Nanaimo Daily

In today's episode: Nanaimo Fruit & Vegetable Co. is full of fresh local produce United soccer programs booming on the cusp of fall season Westbroek announces re-election campaign for mayor of Qualicum Beach PHOTOS: Parksville’s beach volleyball tradition spans more than 3 decades Two-time Stanley Cup champion becomes part owner of Nanaimo Clippers Little Home Town Takeover touches lift the vi...

In today's episode: Nanaimo Habitat for Humanity running inaugural local building material drive LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Surprise by the permissive tax exemption COLUMN: Motorcyclists should wear proper equipment Hillman named recipient of Dave Wallace Memorial Scholarship Sooke man reaches 100 Mt. Quimper summits by 65 A walk for J: Bringing Cowichan community together to remember loved ones lost t...

In today's episode: ‘Kiddos are taken care of:’ school supply fundraiser on now for Nanaimo-Ladysmith students Two-time Stanley Cup winner joins Nanaimo Clippers’ ownership group Fundraising campaign underway to improve safety and accessibility for free playgroup program UPDATE: Some evacuation orders rescinded near Bald Range wildfire Robinson, Danarti top Parksville Lawn Bowling Club singles tou...

In today's episode: Defence calls no evidence in high-profile Nanaimo murder trial Nanaimo RCMP is asking for help locating two stolen kayaks Energy consumption, accessibility priorities of Ravensong Aquatic Centre revamp 2026-2027 Back to school information Allegedly impaired youth driver kills two in early morning highway crash in Lantzville Judo in the Park! Nanaimo Judo Club hosts fundraiser a...

In today's episode: NightOwls outfielder wins West Coast League MVP award Update: Two lightning-caused wildfires put out around Nanaimo Man in Nanaimo jailed for posting video of ex doing sex acts, nude pics Oceanside event highlighting local lives lost to drug toxicity MP Kibble calls for federal funding for Vancouver Island treatment-and-recovery facility Beefs & Bouquets, Aug. 26 Courtenay-...

In today's episode: Loaves and Fishes food bank starting move into new Nanaimo warehouse Unregulated drug death rate spikes across central Vancouver Island Nanaimo RCMP played part in arrest of man in Ucluelet for alleged sex crimes against minor Sara Edmondson Helmut Gittinger Ernest James (Jim) Slotte Retired sailboat finds new life as floral display at Comox Marina park North Cowichan/Duncan RC...

In today's episode: VIDEO: ‘A gentle giant:’ diver captures rare shark encounter near Parksville Hiking & biking locals help prevent wildfire spread west of Nanaimo Correctional Centre Wednesday, August 26- Trustee online information session Men’s group giving back while hunting for a new home Parksville sports fields to be treated for broadleaf weeds 100-plus Women group donates more than $38...

In today's episode: Nanaimo triathlete Ryan Seaman posts strong finishes in 2026 competitions ‘Food for the soul:’ Nanaimo Horticultural Society celebrates 80 years Mary Beil announces run for Parksville mayor’s chair Nanaimo Judo Club might have new home after suspicious fire Severe lightning storm sparks wildfires in Cowichan Victoria climate activist joins 1,375 km swim to save Fraser River 25/...

In today's episode: Nanaimo food bank to open free food market at Vancouver Island University One person’s trash is another’s treasure at City of Nanaimo Car Trunk Sale Buccaneers look to build off outstanding 2025-26 VIJHL campaign ‘One trunk at a time:’ second Nanaimo trunk sale keeping items out of landfill LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cyclists have the same responsibilities as drivers Public Notice –...

In today's episode: Nanaimo Lions Club celebrating 80 years at Maffeo Sutton Park Free food market opening at Nanaimo’s VIU campus ‘Bring the community to them:’ Parksville care home raising money for outdoor space Nanaimo preparing guide to help seniors during community emergencies B.C. man sentenced to 22 years in jail for sex offences Headline history: A boom in the number of Nanaimo bus riders...

In today's episode: ‘You can watch the smoke:’ cameras overlooking Nanaimo on constant wildfire watch Nanaimo RCMP respond to mental health crisis involving machete UPDATE: RCMP confirm 2nd fatal drowning at Cultus Lake in less than 2 weeks ‘Integral to community well-being:’ restored south Nanaimo recreation centre re-opened Summer program keeps school doors open for students Stolen passport turn...

In today's episode: Driver hospitalized after crash along Nanaimo’s Island Hwy. ‘A complete overhaul:’ fundraising underway for key Nanaimo CDC renovation ‘I just knew I was getting to the other side:’ local swimmer completes Strait of Georgia crossing High-risk sex offender arrested twice in six days Coulson Aviation’s CC-130H Hercules purchase could be a boon to Island city LETTER: Reduced speed...

