Nanaimo Daily

In today's episode: Proposed Lantzville bylaw to move away from newspaper notices defeated ‘Constant deluge of airplanes:’ airport noise concerns continue in Qualicum Beach ‘Nothing to brag about:’ RCMP cracking down on dangerous Nanaimo road users Community shows up to paint mural for Old City intersection Conceptual design produced for Nanaimo’s extensive Long Lake project Four deaths recorded i...

In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes 2026: General Local Election information for interested candidates Prolific Nanaimo property offender wanted, again IMAX and recliner seating now available at Nanaimo theatre Michelle Kocourek, Nanaimo’s ‘Queen of all things Silly Boat,’ dies Clippers 2026-27 BCHL schedule released Community shows up to paint mural for Old City intersection PHOTOS: Eagle chick ret...

In today's episode: Speeding, noise enforcement requested in Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Non-profit to pick Nanaimo family for home ownership dream Habitat for Humanity opens new pop-up shop in Nanaimo to support community projects Contentious Englishman River area development revised Lena Tennant Richard Ernest Wilmer Wildfire sparked north of Duncan, minimal growth overnight 1/2026/PH Duncan BIA off...

In today's episode: Application for Nanaimo cannabis shop going to public hearing ‘Really exciting:’ Coco Cafe takes over concession duties at Nanaimo’s Hullo terminal Weather, injury pulls Vancouver Island team out of Alaska adventure race Brain-injured offender sentenced for series of Nanaimo crimes Habitat for Humanity opens new pop-up shop in Nanaimo to support community projects Hunter fined/...

In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Rotary Bowl partially closed for major upgrades Business Notes: Yarn-Tastic has moved to a new location in Nanaimo Bogus call from ‘cops’ scams Parksville Qualicum Beach resident out of $5K Nanaimo RCMP seek owner of bike ditched after alleged meat theft B.C. search and rescue crews train in critical scenarios on Nanaimo River Man charged after Victoria incident leave...

In today's episode: Nanaimo United FC U18 girls chasing provincial soccer crown LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nanaimo parking policies Valued Nanaimo thrift store saved Vancouver Island BMX rider to represent Canada at world championships in Australia COLUMN: Efforts to revitalize downtown seem to have paid off KSS valedictorians Orchid Storey and Samantha Kalbfleisch deliver speech Tseshaht sing, dance,...

In today's episode: Nanaimo RCMP seek owner of bike ditched after alleged meat theft Nanaimo’s own Ora Cogan makes the Polaris Prize Long List ‘A lot of fun:’ funds raised for pets in need during Nanaimo SPCA’s Lock-in For Love Treasured Qualicum Beach lodge re-opens BC Ball Hockey provincials come to Nanaimo Parksville city councillor returns from FCM conference in Edmonton New bridge improves sa...

In today's episode: Increased water restrictions coming for Parksville and Ladysmith VIU tech diploma program modernized and includes cybersecurity and AI Machleary-Campbell intersection in Nanaimo closed into next week ‘Life is pretty good right now:’ Nanaimo’s Dylan Coghlan back with Golden Knights Nanaimo’s Chinese community want their history and heritage more recognized Long-time member of Na...

In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Chinese community want their history and heritage more recognized Long-time member of Nanaimo Royal Canadian Legion branch given highest honour Nanaimo’s Rotary Bowl undergoing major upgrades Two teens hit by car along Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Road New judge assigned to Nanaimo’s strained provincial court system New contract for unionized City of Nanaimo employees cont...

In today's episode: New judge assigned to Nanaimo’s strained provincial court system B.C. Hydro says outage like one in Nanaimo Sunday not rare Vancouver-based metal act will be performing in Nanaimo Yukon minerals work still under review despite federal announcement Kelowna riding coach found guilty of sex crimes, child luring Federal funding boosts Okanagan food rescue project 17K hotdogs consum...

In today's episode: Lithium ion battery suspected cause of Vancouver Island recycling centre fire Kelowna riding coach’s fate left to jury for alleged sex crimes, child luring Wildfire south of Lillooet burns in dangerous terrain, being monitored: BCWS Court declines to reopen Cowichan Tribes case to add private landowner Montrose B.C. Nurses’ Union files 72-hour strike notice to labour relations...

In today's episode: Multiple fire departments knock down structure fire in Cherry Creek 6 people missing after charter boat sinks near Richmond, RCMP say Police searching for escaped inmate from Vancouver Island minimum-security prison Nanaimo author shares love of Canada PHOTOS: Qualicum Beach Triathlon draws athletes from all over Vancouver Island Lisa Young Nanaimo homicide case continually lea...

In today's episode: God is a Scottish Drag Queen Port Alberni adds last-minute watch party for Canada vs. South Africa FIFA playoff match B.C. Lions remain winless after falling 41-33 to Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna Walk like a man: ‘freakishly handsome’ group getting fit, bonding at Nanaimo lake Vancouver Island Symphony’s Summer Sizzle Festival serenading mid-Island LETTER TO THE EDITOR: On the...

In today's episode: Sounds of Summer Tailgate Party Vandals damage headstones at historic Sooke cemetery Former Victoria Royals defenceman Verhoeff selected 9th overall in 2026 NHL draft Regional District of Nanaimo transfer station, landfill fees waived after curbside service disruption Researchers say Kitimat LNG facility’s flare problems causing massive pollution plume Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me...

In today's episode: Current Outage - North of MCKINLEY ST, South of CROFTON RD, West of Crofton Ferry , East of MARION ST Current Outage - North of COURTNEY ST, West of BLANSHARD ST, East of WHARF ST, South of BROAD ST LETTER: EVs are war-proof and help cut cost of living, says owner Fire crews tackle blaze at site of Victoria Butterfly Gardens Accused in B.C. horse bestiality elects trial by judg...

In today's episode: Current Outage - 4200 block COMMERCE CIRCLE, 4200 block COMMERCE CIR Current Outage - 3200 block MAPLE ST Current Outage - 1200 block MOUNT MAXWELL RD, MOUNT MAXWELL PUMP2 VicPD seek man wanted in connection to armed robberies at 2 gas stations Collision between e-scooter and van leaves Nanaimo youth with minor injuries Young wolves spotted near Vancouver Island golf course spa...

In today's episode: Banman, Ellwood top flights in individual Men’s Club event at AGC Despite recent modest increase in visits, cross-border traffic still down from 2024 Advocates press B.C. to curb NDAs in harassment, abuse cases Nanaimo United FC teams want to finish season off strong Evacuation Alert issued for Skuppah IR 2 and IR 2 Inklyuhkinatko ‘Temperatures will be dropping:’ Nanaimo to see...

In today's episode: Current Outage - 3400 block RICHMOND RD, 1900 block WOODLEY RD Indigenous Peoples Day in Nanaimo included visit from Prime Minister Small wildfire west of Cobble Hill under control Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in B.C. developing framework for beaver translocation 105-year-old dies of smoke inhalation days after fire at B.C. seniors complex Man allegedly bear sprays...

In today's episode: Electric Mermaid Current Outage - East of SAANICH RD, West of OLDFIELD RD, North of OLD W SAANICH RD, South of SEAN HTS SCENE AND HEARD: PAGO Grannies raise $3,000 at annual tea fundraiser NIWRA: Thousands of animals killed on B.C. highways each year Oceanside RCMP: Thieves steal Cadillac, beer; large tree set ablaze Evacuation Order issued for Kitzowitz IR 20 PHOTOS: Father’s...

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...