Nanaimo Daily

In today's episode: $1500 Synergy Showdown Cole Perfetti nets OT winner as Winnipeg Jets edge Canucks 3-2 North Island neighbour hailed a hero after pulling senior from Sayward fire B.C. not forcing police to participate in federal gun buyback aimed at mass shootings British-Canadian citizens scramble under new UK passport rule Snowboarder killed in avalanche near Pemberton, B.C. RCMP execute sear...

In today's episode: Federal officials express 'disappointment' after OpenAI meeting over B.C. shooting VIU women’s, men’s basketball coaches stepping down after playoff tournaments Cartel attack burns tour bus, leaves B.C. travellers stranded without passports ‘I wasn’t going to let them’: Nanaimo janitor saves victim of group attack Dover Bay stays in high gear, winning the boys Island basketball...

In today's episode: The 88th Key Rob Shaw: Premier “angry” at OpenAI for not telling police about Tumbler Ridge shooter concerns ‘We’re feeling more secure today’ Nanaimo tourists stranded in Puerto Vallarta Man attacked by armed 13 and 14-year-old boys in downtown Nanaimo Weekend snow brings high avalanche danger rating for Vancouver Island Drugs, weapons seized as Nanaimo pair face nearly 40 cri...

In today's episode: Nanaimo bursts onto the All Native basketball scene with the intermediate title First Nation takes majority ownership in Campbell River whale watching firm Text, email appointment reminders coming for patients, says Island Health RCMP can’t corroborate ‘veracity’ of multiple threats in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Wind warnings issued for Vancouver Island as gusts of up to 110 km/h expe...

In today's episode: Paris-based pianist to play concert at Parksville arts centre Temporary liquor service extension approved for Olympic hockey gold medal game Nanaimo celebrates Sport Achievement Awards and Hall of Fame inductions Street drugs, mental health, property crime, top list of Nanaimo RCMP priorities Canadian men earn Olympic curling gold with 9-6 win over Great Britain Another multi-h...

In today's episode: Where to watch the gold medal game on the Island this Sunday Police watchdog to determine if it needs to investigate Tumbler Ridge shootings Nanaimo RCMP looking for missing 73-year-old man Spring into action with Parks, Recreation and Culture B.C. forests minister says the province rethinking FireSmart funding model Council pitches in for Special Olympics Oceanside curling eve...

In today's episode: Eby says B.C. could fight lumber tariffs in U.S. courts Fewer Nanaimo deaths due to toxic street drugs last year Avalanche kills man heli-skiing in Columbia Mountains with B.C. company French-inspired Nanaimo festival celebrates 25 years Canada will play for men’s Olympic hockey gold after 3-2 win over Finland ‘Liberation day’: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs STIC...

In today's episode: STICKY FINGERS Nanaimo grants Snuneymuxw reserve first-ever civic vote Island freestyle legend Sharpe begins quest for Olympic medal three-peat Man wanted for allegedly ramming police cruisers in Whiskey Creek B.C. ambulance paramedics and dispatchers vote 97% ‘in favour of strike action’ 66-units now planned for waterfront Qualicum Beach property B.C. quietly suspends major af...

In today's episode: B.C. budget brings public-service cuts, delays to Vancouver Island projects Parksville has no shelter for the homeless again this winter Canada strikes gold again in women’s team pursuit, climbs to 12 medals at Olympics Province confirms ‘initial planning for expansion’ at Nanaimo hospital LEGENDS SHOW B.C. pauses $10-a-day childcare program in Budget 2026 ‘Correct an historic...

In today's episode: Portable classrooms arriving in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after school shooting Victoria triathlete killed in hit-and-run in Arizona CP NewsAlert: Canada will meet the U.S. in Olympic women's hockey final Youth arrested in Victoria & charged after Nanaimo mall shooting Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95 RCMP say investigation of shooting at T...

In today's episode: Tumbler Ridge teacher says he knew school staff would protect students Canada starts slow in Milan Cortina but hopes for strong second week at Olympics Hundreds of thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests Canada signs agreement for defence cooperation with Denmark ‘That’s blowing my mind’: Strip club opens in Nanaimo, next to dance studio for kids Seedy Satu...

In today's episode: ‘That’s blowing my mind’: Strip club opens in Nanaimo, next to dance studio for kids Nanaimo hospital logs 22 deficiencies in 2025 fire inspection Hundreds gather for 17th annual Stolen Sisters March in Victoria on Saturday BC Ferries alerts Nanaimo-Gabriola travellers to sailing impacts next week for training drills Poulin ties Olympic scoring record as Canada dominates German...

In today's episode: Canada quiets Czech fans with decisive Olympic opening win in men's hockey Vancouver FC ousted from CONCACAF Champions Cup with lopsided loss to Cruz Azul B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting ‘It’s a scary situation’: Laid off Crofton mill workers struggle for EI benefits Can’t buy m...

In today's episode: Canada quiets Czech fans with decisive Olympic opening win in men's hockey ‘It’s a scary situation’: Laid off Crofton mill workers struggle for EI benefits ‘Want rather than a need:’ proposed north Nanaimo roundabout receives muted response Highway 4 to face 6-hour closure on Feb. 25 Tumbler Ridge killings prompts very different start to B.C. legislative session One person shot...

In today's episode: ‘Adopt an American’: Nanaimo event to welcome hundreds of U.S. visitors U.S. House passes symbolic vote to end Trump’s fentanyl-related tariffs on Canada Banking fraud steals tens of thousands from two Oceanside businesses What’s On, Feb. 11 Three Mark Isfeld Basketball teams win their North Island championships UPDATED: B.C. cancels typical throne speech, Tumbler Ridge day of...

In today's episode: 10 dead, including suspect, in shootings at school and home in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Proposed pipeline draws crimson-draped protesters to Victoria Commercial Street Night Market 2026 will showcase Nanaimo’s mix of cultural communities Groundbreaking Tofino kelp restoration project aimed at creating salmon habitat Penticton Vees on verge of making Canadian Hockey League history La...

In today's episode: Restaurant dispute results in third arrest of man accused of barricading himself on Nanaimo tugboat 75-year-old paraglider OK after Cowichan cliffside crash rescue Nanaimo Eddie Bauer store closing by spring as company battles financial struggles Announcing the 2026 Culture Award Winners Arrivals of cruise ships increasing in Nanaimo this year China critic and former media tyco...

In today's episode: Defence lifts Seattle Seahawks to 29-13 Super Bowl win over New England Efforts to support laid-off workers ramp up after Crofton mill closure, Chemainus sawmill curtailment Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital Employment summit focusing on youth with disabilities entering Nanaimo workforce Nanaimo Buccaneers on second ha...

In today's episode: Lantzville’s active transportation process enters home stretch Canada opens Olympic women’s hockey tourney with 4-0 win over Switzerland Speed skater Maltais wins Canada’s first medal at 2026 Milan Cortina Games Nanaimo Rowing Club bring home medals from indoor competition at Brentwood School FireSmart funding running dry has B.C. fire chiefs worried Clippers fall in overtime t...

In today's episode: Weather: February heat wave breaks Nanaimo temperature record Local: Federal funding arrives for Loaves and Fishes warehouse Local: Three people hospitalized after Highway 19A crash Local: Nanaimo doctor champions cancer-reducing surgery Local: Nanaimo RCMP responds to over 1,100 calls Local: Empty Bowl fundraiser returns at NDSS Local: Dover Bay students push for free youth bu...

Your daily news briefing. Today: Nanaimo RCMP standoff accused released again. Nuu-Chah-Nulth fishing rights dispute. CVRD flood recovery. Victoria housing oversupply.

Your daily news briefing for Nanaimo and Vancouver Island. Today: SPOTLIGHT:Ballet Kelowna. Nanaimo Comedy Classic

In today's episode: Creeping snow drought threatens Western Canada water supply Animal Justice: $6.8 million wasted killing healthy ostriches Wellington principal Darcy Hoff promoted to assistant superintendent Mowi loses appeal over Discovery Islands aquaculture ban BC seniors population growing 4x faster than care beds New timing system for Nanaimo BMX track BC Parks adds $20 fee for out-of-prov...

Your daily news briefing for Nanaimo and Vancouver Island. Today: Ben Bankas. Regional District of Nanaimo offers stewardship funding for watershed projects

Comox Valley evacuation orders lifted, Ladysmith Accessibility Plan approved, sumo wrestling comes to Victoria, arm wrestling mania on the Island, Clippers win, and The Comic Strippers at Port Theatre.