Nanaimo Daily

In today's episode: Solo Gogo (acoustic blues) @Char's Current Outage - 4000 - 4100 block SOOKE RD, 4005 SOOKE RD VIDEO: Pod of dolphins spotted near Parksville Beach VIDEO: Pod of dolphins spotted near Parksville Beach VIDEO: Pod of dolphins spotted near Parksville Beach City of Nanaimo looks to expedite building-permit process Vancouver Island tenant advocates voice concerns over Esquimalt high-rise Vancouver Island tenant advocates voice concerns over Esquimalt high-rise Vancouver Island tenant advocates voice concerns over Esquimalt high-rise Man accused of B.C. double murder struggles to represent himself in court Man accused of B.C. double murder struggles to represent himself in court Man accused of B.C. double murder struggles to represent himself in court

In today's episode: Art in the Garden, The Wednesday Painters, @B... Electric Mermaid Cynthia Woodman Kerkham American Rock Legends Live Concert Video Shoo... Black Ty Gala 2026 ‘Spicy’ great horned owl released by Vancouver Island wildlife rescue 'Final touches' underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo Chasm Creek wildfire grows to 37.5 hectares in the Cariboo Double gold for Cowichan’s Zuback at wrestling nationals Property tax rates being locked in across mid-Island communities Capital Chamber Choir will be coming to Nanaimo to perform Renters frantic after promised repairs never materialized on Langley City home Renters frantic after promised repairs never materialized on Langley City home Renters frantic after promised repairs never materialized on Langley City home UPDATE: B.C. Amber Alert out of Terrace cancelled after twins located safe UPDATE: B.C. Amber Alert out of Terrace cancelled after twins located safe WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of May 10, 2026 New electoral organizations launch in Nanaimo and Sooke ahead of municipal election VI Raiders begin journey towards BCFC regular season with spring camp Oceanside Minor Baseball opens season What's happening around town: JAZZ Social: w The Barry Miller Quartet

In today's episode: Most B.C.-funded physicians fulfil contracts, ministry says following lawsuit Lack of regulations leaves humpbacks at risk despite B.C. Ferries slowdown, experts say ECHO Youth will shine in ‘Anastasia: The Musical’ Oceanside Minor Baseball opens season Firefighters converge in Nanaimo for wildfire firefighting exercise VIBE: Eric Cane comes to The Coda, Hanneke Cassel Trio fiddles into Parksville Nanaimo encouraging participation in Invasive Plant Removal Month 30th anniversary season kicking off for Cedar Farmers Market ‘There was just no nuance:’ Gabriola advocates praise BC Ferries change on damaged EVs

In today's episode: Canada doubling down on work to reunite Ukrainian children 'stolen' by Russia: Anand Coast Guard responds after fishing boat crashes into rock in Barkley Sound Nanaimo records highest unemployment rate since January 2021 Mole mobile returns to Nanaimo for free skin cancer screenings Nanaimo remains among dwindling number of cities with increasing rents ‘One of my bucket list items:’ Nanaimo RCMP rider lining up for 2026 Tour de Rock Steady donations for ‘home away from home’ beside Nanaimo hospital Nanaimo gathers to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

In today's episode: Alfie Zappacosta Clippers sweep Coastal Conference final to advance to BCHL championship PHOTOS: Oceanside Lions delight home football fans VIBE: City and Colour announces stripped-back show in Victoria Robot delivery green lit in Vancouver, but don’t expect it in Victoria anytime soon Grow Nanaimo exhibit focuses on sustainable farming history First ever food truck festival heads to Ladysmith May 10 Fiddelium hitting the stage with Nanaimo Fiddle Society Nanaimo’s Ronan Gow selected by Lethbridge Hurricanes New play area opens at Beban Park Social Centre $1.25M in pedestrian upgrades coming to Parksville’s Alberni Hwy.

In today's episode: Victoria’s Lights of Wonder axed this winter due to costs B.C. Ferries to allow some immobile EV vehicles aboard Clippers sweep their way to BCHL finals THE MOJ: B.C. Lions ready for training camp in Kamloops B.C. businesses raise concerns over reconciliation law City extends lease for Nikao housing site Victoria Royals land WHL star Cameron Schmidt in blockbuster draft-day trade ‘We get forgotten’: Sayward landslide still posing risk to community RCMP ask for help locating missing woman Comox Valley RCMP looking to locate suspect vehicle after hit-and-run

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

In today's episode: Highwaymen Show VicPD seeks public’s help in downtown Victoria arson investigation 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

