Nanaimo Daily

In today's episode: Harry Manx LIVE @Char's | Port, Alberni ‘Resilient people’: Stories from Lytton on the second day of 2026 wildfire Broombusters society celebrates 20 years of cutting broom on Vancouver Island Evacuation Alert issued for Zacht 5, Siska Flat 5A and Siska Flat 5B Evacuation Alert issued for Skuppah IR 2B Specialist on James Webb Telescope to present in Nanaimo LETTER TO THE EDITO...

In today's episode: First cruise ship to visit Port Alberni in seven years due to arrive on June 20 Mitchell throws for 5 TDs as Tiger-Cats dump visiting B.C. Lions 41-27 VIDEO & PHOTOS: Indigenous Peoples Day brings culture, connection to Colwood Wildfire of note near Lytton grows to 200 hectares, evacuation order issued Temple and boutique face long recovery after fire in Victoria’s Chinatow...

In today's episode: ‘Wildest dreams’: Victoria soccer fans rejoice after Canada’s historic World Cup win WORLD CUP: Canada overpowers Qatar with massive 6-0 victory Lantzville under new water restrictions Federal government kicks in $5 billion for B.C. housing, infrastructure Wrestlefest shines independent pro wrestling spotlight on Nanaimo ‘I love Vernon’: Prime Minister tells visiting family Jud...

In today's episode: AVCAC Permanent Art Collection Feedback Sessi... 2 people in serious condition after crash in Qualicum Beach B.C.’s medical specialist waitlists up 10%, and doctors say pressure is mounting A cut above the rest: Kelowna barber shop helps senior after wheelchair breaks B.C.’s Jim Hiller lands Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching job ‘Unidentified substance’ poured on to Port Coquit...

In today's episode: Electric Mermaid Current Outage - 1500 block CHAPLIN ST, 1500 block CHAPLIN RD Current Outage - 3000 block BUTLER MAIN RD Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton Bailey’s Law, on intimate partner violence, passes third reading in Senate New well-being plan for children aims for better coordination in B.C. government Developer cautions Nanai...

In today's episode: SIZZLE: From The Deep SIZZLE: Calls of the Wild SIZZLE: Three to Tango Current Outage - 1500 block KANGAROO RD Canadian fighter jets to train off west coast of Vancouver Island 1 dead after car drives wrong way on northbound lanes of Coquihalla Highway B.C. looking at revisiting Site E and Homathko dams Canada sees a 23% reduction in opioid deaths in 2025 $66M proposed settleme...

In today's episode: Ty Koch LIVE @Char's Port Alberni paramedic retires after 34 years on the job PHOTOS: Nanaimo Pride parade celebrates progress PHOTOS: Nanaimo goes full-rainbow for annual Pride Parade ALBERNI GOLF: Dabb nabs top spot in individual gross event at Alberni Golf Club THORPE REPORT: Nanaimo junior volleyballers claim pennants Pride flag raised at city hall to celebrate Pride Month...

In today's episode: Arabian Nights J.Knutson (Spirit of the West) @Char's Current Outage - East of HAZELTON PL, North of EDGELOW ST, South-West of ARBUTUS RD Harris tosses 3 TDs as Roughriders trip B.C. Lions 31-27 in CFL thriller Family event in Nanaimo’s south end features a pet parade Nanaimo’s council considers banning camping in two downtown parks LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A four-year plan that d...

In today's episode: MOONDANCE: The Van Morrison Songbook How are ticket prices looking in Vancouver on FIFA World Cup Eve? “I’ve never touched any student there:’ former Nanaimo pastor denies alleged sex crimes A world-class Tudor treasure: B.C. hotel reigns as Canada’s best B.C. seeks national rules to rein in gambling advertising PHOTOS: Fraser Valley Bosnians catch World Cup fever PHOTOS: Hundr...

In today's episode: *DANCE* to Ethan Askey & The Elevators @... Beloved employee retires after 28-plus years with Quality Foods RDN launches Stage 3 outdoor watering restrictions Abbotsford Canucks name Richard Seeley as new general manager TROZZO: What a doctor on Canada’s bench in ’86 bench taught me about the World Cup Vancouver Island community mourns loss of beloved therapeutic horse Indi...

In today's episode: 06-10-2026 - Alberni Valley Sort'nGo Centre closure for June 21 B.C.’s Jenn Gardiner re-signs with Vancouver Goldeneyes BC Prosecution Service approves driving charge for Interior Mountie 1 person taken to hospital after Vancouver Island vehicle crash Nanaimo District Secondary girls’ soccer achieves B.C. soccer supremacy Forests minister talks saw mills, old-growth and caribou...

In today's episode: Nanaimo RCMP issue warning after traffic stop involving grad students Accused in Lumby murder case offers murky account of day ex-wife was killed Nanaimo remains among dwindling group of cities seeing rent costs increase ‘Worthy of rebuke:’ Damages awarded to investigator fired after B.C. Misfire report PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: RURAL HOUSING STRATEGY PROJECT City of Nanaimo again ask...

