Nanaimo Daily - January 19, 2026

In today's episode: Inflation rises to 2.4% in December in ‘tax holiday’ rebound: StatCan Carney heading to Switzerland to take part in World Economic Forum ‘We’re going to ask for a billion dollars’ Nanaimo health-care advocates heading to Ottawa B.C. firms fined $33,600 after worker dies during his first day on the job Qualicum Beach arts centre closes in on $25K fundraising goal Moth eradication paying off in Nanaimo/Oceanside region ‘I’m worried’: Evacuee from Nanaimo motel fire still searching for housing First Nation explores feasibility of land-based salmon farm near Campbell River Vehicle incident closes northbound Highway 19 near Parksville City of Nanaimo seeking feedback on final phase of planning for Woodgrove area SPOTLIGHT:International Guitar Night The Comic Strippers (19+ Only) Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival