Nanaimo Daily

In today's episode: Beban Park Pool scores best for accessibility in city audit Man arrested after threatening to shoot people at Nanaimo bank Pre-construction work advances for Lantzville long term care home Nanaimo Votes 2026: Nomination period closed for 2026 General Local Election Applications Open for the City's 2027 Social Development Grants Man wanted for alleged drug offences in the Comox...

In today's episode: Small changes, safer spaces in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Male suspect sought in back-to-back Nanaimo Tim Hortons break-ins Headline history: Dodd Narrows was considered for a tidal-energy project Minister of Education makes provincial announcement at McGirr Elementary Nanaimo RCMP officer who had sex with vulnerable woman gets conditional discharge Nanaimo RCMP issue mor...

In today's episode: 27/2026/R 26/2026/COTW 50 years ago, Vic West won first Canadian championship, launching a dynasty

In today's episode: Candidate nomination period closes for 2026 Municipal Elections Nanaimo and Lantzville candidates declared for 2026 municipal election Back-to-school anxiety and how to help Small changes, safer spaces in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Conditional discharge for ex-Nanaimo Mountie, who had sex with vulnerable woman Former Nanaimo Mountie sentenced for using police status for s...

In today's episode: ‘They can compromise your identity:’ Nanaimo shredding event returns Major development proposed for Nanaimo’s Woodgrove Centre Asian supermarket, ‘recreational hub’ among plans for Nanaimo’s Woodgrove Centre ‘Could have been a lot worse:’ driver fined after car backs through Parksville bank ‘Grab a costume:’ Boo-tique free costume exchange accepting donations Barry Kenneth Mull...

In today's episode: Portion of Lantzville Rd. closing for culvert replacement Nanaimo RCMP seeking to identify Tim Hortons night-time trespasser 100+ charges applied during high-risk driver blitz in Nanaimo Impairment suspected in Parksville crash Nanaimo and Comox land trust’s raising money to buy over 100 acres in Deep Bay Beefs & Bouquets, Sept. 9 Cowichan Valley students see double-digit g...

In today's episode: Central Nanaimo utility project in full swing Residents at powerless B.C. trailer park form protest against owner ‘Out in full force:’ local Mounties targeting school zone speeders Mischa Oak announces candidacy for Qualicum Beach council Generals drop VIJHL home opener, fall 5-2 to Bombers Island Crisis Care calls community kitchen closure in Nanaimo a no-win situation Author...

In today's episode: Nanaimo opening up second intake of interest-free loans for green retrofits of homes program Nanaimo judge fines fishing guide for sloppy record-keeping Union members cogs that make the Vancouver Island University machine work Presentation to take people on a trip down VIU’s memory lane Saltair sawmill putting in artificial marsh to filter runoff Nanaimo choral director highlig...

In today's episode: Reports indicate vehicle crashes into doors of Nanaimo Rexall store Parksville emergency number being ‘spoofed’ by scammers Business Notes: Cobra & Co. Vintage opens on Nicol Street Nanaimo Men’s Shed building dozens of tiny neighbourhood libraries around the district 2 injured in single-vehicle highway crash near Parksville THORPE REPORT: Youth soccer fills the pitch Lake...

In today's episode: ‘It’s just grown so much, it’s amazing:’ hundreds of Nanaimo kids get their Fresh Start Nanaimo Hornets rugby fostering next generation with active kids programs LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parkway Trail improvements make a difference Anne Skipsey to seek another term on Qualicum Beach council Qualicum Beach arts centre calls for submissions for new prize Dalager claims Arrowsmith La...

In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes 2026: Voting by mail available for eligible electors Mail-in voting applications available for upcoming local election Preliminary work on $165-million sewer project on Departure Bay Road begins soon ‘It’s amazing:’ back-to-school donations piling high for Nanaimo’s Fresh Start Child exploitation warrant leads to major Nanaimo drug bust Habitat for Humanity and BM...

In today's episode: ‘Drug traffickers just got an eviction notice:’ new 250 Terminal housing to be recovery focused Minister’s statement on recovery-oriented housing in Nanaimo ‘Ready to work:’ Third generation police puppy joins Nanaimo RCMP Driver hospitalized after highway crash in French Creek Douglas (Doug) Henry Bowerman Nanaimo resident killed in war in Ukraine Bear with unusual backside ca...

In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Third St. re-opens to traffic after infrastructure upgrade Man sentenced for violent, random north Nanaimo stabbing Judge credits Nanaimo drug trafficker’s ‘remarkable’ transformation Cedar Bike Pump Track opens to the public Board of Education Meeting September 1, 2026 6 pm 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day marked in Nanaimo Community collabora...

In today's episode: Closing arguments in Nanaimo shooting murder trial begin next week Students in Nanaimo-Ladysmith go back to school on Sept. 8 Applications opening for City of Nanaimo zero-interest home retrofit loans Candidate nomination window opens ahead of 2026 Municipal Election ‘Significant rainfall:’ Nanaimo likely to avoid brunt of September storm Ann Kehoe Victoria hosts top military l...

In today's episode: RCMP called as cancelled sailings frustrate Nanaimo passengers Nanaimo’s Hike 4 Haven raised money for Haven Society operations ‘Just not appropriate:’ e-bikes/scooters not welcome at Nanaimo elementary schools Nanaimo RCMP reminds drivers and students of road rules ‘Be active, build confidence, make friends:’ new BMX pump track opened in Cedar 180+ new before/after school care...

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...