Nanaimo Daily - January 12, 2026

In today's episode: Flood watches upgraded across Vancouver Island as atmospheric rivers move in A major earthquake is coming, is Vancouver Island ready? 'It's way down,' Nanaimo's Witchcraft Lake is mysteriously draining Vancouver Island First Nation finds 'increments of hope' in kelp farming UVic graduate helping Vancouver Island shoppers save on groceries with app Nanaimo SAR reflects on busy year with increased call volumes Nylander counts 3 points as Toronto Maple Leafs drub Canucks 5-0 Protesters gather at B.C. legislature to support Iranian uprising Area B to be included in Nanaimo Civic Sport, Arts and Culture Merit Awards City of Nanaimo announces Jennavieve Strub as newest Youth Poet Laureate Crofton Elementary group grateful for Rotary funds Missing 16-year-old girl located What's happening around town: Snowed In Comedy Tour - Port Theatre, January 14 Dancing on Strings - Vancouver Island Symphony, January 17 I Don't Belong Here - Malaspina Theatre, January 24-25 Choir! Choir! Choir! - Port Theatre, January 26 Sing Along, EH? with Piano Heist - Parksville, February 1