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Nanaimo Daily
by Island Daily Podcast
Nanaimo Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Lantzville, Cedar, Cassidy, Wellington, and Nanoose Bay - the Harbour City and its mid-Vancouver Island neighbours. Each morning we deliver a concise roundup of local news, community events, weather, BC Ferries updates (Departure Bay and Duke Point), VIU and school district notices, city council and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) developments, and the stories shaping life on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Designed to be easy to listen to on the drive to work and easy to share with your community.
Episodes
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-15
In today's episode: Nanaimo’s most prolific offender sentenced for feces-smearing tirade Final advance voting opportunity opens ahead of 2026 Municipal Election ‘Dad vs. bladder emergency’ leads to Nanaimo RCMP call Pepper Saltman running for Communist Party of B.C. in Nanaimo-Lantzville Economy...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-14
In today's episode: Nanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the community Conservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if elected Preliminary survey work underway ahead of massive Hammond Bay Rd. project District Newsletter – October 9, 2026...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-14
In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election Voting Day is Oct. 17 Clippers drop BCHL Showcase opener to Blackfalds Nanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the community Conservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-13
In today's episode: Staff report requested on possibility of Nanaimo banning continuous-flame butane lighters Know Your Vote: Wants vs needs as Nanaimo community amenities meet core infrastructure Six elementary schools on Nanaimo’s list for speed-management measures Ladysmith announces fall yard...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-12
In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood association seeks to protect wetlands Women’s hockey program set to take flight at VIU Bell assumes CEO duties for Hullo Ferries in new year MLA candidate fighting for better youth-in-care supports in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island bid Climate crisis...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-11
In today's episode: City of Nanaimo will review its permissive-tax exemption policy Nanaimo youth sentenced for assaulting vulnerable classmate Clippers snap two game mini slump with win over Capitals Revived Nanaimo Ambassador Program focused on leadership, community COLUMN: Story of Louis Stark...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-10
In today's episode: Brief wind storm through Nanaimo serves as early season test MLA candidates vying to represent Nanaimo-Gabriola, Nanaimo-Lantzville ‘Integrated into the landscape:’ rental complex planned in Nanaimo’s Rock City David Eby visits Lantzville; says he will work to bring water to…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-09
In today's episode: ‘I’m so shameful:’ Nanaimo OPS drug trafficker avoids jail Loudon Park improvement project reaches a significant milestone Veteran Nanaimo Clippers goaltender excelling in new environment VIU Students’ Union starts campaign to inform students of the effects the local election...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-08
In today's episode: Child exploitation bust sees Nanaimo man jailed Nanaimo RCMP urges caution as morning commutes get darker Election 2026: Nanaimo mayoral candidate questionnaires School Board Candidates take the stage in Teachers’ Association forum at Beban Park Singer makes dream come true…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-07
In today's episode: Nanaimo not committing to heritage designation for Chinatown properties at this time Nanaimo drug trafficker handed lengthy sentence Rural Nanaimo firefighter wins wrongful dismissal case ‘This happens all the time’ Mid Island resident died without access to modern cardiac…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-06
In today's episode: ‘Disgusting and shameful:’ peace bond for man who continuedly harassed Nanaimo family Invasive lizard widens reach, especially on Vancouver Island Woman charged after allegedly pulling knife on Hullo ferry staff in Nanaimo ‘Life behind each name’: Victoria monument honours...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-05
In today's episode: Nanaimo Art Gallery celebrating golden anniversary Business Notes: MGM Restaurant is closing after 42 years. Ladysmith Country Grocer wins diversity award RDN Taxpayers Alliance to host public presentations in Parksville, Nanaimo Motorcyclist says it’s a miracle he survived...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-04
In today's episode: Job not finished for Nanaimo’s Mayoral incumbent Old City Quarter Association growing and developing Three Nanaimo Timbermen standouts chosen in NLL entry draft Nanaimo considers making facilities more receptive for those with hidden disabilities Council raise, street trees…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-03
In today's episode: Nanaimo elementary school zone speed reduction plan advancing New water feature, extensive maintenance complete as Nanaimo pool to re-open Unlicensed driver avoids criminal record for high risk north Nanaimo crash Climate action hub holds election forum for City of Nanaimo...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-02
In today's episode: Former Nanaimo teacher banned after online sting bust Clippers strike good Fortune with veteran’s return Nanaimo continues progress on plans to prepare for rising sea levels New Noel Brown artwork honours a Snuneymuxw Way of Being New Chemainus mural honours Japanese Canadian...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-01
In today's episode: Nanaimo Mayor and Council candidates grilled in open forum Snuneymuxw master artist work unveiled in Nanaimo on Truth and Reconciliation Day Nanaimo considers continuing vandalism grant program for businesses in 2027 Vancouver Island University athletes recognized by CCAA for...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-30
