Nanaimo Daily - February 7, 2026

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 bus passes City: Family Day and Beban Park's 50th anniversary Provincial: B.C. appeals DRIPA decision to Supreme Court Provincial: Tepid job growth as tough budget looms Provincial: North Island College suspends 15 programs National: Canada opens consulate in Greenland National: Team Canada at Milan Cortina Olympics opening Sports: Buck Martinez retires from Blue Jays broadcasting Sports: VIU Mariners fundraising tournament Sports: Nanaimo Clippers host first Pride Night Events: Walk Right Back at the Port Theatre Events: Pacific Arts Market coming to Soundworks