Nanaimo Daily - May 06, 2026

In today's episode: Highwaymen Show Saanich votes to keep 240-unit UVic housing project alive China's top envoy calls for a ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ in the Iran war Warnings issued after grizzly spotted near Vancouver Island community Victoria Royals take aim at future in Wednesday's WHL draft Clippers blank Spruce Kings in Game 3 Current Outage - West of DUKE RD, East of RD , South of RAVENS VIEW RD, North of WILLIAM HEAD RD Qualicum Beach veterinarian asks for support for animal hospice Infrastructure pressure looms as Saanich approves 2026 budget ‘Incredibly concerning’: Women-owned businesses in Oak Bay receiving dozens of harassing phone calls VicPD seeks public’s help in downtown Victoria arson investigation SPOTLIGHT:Juliet & Romeo Toronto Maple Leafs get No. 1 pick in NHL draft, Canucks slip to No. 3 More proactive policing a goal for Nanaimo RCMP detachment British Columbians push electricity demand to highest level ever seen in May 19 daily temperature highs broken across B.C., including 128-year-old records BCHL Coastal Conference Finals shift to Nanaimo with Clippers up 2-0 Extension granted for longstanding Nanaimo temporary housing complex Sweeping bans coming to Coastal Fire Centre Supportive housing at 2060 Labieux Road maintains operation to September 2027 New house program to give love and community while undergoing cancer treatment