemon Go Safari Vancouver is finished! Got to visit the city, catch some new Pokemon and walk about 38 kilometres in two days 👀
Little known fact: The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada have been breeding climate change resistant oysters to prevent an industry collapse I wrote about it last year: www.nanaimobulletin.com/local-news/r...
'Ambassadors saving turtles at Buttertubs Marsh' just won third place at the 2025 Canadian Community Newsmedia Awards for Best Feature Story! www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/th...
This is Minnie, a 13-year-old chihuahua and pomeranian mix Minnie is described as loving her teddy bears, always giving them lots of cuddles
This is Mable, a five-month old who is 3/4 pug, 1/4 pekingese, leading to her unique heterochromia. This little baby only found her voice a week ago, her Nanaimo owner said, but "now she wants to bark at everything and everyone." 10/10
Peanut Butter is a friendly Nanaimoite who had her picture taken at That 50's Barber Shop She is a big fan of ear rubs, and if you're good at it, she might let you give her belly rubs. 10/10
This is Leo Leo is a 7-year-old cockapoo visiting Nanaimo's Silly Boat Festival with his family. This good boy is described as "skeptical" and not a fan of change. If something, like a box, is placed in his house, his owners say he becomes cautious about entering that room. 10/10