Nanaimo Daily - January 6, 2026

  In today's episode:  - Suspected arson devastates Cowichan logging company  - December ends as one of the warmest on record in Nanaimo  - Environment Canada warns of heavy rain or snow for parts of B.C.  - Relocation efforts continue for downtown Nanaimo drop-in Hub  - Police call for hold and secure at Nanaimo high school  - Vancouver Island teen's killer again denied parole  - Memorial service planned for architect who imagined Nanaimo's waterfront  - City reveals 2026-2028 Urban Design Roster artists  - B.C. Court dismisses challenge to short-term rental rules  - Drainage work planned on major Vancouver Island highways  - SD68 registration opens January 7 for 2026-2027 school year  - Canada beats Finland 6-3 for bronze at World Juniors  - Sourdif scores first NHL hat trick in Capitals win  - Upcoming events: Snowed In Comedy Tour, Dancing on Strings, Lunar New Year celebration