- Ronald William “Josh” Kirby (27 November 1928 – 23 October 2001) was a British commercial artist. Over a career spanning 60 years, he was the artist for the covers of many science fiction books including Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels.
- Pest Alert: Asian Giant Hornet (www2.gov.bc.ca)
Three Asian Hornets (Vespa mandarinia) were found in the Nanaimo area on Vancouver Island in mid-August [of 2019]. The identification has been confirmed by Canadian and international experts. This is the first time this insect has been found in British Columbia.