Nanaimo Daily

In today's episode: Nanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the community Conservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if elected Preliminary survey work underway ahead of massive Hammond Bay Rd. project District Newsletter – October 9, 2026 Woman found dead at Vancouver Island landfill How Nanaimo candidates would pay for rising infrastructur...

In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election Voting Day is Oct. 17 Clippers drop BCHL Showcase opener to Blackfalds Nanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the community Conservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if elected Preliminary survey work underway ahead of massive Hammond Bay Rd. project District Newsletter – Octob...

In today's episode: Staff report requested on possibility of Nanaimo banning continuous-flame butane lighters Know Your Vote: Wants vs needs as Nanaimo community amenities meet core infrastructure Six elementary schools on Nanaimo’s list for speed-management measures Ladysmith announces fall yard waste collection dates Chemainus mystery writer helps launch new crime anthology Adam Hayduk is runnin...

In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood association seeks to protect wetlands Women’s hockey program set to take flight at VIU Bell assumes CEO duties for Hullo Ferries in new year MLA candidate fighting for better youth-in-care supports in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island bid Climate crisis at heart of B.C. Green Nanaimo-Lantzville candidate’s election bid Tour de Rock gets warm welcome in L...

In today's episode: City of Nanaimo will review its permissive-tax exemption policy Nanaimo youth sentenced for assaulting vulnerable classmate Clippers snap two game mini slump with win over Capitals Revived Nanaimo Ambassador Program focused on leadership, community COLUMN: Story of Louis Stark should be more known Specialist doctor warns of nearing internist collapse at Cowichan District Hospit...

In today's episode: Brief wind storm through Nanaimo serves as early season test MLA candidates vying to represent Nanaimo-Gabriola, Nanaimo-Lantzville ‘Integrated into the landscape:’ rental complex planned in Nanaimo’s Rock City David Eby visits Lantzville; says he will work to bring water to the community Know Your Vote: Balancing tax increases with essential infrastructure & services Shino...

In today's episode: ‘I’m so shameful:’ Nanaimo OPS drug trafficker avoids jail Loudon Park improvement project reaches a significant milestone Veteran Nanaimo Clippers goaltender excelling in new environment VIU Students’ Union starts campaign to inform students of the effects the local election could have on them ‘Like a bomb went off’: Out of control SUV crashes through Nanaimo yards B.C. Conser...

In today's episode: Child exploitation bust sees Nanaimo man jailed Nanaimo RCMP urges caution as morning commutes get darker Election 2026: Nanaimo mayoral candidate questionnaires School Board Candidates take the stage in Teachers’ Association forum at Beban Park Singer makes dream come true with new country single, and honouring Cowichan heritage ‘I was very sad’: Players fight to save indoor t...

In today's episode: Nanaimo not committing to heritage designation for Chinatown properties at this time Nanaimo drug trafficker handed lengthy sentence Rural Nanaimo firefighter wins wrongful dismissal case ‘This happens all the time’ Mid Island resident died without access to modern cardiac care, NRGH doctor reports A spooky spectacular: Nanaimo group celebrates five years of giving back Advance...

In today's episode: ‘Disgusting and shameful:’ peace bond for man who continuedly harassed Nanaimo family Invasive lizard widens reach, especially on Vancouver Island Woman charged after allegedly pulling knife on Hullo ferry staff in Nanaimo ‘Life behind each name’: Victoria monument honours Japanese Canadians interned during WW2 B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll P...

In today's episode: Nanaimo Art Gallery celebrating golden anniversary Business Notes: MGM Restaurant is closing after 42 years. Ladysmith Country Grocer wins diversity award RDN Taxpayers Alliance to host public presentations in Parksville, Nanaimo Motorcyclist says it’s a miracle he survived dramatic crash in Nanaimo Remarkable recovery: Skier paralyzed from the neck down 13 years ago is running...

In today's episode: Job not finished for Nanaimo’s Mayoral incumbent Old City Quarter Association growing and developing Three Nanaimo Timbermen standouts chosen in NLL entry draft Nanaimo considers making facilities more receptive for those with hidden disabilities Council raise, street trees and more from Ladysmith council New monument to Japanese Canadians reminder of dark period in B.C.’s past...

In today's episode: Nanaimo elementary school zone speed reduction plan advancing New water feature, extensive maintenance complete as Nanaimo pool to re-open Unlicensed driver avoids criminal record for high risk north Nanaimo crash Climate action hub holds election forum for City of Nanaimo candidates School district elections remain, despite acclamations in RDN and Islands Trust ‘A special day:...

