Nanaimo Daily - January 20, 2026

In today's episode: Repair work to close sections of Hwy. 1, 3 and 5 over next 3 days Wall Street slumps after Trump threatens 8 NATO members with punishing tariffs over Greenland Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry make appearance at World Economic Forum Regional District of Nanaimo staff to craft nuisance property abatement bylaw Duclair nets 2 as New York Islanders trip slumping Canucks 4-3 Top-5 World Cup finish for B.C. freestyle skier IIO clears officer who slipped on spilled wine during arrest in Parksville City of Nanaimo is behind Witchcraft Lake’s dropping water level RDN board approves $300,000 for Morden Colliery Regional Trail bridge design Child sex material bust sees Nanaimo area man jailed North Island College eyes multiple course suspensions to cope with budget shortfall B.C. Conservatives announce leadership rules, $115 k fee, May 30 date for new leader Chemainus man facing multiple charges after Alberta crash kills 9-year-old girl This year is expected to rival some of the hottest ever recorded, Canadian federal scientists say Nanaimo & Mid-Island population growth slows in latest estimates UPDATE: Full service resuming Monday afternoon between Nanaimo-Tsawwassen