In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election advance voting begins October 7 ‘They belong here:’ new welcome pole unveiled at Wellington Secondary What are Nanaimo election candidates saying about the climate emergency? 52-year-old Mitchel Lunn is missing Man who attacked Oak…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-29
In today's episode: New 211-unit housing project on Nanaimo’s Northfield Road issued development permit The City of Nanaimo looks to increase participation in LEAP program Former financial planner seeking Nanaimo Mayor’s chair Local voter turnout expected to suffer with looming provincial vote...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-28
In today's episode: ‘Very hard’: Fewer young farmers putting down roots on Vancouver Island ‘It renews my hope in humanity’: Tour de Rock reaches Nanaimo New Forest Act developed in Grand Forks presented to the province B.C. Conservatives promise no new taxes if elected on October 24 Poilievre...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-27
In today's episode: Developers envision multi-family apartments at former Nanaimo gas station Ladysmith looking to add Shop Local, Buy Canadian signs at highway entrances Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke now being held after rainfall B.C. attorney general seeks Criminal Code change after Tumbler...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-26
In today's episode: Decision in ex-Nanaimo pastor, accused of sex interference, expected in December Nanaimo couple facing 15 charges after downtown liquor store thefts B.C. NDP would tax unsold condos, raise speculation and vacancy fees CSIS contacted as U.S. interference claims swirl in Quebec...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-25
In today's episode: Nurse and community advocate vying to be next Nanaimo Mayor Pair of medical office buildings near Nanaimo hospital proceeds to public hearing Nanaimo RCMP arrest two for theft from downtown liquor store Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign Downtown Nanaimo social...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-25
In today's episode: Nurse and community advocate vying to be next Nanaimo Mayor Pair of medical office buildings near Nanaimo hospital proceeds to public hearing Nanaimo RCMP arrest two for theft from downtown liquor store Sheila Malcolmson ready for election campaign Downtown Nanaimo social...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-24
In today's episode: Building Support for Nanaimo at UBCM Prolific offender sentenced following Nanaimo traffic stop Pacific Coastal, Air Canada ink agreement to connect flights BC RCMP should review vulnerable prisoner care after in-custody death: Inquest Reactions as B.C. Premier David Eby calls...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-23
In today's episode: Major housing project approved for Nanaimo’s Boxwood Connector Community unites for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Hungry bears prowling in Nanaimo area, public asked to help reduce conflicts Fair Care Alliance awaits funding for Nanaimo heart centre and patient…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-22
In today's episode: ‘Be engaged and informed:’ Forums to showcase Nanaimo & Parksville election candidates Volunteers warn of new threat to salmon in Nanaimo’s Cat Stream Wildfires leave B.C. wineries short of grapes, revenue Grain, oil exports fuel record cargo volumes at Port of Vancouver...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-21
In today's episode: Nanaimo parents start foundation in name of son with rare disorder Former Nanaimo Hells Angel and associate sold submachine gun to undercover cop ‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum Municipalities demand B.C. to optimize...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-20
In today's episode: ‘Just take it in and try to enjoy it:’ Nanaimo rider ready as Tour de Rock rolls down Island “This is what democracy is all about, right?" Volunteer sign team erect election signs around Nanaimo Headline history: $175K loan to help boost Nanaimo hospital’s efficiency in ’95...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-19
In today's episode: Drug trafficker had loaded handgun at Nanaimo OPS Arrest made after stabbing in downtown Nanaimo One person stabbed after altercation near Nanaimo City Hall Break-in at Nanaimo hobby shop nets thief almost $6,000 in Pokémon cards Vancouver Island First Nation artist transforms...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-18
In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Westwood Lake expands through City land purchase Worker injured after falling at Nanaimo Cancer Centre construction site UPDATE: Nanaimo woman killed after being hit by fuel truck in downtown BC Housing advances revised Nanaimo housing proposal VIDEO: Pokémon cards...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-17
In today's episode: Nanaimo non-profit celebrates a quarter-century of helping and counselling men Papers cut in Nanaimo for Crime Stoppers fundraiser Mid-Island Co-op customers fuel up for a good cause Man who ran down, murdered UVic student has day parole extended Accused drug trafficker linked...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-16
In today's episode: Repeat offender jailed for ‘terrifying’ Nanaimo rock-throwing incident Beban Park Pool scores best for accessibility in city audit Nanaimo Votes 2026: Nomination period closed for 2026 General Local Election Thieves pull ATM from rural Cedar-area business Applications Open for...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-15
In today's episode: Beban Park Pool scores best for accessibility in city audit Man arrested after threatening to shoot people at Nanaimo bank Pre-construction work advances for Lantzville long term care home Nanaimo Votes 2026: Nomination period closed for 2026 General Local Election…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-14
In today's episode: Small changes, safer spaces in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Male suspect sought in back-to-back Nanaimo Tim Hortons break-ins Headline history: Dodd Narrows was considered for a tidal-energy project Minister of Education makes provincial announcement at McGirr Elementary...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-13