In today's episode: Nanaimo RCMP looking for help from the public locating missing woman 2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS CHANGE IN LOCATION! Trustee Candidate Information Session ‘He broke that trust:’ Port Alberni man jailed for posting intimate videos of ex-girlfriend NOTICE OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT: Council Meeting August 24, 2026 NOTICE OF LICENCE OF OCCUPATION, Community Charter s.26 B.C. disab...

In today's episode: Two riders hospitalized after Nanaimo highway accident at ‘high rate of speed’ Nanaimo Votes 2026: Nomination period for Local Election begins September 1 32 orphaned raccoons prepare for the wild at B.C. rehab centre Couple busted for commercial clam harvesting in contaminated Gabriola Island bay Un-baa-lievable: Lamb fleeing Summerland wildfire rescued by firefighters Nanaimo...

In today's episode: Nanaimo RCMP: Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle downtown Arrest made after fatal Nanaimo collision ‘Blight on the downtown area:’ Nanaimo RCMP visible at Diana Krall Plaza Clippers name veteran forward new team captain More notification needed about Nanaimo sports awards, committee hears Parksville firefighters extinguish brush fire near Stanhope Road Honouring Doro...

In today's episode: Electric charging fire destroys car in Nanaimo Nanaimo girls bound for World Baton Twirling Championships in Italy departures and arrivals Service disruption help schedules page ​ Final weeks to catch ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ at Chemainus Theatre 25/2026/R Cowichan Capitals bolster roster Residents, stakeholders across B.C. unite to stop deactivation of valued Interior forest...

In today's episode: Police investigate Nanaimo stabbing Parksville firefighters put out vehicle blaze in parking lot of city shopping centre NNN’s Last 10: A time capsule for Nanaimo’s future Mid-Island beach cleanup organization aims for policy reform Wildfire smoke set to drop mid-Island air quality Regional District of Nanaimo parks and rec manager Osborne retires after 26 years Woman injured i...

In today's episode: Schematic designs underway for future Nanaimo south end community centre Many of Nanaimo’s recreational facilities being upgraded Bear country roars for All-Stars: Grizzlies host BCHL’s best at Island event ‘A big step up:’ Nanaimo Clippers adding video wall to Frank Crane Arena Sentencing begins for ex-Nanaimo Mountie who had consensual sex with woman he met with on duty Nanai...

In today's episode: Nanaimo senior arrested after allegedly exposing himself at Maffeo Sutton Park Repeat Nanaimo flasher charged with two more indecent public acts Roofer falls from Nanaimo balcony, employer fined Deez restaurant in Qualicum Beach to close doors after 25 years Improper fish records sees man fined $8K in B.C. provincial court in Nanaimo Country-wide cycling tour for Parkinson’s co...

In today's episode: Repeat Nanaimo flasher charged with two more indecent public acts Roofer falls from Nanaimo balcony, employer fined More local government candidate sessions coming up Beefs & Bouquets, Aug. 12 Nanaimo benefits from Feds boosting B.C. economic projects SPCA summer camp not just fun for kids, but impactful for animals Breaking ground on Braidwood, housing and shelter project...

In today's episode: Manslaughter charge laid after Nanaimo nightclub altercation NNN’s Last 10: Through song and sports, local talent takes the world stage 64 new seats added for trades program apprenticeship at Vancouver Island University RDN receives approval for minor boundary redefinition UPDATE: Evacuation alert issued due to 88-hectare wildfire near Logan Lake Nanaimo Votes 2026: General Loc...

In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Katzberg captures hammer throw gold at Glasgow Commonwealth Games Oceanside couple scammed out of $600,000 with fake politician endorsement Regional District of Nanaimo unveils new fire training centre NNN’S Last 10: Discontent City had impacts still being felt today Council adopts new off-street parking bylaw ‘Imagine this as twinning Boxwood:’ support given for new...

In today's episode: Man arrested after ‘driving directly into vehicles’ at Nanaimo mall Parksville officials warn of cougar in area after livestock killed NNN’s Last 10: Downtown Nanaimo’s transformation, and remaining sore spots Nanaimo RCMP investigating suspicious fire in Bowen Park Canoe races an important part of Snuneymuxw culture and heritage Former Nanaimo supportive housing tenant broke i...

In today's episode: ‘We had a lot of fun out there:’ third-generation Nanaimo tubber wins 2026 World Championship race Business Notes: Two more Nanaimo businesses offering U-Haul services Boundary change for selected RDN properties given provincial go-ahead Vancouver Island golfer Knight sets sights on reaching PGA Tour Royal Canadian Legion in Canada celebrates 100 years Qualicum Beach backs natu...

In today's episode: ‘Speed is being looked at:’ driver killed in early morning downtown Parksville crash Nanaimo RCMP arrest man following Nanaimo North Town Centre incident RV technician, carpentry trades spots coming to VIU, B.C. gov’t announces Nanaimo hospital perinatal unit gets unexpected boost Time Capsule: How will Nanaimo change in the next 10 years? LETTER TO THE EDITOR: From Wildfires t...