In today's episode: Former Nanaimo teacher banned after online sting bust Clippers strike good Fortune with veteran’s return Nanaimo continues progress on plans to prepare for rising sea levels New Noel Brown artwork honours a Snuneymuxw Way of Being New Chemainus mural honours Japanese Canadian community Missing teen found safe: Saanich Police Sooke Brewing Company terminates co-owner after contr...

In today's episode: Nanaimo Mayor and Council candidates grilled in open forum Snuneymuxw master artist work unveiled in Nanaimo on Truth and Reconciliation Day Nanaimo considers continuing vandalism grant program for businesses in 2027 Vancouver Island University athletes recognized by CCAA for academics Victoria man receives Carnegie Medal for rescue of Chemainus paraglider on Mount Prevost Fata...

In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election advance voting begins October 7 ‘They belong here:’ new welcome pole unveiled at Wellington Secondary What are Nanaimo election candidates saying about the climate emergency? 52-year-old Mitchel Lunn is missing Man who attacked Oak Bay woman in home with machete gets 7 1/2 years Hupačasath hereditary chief orders Cermaq to close Boot L...

In today's episode: New 211-unit housing project on Nanaimo’s Northfield Road issued development permit The City of Nanaimo looks to increase participation in LEAP program Former financial planner seeking Nanaimo Mayor’s chair Local voter turnout expected to suffer with looming provincial vote Nanaimo group calls on city and developer to weigh new assessment of Rock City wetland Trees to be remove...

In today's episode: ‘Very hard’: Fewer young farmers putting down roots on Vancouver Island ‘It renews my hope in humanity’: Tour de Rock reaches Nanaimo New Forest Act developed in Grand Forks presented to the province B.C. Conservatives promise no new taxes if elected on October 24 Poilievre urges tax cuts to make diesel fuel more affordable, ensure future supplies Sources: CHEK News — ‘Very har...

In today's episode: Developers envision multi-family apartments at former Nanaimo gas station Ladysmith looking to add Shop Local, Buy Canadian signs at highway entrances Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke now being held after rainfall B.C. attorney general seeks Criminal Code change after Tumbler Ridge AI chat report Four people dead in a helicopter crash in Quebec Sources: NanaimoNewsNOW — Developer...

In today's episode: Decision in ex-Nanaimo pastor, accused of sex interference, expected in December Nanaimo couple facing 15 charges after downtown liquor store thefts B.C. NDP would tax unsold condos, raise speculation and vacancy fees CSIS contacted as U.S. interference claims swirl in Quebec election Elections BC hiring 17K short-term positions prior to provincial election CNN left off Air For...

In today's episode: Nurse and community advocate vying to be next Nanaimo Mayor Pair of medical office buildings near Nanaimo hospital proceeds to public hearing Nanaimo RCMP arrest two for theft from downtown liquor store Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign Downtown Nanaimo social disorder concerns intensify Police ask public to keep eye out for motorcycle stolen from lot at Nanaimo par...

In today's episode: Nurse and community advocate vying to be next Nanaimo Mayor Pair of medical office buildings near Nanaimo hospital proceeds to public hearing Nanaimo RCMP arrest two for theft from downtown liquor store Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign Downtown Nanaimo social disorder concerns intensify Police ask public to keep eye out for motorcycle stolen from lot at Nanaimo par...

In today's episode: Building Support for Nanaimo at UBCM Prolific offender sentenced following Nanaimo traffic stop Pacific Coastal, Air Canada ink agreement to connect flights BC RCMP should review vulnerable prisoner care after in-custody death: Inquest Reactions as B.C. Premier David Eby calls snap election set for Oct. 24 ‘Trump-style’ or ‘progressive-ideas’? Both sides rush to redefine B.C. C...

In today's episode: Major housing project approved for Nanaimo’s Boxwood Connector Community unites for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Hungry bears prowling in Nanaimo area, public asked to help reduce conflicts Fair Care Alliance awaits funding for Nanaimo heart centre and patient tower 4 Vancouver Island hotels earn spots in Michelin Guide’s 2026 Key hotel list B.C. will head to the p...

In today's episode: ‘Be engaged and informed:’ Forums to showcase Nanaimo & Parksville election candidates Volunteers warn of new threat to salmon in Nanaimo’s Cat Stream Wildfires leave B.C. wineries short of grapes, revenue Grain, oil exports fuel record cargo volumes at Port of Vancouver Government plans to introduce economy bill critics say will threaten right to strike Pakistan says airst...