Nanaimo Daily - January 09, 2026

In today's episode: Laughton scores in return to Philly, and Maple Leafs top Flyers 2-1 on Cowan's goal in OT Patrick Kane scores twice to reach 500 goals in Red Wings' 5-1 win over Canucks Attorney General granted ability to prosecute Walbran Valley anti-logging protesters Nanaimo Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy members hit podium at Vegas event Island professor sees Dry January as a springboard to a healthier lifestyle Response continues to Nanaimo area oil spill Port Alberni Fire knocks down blaze at former Western Forest Products saw mill Property crime dips overall in Nanaimo area, but theft from vehicles increases: RCMP New judge appointed to backlogged Nanaimo provincial court Taxi driver in Qualicum Beach robbed at knifepoint, offender sentenced Nanaimo Regional Hospital District commits to covering 100 per cent to build cardiac care lab UBCM has red flags over Bill M216 that would fast-track housing in British Columbia I Don't Belong Here Harbour Dance Studios Banff Mountain Film Festival Charity & Causes