Nanaimo Daily

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...

In today's episode: City of Nanaimo Mayor Krog announces re-election campaign for third term New improvements unveiled for Loudon Park at Nanaimo's Long Lake Provincial funding helps expand VIU skilled-trades training ‘I’m playing great golf:’ Nanaimo golfer qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championships Nanaimo senior killed after being hit by SUV on Departure Bay Rd. The Globe Live Studio under new ow...

In today's episode: Man accused of sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre TELUS Living Nanaimo opens in downtown Nanaimo NNN’s last 10: Nanaimo hospital on the road to recovery Residents nearing move-in day at new Nanaimo Centre of Hope Upper ridge leads to record-breaking high temperature in Nanaimo Heat wave breaks multiple temperature records through Nanaimo & Oceans...

In today's episode: ‘It’s about the basic services we rely on’ Leonard Krog seeking re-election in Nanaimo Nanaimo council wants more water & energy info before future data centre proposals Lantzville Dickinson Road improvements could cost upwards of $6 million Stage four water restrictions coming Friday for Nanaimo Regional District NNN’s Last 10: Population growth in Nanaimo carries pros and...

In today's episode: Island Health warning of potential measles exposure in Nanaimo Nanaimo is looking for its next poet laureate Province approves SFN voting in City of Nanaimo elections Municipal boundary extension receives provincial approval Murder charge laid in connection to Nanaimo woman’s disappearance Nanaimo honours Japanese Canadian history with new legacy projects at parks Early-morning...

In today's episode: NNN Last 10: Transportation expansions changing the way Nanaimo moves ‘I just want to shoot and go home:’ brazen Nanaimo drive-by shooting trial starts Nanaimo considers contributing $75,000 to affordable housing pilot project Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society puts out SOS for support boats Valued Whiskey Creek amenity reopens following devastating fire Strong Cowichan presence hel...

In today's episode: ‘I just want to shoot and go home:’ brazen Nanaimo drive-by shooting trial starts Nanaimo considers contributing $75,000 to affordable housing pilot project Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society puts out SOS for support boats Valued Whiskey Creek amenity reopens following devastating fire Strong Cowichan presence helps Crimson Tide claim B.C. regional rugby title PROGRESS: A century of...

In today's episode: Business Notes: Woodgrove Centre’s Landmark Cinemas completes major upgrades COLUMN: Nanaimo’s dragon boat festival needs more support ‘Where the Lines Let Go’ exhibition displayed in Parksville Oceanside FC offers H.E.L.P to build soccer in the region Regional District of Nanaimo residents may be fined $500 for recycling contamination 24/2026/R 23/2026/COTW Flashback: No dispe...

In today's episode: Monet added to immersive Beyond Van Gogh experience opening in Nanaimo Man sentenced for random Nanaimo mischief spree, spitting assault HVAC, renos among work during Nanaimo Aquatic Centre closure Two Nanaimo e-scooter collision in one month prompts warning from RCMP Young Nanaimo e-scooter rider injured in vehicle collision $53K from touring cyclists strengthens perinatal car...

In today's episode: ‘Relentless’ Nanaimo property offender arrested Car hits front of pet-supply store in Nanaimo Unionized City of Parksville workers have new contract New Nanaimo theatre group planning first show Trees in Nanaimo save the city $13.7 million, according to a report Lighting approved for Beban Park natural grass field Eco Team in the Comox Valley sorts event litter out CVRD encoura...

In today's episode: Nanaimo RCMP seeks help in locating wanted man Federal grant funding half of Ravensong Aquatic Centre upgrades Shelter - A Play Reading New ferry arrives to serve the Nanaimo Harbour-Gabriola Island route City of Nanaimo invites applications for 2027–2029 Poet Laureate Teamwork with First Nation, company, B.C. gov’t helps forest business grow Gurdeep Pandher returns to Victoria...