In today's episode: Current Outage - South of VAN ISLE WAY, West of VETERANS MEMORIAL PKY, East of JACKLIN RD, North of KELLY RD 05-08-2026 - Union ratifies Collective Agreement Langley City responds in legal fight with sitting councillor Nanaimo landscape artist showcasing work at Art 10 Gallery this June and July Revelstoke railroaders among 300 CPKC staff on strike The Nanaimo Jazz scene flouri...

In today's episode: Current Outage - 1400 block FINLAYSON VIEW, 0 block FINLAYSON VIEW PL Nanoose Bay man still rocking in floor curling at 100 years old District of Lantzville will hold open house to discuss future of historic church BRIONES: Going cuckoo over photographing birds City of Nanaimo wants public input on impacts of rising sea levels 250 original ancient objects bring Egypt to life in...

In today's episode: Stone Poets @Char's Alberni Arts Council’s featured artist: Muriel A Bush Deception used to fool Nazis prior to D-Day invasion, says Nanaimo Legion exec Nanaimo RCMP asks for public’s help in finding owner of stolen tools VIDEO: Vancouver Island restaurant destroyed in early morning fire New six-storey housing development with 95 units proposed for Northfield Road Island Time t...

In today's episode: DanceABLE One B.C. forced to move venues in Kamloops after $7.7K security bill from city Vehicle severs pole off highway in Nanaimo, knocking out power PHOTOS: B.C.’s Science World fully transforms into FIFA World Cup match ball Nanaimo’s jobless rate remains one of highest in Canada A third of B.C.’s drowning deaths in 2025 happened in the summer months Surrey mayor breaks sil...

In today's episode: Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves Hospice Butterfly Release Current Outage - North of MUSGRAVE RD WHAT’S ON: Port Alberni events for the week of June 3, 2026 B.C. hockey icon’s story garners honours on both sides of border Former owner of Port Alberni mill fined, banned from hiring foreign workers Dead humpback whale reported floating off Vancouver Island coast Locked out Kelowna...

In today's episode: David Esson Young Motorcycle driver dies in Port Alberni MVI Aggressive bear complaints leads to closure of section of Nanaimo lake trail Empress Hotel workers issue strike notice, Saturday picket line possible Rossland hill closure linked to search in Trail man’s disappearance New rental housing planned on Nanaimo’s Northfield Rd. Suspect in Nanaimo vehicle theft and fraud arr...

In today's episode: Vancouver Island school wins third B.C. girls rugby sevens title in 5 years Truck smashes through Parksville jeweller’s window in break-in attempt Regional District of Nanaimo approves Next Generation 911 contracts for Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Lantzville Conservation officers alerted after bear ‘bluff charged’ Nanaimo family Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future unde...

In today's episode: Vancouver Canucks name Manny Malhotra as 23rd head coach in franchise history Police watchdog closes investigation on February crash in Kelowna Scammers bilk Vancouver Island residents out of nearly $29K Women in B.C. made 85 cents for every dollar men earned in 2025: Report New ferry arrives, slated to serve Nanaimo-Gabriola route this summer Excavator hitting gas line causes...

In today's episode: Electric Mermaid Live Reads: Featuring Margo... Kitchener Rangers win Memorial Cup over Everett, 3rd in franchise history Great blue heron colony near French Creek welcomes new chick Duncan, North Cowichan clash over boundary review QUIZ: Are you ready for the Stanley Cup? Kerry-Lynne Findlay will be the next leader of the B.C. Conservative Party LETTER TO EDITOR: Open letter f...

In today's episode: Dan Mangan A JOURNEY HOME Hook Line and Hospice Sockeye... Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell... Kitchener Rangers win Memorial Cup over Everett, 3rd in franchise history Port Alberni’s Coombs Country Candy re-opens after renos ‘Exactly the kind of density I’m interested in:’ zoning proceeds for Departure Bay Rd. property THORPE REPORT: Nanaimo track club honours athl...

In today's episode: BC Bike Race comes to Cumberland, Campbell River for first 3 stages B.C. fire crew rescues ducklings from storm drain Endangered Vancouver Island marmot loses its way, spotted on beach near Campbell River Okanagan city councillor returns to the stand for 2nd historic sex crime trial ‘Will miss caring for you’: Clearwater losing 4 doctors, recruitment efforts underway Family’s 1...

In today's episode: Women of the Fur Trade by Frances Koncan Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me BC Bike Race comes to Cumberland, Campbell River for first 3 stages B.C. fire crew rescues ducklings from storm drain Endangered Vancouver Island marmot loses its way, spotted on beach near Campbell River Okanagan city councillor returns to the stand for 2nd historic sex crime trial ‘Will miss caring for you’: C...

In today's episode: The Blue Taffeta Party Dress & Other Stor... MID ISLAND KIDNEY ASSOC FUNDRAISER ‘He was a real hero to this town’: legendary former Nanaimo city councillor passes away Romance scammer pilfers $12K from Parksville Qualicum Beach resident Big changes, additions in store at Nanaimo’s New Hope Centre Alberni city council discusses pay changes for future councils Nanaimo MLAs sa...