Nanaimo Daily - January 18, 2026

In today's episode: NHL roundup: Zibanejad's hat trick leads Rangers to 6-3 victory over Flyers Jarry shines, Edmonton Oilers thump struggling Vancouver Canucks 6-0 Canada beats Czechia 8-1 to advance to U18 women's world hockey championship final JUNO Award-winning quartet tours the Island and more Crofton mill workers rescue site’s feral cats before closure Nostalgia, community and a search for bigger thrills fuel new Island arcade Nanaimo receives $105k towards Sea Level Rise management plan Sustainable travel and tourism global leaders to flock to Vancouver Island Regional District of Nanaimo board rejects call for bridge funding for INfilm Ladysmith 2-vehicle incident briefly closes Highway 1 Saturday morning Trail grade signage being considered at Nanaimo’s Westwood Lake Proposed medical office buildings will grow Nanaimo Regional General Hospital campus City of Nanaimo announces selection of 2026 Temporary Public Art Projects I Don't Belong Here Harbour Dance Studios Banff Mountain Film Festival SPICE WANNABE - The Spice Girls Tribute