Nanaimo Daily - January 16, 2026

In today's episode: Carney meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Canada advances to women's U18 hockey worlds semis thanks to 12-0 win over Finland Tage Thompson's 3-goal, 5-point outing leads Buffalo Sabres to 5-3 win over Montreal Canadiens Gas N Go receives 30 complaints after bad fuel damages vehicles $10K fine upheld against Edgewood ostrich farm ‘Finally back on!’: Helicopter flies Hydro crews to restore power to Zeballos and Ehattesaht First Nation RCMP launches Canada-wide database of people found guilty of sexual offences against children Port Alberni’s uptown set to get 6-storey supportive housing development Vehicle tracking technology thwarts truck thieves captured north of Nanaimo ‘A teacher and a friend:’ Nanaimo professor named as victim in Saanich murder Push for cath lab & patient tower at Nanaimo hospital including lobby groups, federal government meetings Missing 36 year old male located deceased Victoria Symphony I Don't Belong Here Choir! Choir! Choir! Banff Mountain Film Festival