Nanaimo Daily - January 11, 2026

In today's episode: Atmospheric river brings heavy rain to western Vancouver Island US launches retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria Canadians join global protests in solidarity with Iranian uprising Job fair for displaced Crofton mill workers set for January 15 New video game arcade opens at Woodgrove Centre One dead, three in hospital after Malahat collision RDN considers temporary permits for RV living December impaired driving numbers down from last year RCMP warn of door-to-door asphalt paving scam 48-unit housing complex proposed near Long Lake Theft from vehicles on the rise in Nanaimo City announces 2026-2028 Urban Design Roster artists BC Ferries Otter Bay terminal project continues through March Choir! Choir! Choir! Queen singalong at Port Theatre (Jan 26) Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (Feb 1) Cuban Vibes family show at Port Theatre (Feb 14)