Nanaimo Daily - February 4, 2026

In today's episode:Creeping snow drought threatens Western Canada water supplyAnimal Justice: $6.8 million wasted killing healthy ostrichesWellington principal Darcy Hoff promoted to assistant superintendentMowi loses appeal over Discovery Islands aquaculture banBC seniors population growing 4x faster than care bedsNew timing system for Nanaimo BMX trackBC Parks adds $20 fee for out-of-province campersNanaimo break-in victim helps police recover stolen itemsLadysmith RCMP reports drop in crime callsCanucks blank Ducks 2-0 with Tolopilo's 32 savesWill Subject named Clippers captainWhat's happening around town:Majestic Mozart - Port Theatre, March 14Nanaimo Comedy Classic - Port Theatre, March 11April Wine - Port Theatre, February 15Seedy Saturday - Port Alberni, February 14