In today's episode: 27/2026/R 26/2026/COTW 50 years ago, Vic West won first Canadian championship, launching a dynasty
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-12
In today's episode: Candidate nomination period closes for 2026 Municipal Elections Nanaimo and Lantzville candidates declared for 2026 municipal election Back-to-school anxiety and how to help Small changes, safer spaces in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Conditional discharge for ex-Nanaimo...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-11
In today's episode: ‘They can compromise your identity:’ Nanaimo shredding event returns Major development proposed for Nanaimo’s Woodgrove Centre Asian supermarket, ‘recreational hub’ among plans for Nanaimo’s Woodgrove Centre ‘Could have been a lot worse:’ driver fined after car backs through...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-10
In today's episode: Portion of Lantzville Rd. closing for culvert replacement Nanaimo RCMP seeking to identify Tim Hortons night-time trespasser 100+ charges applied during high-risk driver blitz in Nanaimo Impairment suspected in Parksville crash Nanaimo and Comox land trust’s raising money to…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-09
In today's episode: Central Nanaimo utility project in full swing Residents at powerless B.C. trailer park form protest against owner ‘Out in full force:’ local Mounties targeting school zone speeders Mischa Oak announces candidacy for Qualicum Beach council Generals drop VIJHL home opener, fall...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-08
In today's episode: Nanaimo opening up second intake of interest-free loans for green retrofits of homes program Nanaimo judge fines fishing guide for sloppy record-keeping Union members cogs that make the Vancouver Island University machine work Presentation to take people on a trip down VIU’s...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-07
In today's episode: Reports indicate vehicle crashes into doors of Nanaimo Rexall store Parksville emergency number being ‘spoofed’ by scammers Business Notes: Cobra & Co. Vintage opens on Nicol Street Nanaimo Men’s Shed building dozens of tiny neighbourhood libraries around the district 2…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-06
In today's episode: ‘It’s just grown so much, it’s amazing:’ hundreds of Nanaimo kids get their Fresh Start Nanaimo Hornets rugby fostering next generation with active kids programs LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parkway Trail improvements make a difference Anne Skipsey to seek another term on Qualicum...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-05
In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes 2026: Voting by mail available for eligible electors Mail-in voting applications available for upcoming local election Preliminary work on $165-million sewer project on Departure Bay Road begins soon ‘It’s amazing:’ back-to-school donations piling high for...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-04
In today's episode: ‘Drug traffickers just got an eviction notice:’ new 250 Terminal housing to be recovery focused Minister’s statement on recovery-oriented housing in Nanaimo ‘Ready to work:’ Third generation police puppy joins Nanaimo RCMP Driver hospitalized after highway crash in French…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-03
In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Third St. re-opens to traffic after infrastructure upgrade Man sentenced for violent, random north Nanaimo stabbing Judge credits Nanaimo drug trafficker’s ‘remarkable’ transformation Cedar Bike Pump Track opens to the public Board of Education Meeting September 1,...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-02
In today's episode: Closing arguments in Nanaimo shooting murder trial begin next week Students in Nanaimo-Ladysmith go back to school on Sept. 8 Applications opening for City of Nanaimo zero-interest home retrofit loans Candidate nomination window opens ahead of 2026 Municipal Election...
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-01
In today's episode: RCMP called as cancelled sailings frustrate Nanaimo passengers Nanaimo’s Hike 4 Haven raised money for Haven Society operations ‘Just not appropriate:’ e-bikes/scooters not welcome at Nanaimo elementary schools Nanaimo RCMP reminds drivers and students of road rules ‘Be…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-08-31
In today's episode: Nanaimo Fruit & Vegetable Co. is full of fresh local produce United soccer programs booming on the cusp of fall season Westbroek announces re-election campaign for mayor of Qualicum Beach PHOTOS: Parksville’s beach volleyball tradition spans more than 3 decades Two-time…
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-08-30
In today's episode: Nanaimo Habitat for Humanity running inaugural local building material drive LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Surprise by the permissive tax exemption COLUMN: Motorcyclists should wear proper equipment Hillman named recipient of Dave Wallace Memorial Scholarship Sooke man reaches 100 Mt....
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Nanaimo Daily — 2026-08-29
In today's episode: ‘Kiddos are taken care of:’ school supply fundraiser on now for Nanaimo-Ladysmith students Two-time Stanley Cup winner joins Nanaimo Clippers’ ownership group Fundraising campaign underway to improve safety and accessibility for free playgroup program UPDATE: Some evacuation...
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Nanaimo Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Lantzville, Cedar, Cassidy, Wellington, and Nanoose Bay - the Harbour City and its mid-Vancouver Island neighbours. Each morning we deliver a concise roundup of local news, community events, weather, BC Ferries updates (Departure Bay and Duke Point), VIU and school district notices, city council and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) developments, and the stories shaping life on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Designed to be easy to listen to on the drive to work and easy to share with your community.
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