Nanaimo Daily - January 17, 2026

In today's episode: Coulson Aviation sues U.S. rival over alleged 'deceitful' South Korean deal North Island forestry workers reach tentative deal Canadian official says Carney will accept role on Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' B.C. Conservatives unveil leadership race rules as Peter Milobar joins growing field Carney reaches 'landmark' tariff quota deal with China on EVs, canola North Island College looking to suspend 15 programs and courses for September 2026 Nanaimo and Ladysmith families open their homes to the world through NLPS Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds ‘Condemn these acts of hate’: Port Alberni bridge honouring residential school survivors vandalized B.C.’s sport fishing industry balks at salmon re-allocation that could put it last Comox Valley RCMP seek assistance to locate missing youth Nanaimo senior jailed for collecting thousands of child abuse images ‘The right thing to do:’ red tape around proposed Lantzville long-term care centre clears Dog owners reminded to renew licences for 2026 City seeking new member for Board of Variance Dancing on Strings Victoria Symphony Choir! Choir! Choir! Sing Along, EH? with Piano Heist