Nanaimo Daily - February 10, 2026

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 tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in Hong Kong security case Recovery Tails Society provides free pet care for those in addictions treatment North Cowichan stabbing victim asks public to identify perpetrator In wake of right whale’s death, feds launch overdue whale-safe gear strategy CBRE forecasts commercial real estate rebound in 2026, says Greater Victoria positioned for growth