Nanaimo Daily

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...

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...