In today's episode: Prism Dance Connections CRD directors want rail corridor to be priority for next board Non-profit, union wary of federal plan to amend food inspection, pest control acts Clippers take commanding series lead after gusty road win in overtime Vancouver Rise FC falls to Montreal Roses 4-0 VIBE: Nashville band makes a tour stop in Victoria this week Cowichan Capitals up for BCHL’s major awards Victoria Police are searching for a missing elderly man Artist sketch battle part of Nanaimo comic book convention Larger dry grad planned for Nanaimo and Ladysmith students B.C. government announces big investment in Nanaimo’s Niik Steel

In today's episode: SPOTLIGHT:Benched Development permit approved for 21-storey Esquimalt tower Man jailed after being charged with attempted murder in stabbings of Jewish men in London B.C. nurses move toward strike vote after contract talks reach impasse Oceanside Sharks outshine Snuneymuxw Sun Devils in VILL game ‘We don’t have enough food’: Food bank use triples on Gabriola Island Dry April for South Island leading into warmer, drier summer Blues, folk and more at Duncan Showroom in May Schedule set for Nanaimo-Prince George third-round BCHL playoff series Nanaimo OPS drug bust results in guilty pleas, primary accused faces lengthy jail sentence ‘Huge benefit to us:’ Nanaimo’s Loaves and Fishes gets grant money for new build Community comes out to support Volunteer Nanaimo during a time of need

In today's episode: SPOTLIGHT:Juliet & Romeo A German Requiem Owners urged to vaccinate dogs amid parvovirus outbreak Oilers seek to stay alive in playoffs after 4-1 win over Ducks, still trail in series Island shoreline mapping shows high levels of modification Victoria doctor says registry offers best hope for those without a physician Day of mourning to honour B.C. worker deaths, including six in Nanaimo Nanaimo’s Beban Parkway closed due to contractor error Town of Ladysmith acquires Arbutus Hump land for ecological preservation ‘Take ownership:’ safe spring driving and motorcycle awareness focus of May campaign ‘The community’s broke:’ developer sounds off after upper Lantzvile rezoning rejected Second annual Infusion sees skying rocketing number of participants and interested healthcare workers

In today's episode: Intimate partner deaths ‘overwhelmingly preventable': B.C. chief coroner Bad timing costs Chemainus mill workers extra federal support Clippers knockout pesky Capitals in Game 7 PHOTOS: Earth Day at Bowen Park Tsolum River salmon already need rescue as dry weather sets in ‘Motion is lotion’: 81-year-old runner goes viral after joyful TC 10K finish Kara, the great white shark, tracked near Vancouver Island again Langford athlete goes all in for Beast Games appearance On National Day of Mourning, City honours lives lost to work-related accidents May is Invasive Plant Removal Month

In today's episode: FLEETWOOD MAGIC Current Outage - 7700 block TRENTELMAN PL, 7700 - 7800 block SCOHON DR Video shows moments leading up to fatal stabbing outside Victoria hostel King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship Oilers on the brink of elimination after 4-3 overtime loss to Ducks, trail series 3-1 Ride the airwaves: Dig FM radio hosts volunteer drive WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of April 26, 2026 Wildfire burning ‘out of control’ south of Coombs Duncan man looks to recover $51,000 fraud loss, from his bank Silver Threads Services for Seniors celebrates 70 years Progress: Youbou Lanes: A community classic turns 75 Judge dismisses lawsuit filed by family of hiker killed by tree on Island trail B.C. cabinet ministers use cheeky post to announce pregnancies Liberals must show results in spring economic update: former PBO Gordon Lightfoot’s timeless music comes to life at Tidemark Theatre May 14 Fire crews tackle suspected battery blaze at Saanich landfill White scores twice, Vancouver Whitecaps beat Colorado Rapids 3-1 Capitals force game seven as Clippers squander late lead Input from community sought as VIU looks for a new president Oceanside minor hockey sounds Sirens for U15AA women’s team Nanaimo’s 2nd annual infusion event draws hundreds of Americans and health care workers NANAIMO CONCERT BAND Spring Concert

In today's episode: Former military college Royal Roads will help train officers again 'Something they believe in': 900 volunteers help make TC book sale happen Federal court judge grants last-minute delay for driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash New research shows high levels of shoreline modifications in communities on Vancouver Island’s east coast McDavid scores, but Oilers' defence leaky to trail in playoff series against Ducks Qualicum Beach council approves sponsorships for special events ‘Feels amazing’: Camosun co-op student receives awards for work Nanaimo hosts its first cruise ship visit of 2026, of eight scheduled Symphony Community Day (Ages 6+) Ladysmith Arts Council gets $235K grant for Arts Hub renovations

In today's episode: Quadra Island taxpayers fighting increase to pay for Strathcona Gardens upgrades Eby says southern route pipeline proposal “just rumours,” after talk with PM ‘Look up:’ Snowbirds to return to Victoria skies in August Evacuation Alert issued for Konni Lake Fire Area ‘A little bit of a heightened risk:’ shifting winds poised to dry out coastal B.C. Unanimous disapproval by Nanaimo residents at second Harmac rezoning hearing Dover Bay students will put robotics skills to the test on the national stage Canadian skating champs to headline Stars on Ice Electric buses to join RDN transit fleet ‘Bag of bones’: grey whales dying off B.C.’s coast, part of trend amid food scarcity Major opposition heard in Nanaimo at second Cable Bay public hearing

In today's episode: Current Outage - West of BARKLEY RD Eby says RCMP probe into Tumbler Ridge shooting almost complete Premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she’s “very ill” Suspicious grass fire quickly doused in Kelowna’s Dilworth Park Clippers fail to close out Capitals ‘We’re not going anywhere’: Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club raided Tuesday City of Nanaimo requests province change boundary to include Snuneymuxw New Emerald Clipper unveiled as ferry service hits 40-year mark Three First Nations to build first new Port Alberni hotel in 46 years DFO concerned about emaciated grey whales after 4 Vancouver Island deaths in April

In today's episode: Homeward Bound Oceanside Junior Sharks open lacrosse season with 16-4 win over Cowichan Vancouver Island sees first wildfire of season as temperatures soar Eby backs off changes to DRIPA this legislative session Wildfire extinguished near Horne Lake caused by vehicle blaze Ucluelet program diverts wetsuits and surfboards from landfill Where’s Roger? Empress hotel’s famous marmot goes missing – for now Nanaimo pedestrian struck near Value Lodge Evacuation Order issued for Old Fort area Suspected impaired driver drifts off Nanaimo highway, hits hydro line VIDEO: Fire destroys RV at Nanaimo’s Woodgrove Centre Beach stairs replacements underway in Nanaimo

In today's episode: HULLABALOO Eby backs down on DRIPA, will seek joint path on B.C. Indigenous law Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued Mill worker seriously injured in workplace incident at Domtar’s Port Alberni plant WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of April 19, 2026 Victoria woman cold dips 20 times in 30 days to raise money for the Soweto Junior School Police incident aboard BC Ferries vessel causes delays on Nanaimo–Vancouver route THORPE REPORT: Nanaimo curlers wrap up season Newer Nanaimo neighbourhood asks for $50,000 grant toward park Tofino removes authorization for district to borrow $6 million Lantzville taxes planned for between four to five per cent Clippers stun Capitals with 2-0 road lead in second round series

In today's episode: No sign of Roger the Empress marmot so far this spring After two years of cuts, Vancouver Island University reports a surplus 'Superman' Kevin Pillar to land at Royal Athletic Park Clippers stun Capitals with 2-0 road lead in second round series Whitecaps score 1st place in MLS with league-leading 22 goals Beyond Van Gogh City of Nanaimo and Island Corridor Foundation open new trail Uniformed military members walking in the Victoria Pride Parade Crimson Coast Dance Society, artist host male intimacy event at Nanaimo Art Gallery Victoria set to host Canada’s national choral festival, PODIUM 2026

In today's episode: Nanaimo Beatlemania! B.C. pilot project will track chemicals in illicit drug supply Organizers cite shortage of volunteers as Buccaneer Days parade cancelled Oilers open playoffs against Ducks team built on speed, skill and youth Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it Clippers win nail biter to take Game 1 versus Cowichan Valley Car crashes into Comox apartment building, displacing residents Nanaimo sees near-record turnout for Cable Bay public hearing Free transit is coming for youth in the Regional District of Nanaimo this fall Sound healer, teacher David Hykes heads to Cowichan for workshop, concert Victoria’s ‘Tigerman’ roars to gold at sumo wrestling tournament in Seattle

In today's episode: Arang Music Ensemble The Journeymen Bring us your books! Times Colonist book drive is on this weekend Inflation expected to jump in March as Iran oil shock enters price data Frechette, Savard win low gross honours in April 5 event at Alberni Golf Club Canucks end tough season on a sour note, falling 6-1 to Edmonton Oilers Haida Gwaii fishing guide fined $12,000 for catching too many fish, providing false documents B.C. forecasters expect mix of flooding, drought amid active spring wildfire season VIBE: Three Days Grace 90s rock band play Victoria with special guests Finger Eleven B.C. real estate market cools, but the Island remains strong ‘I’m totally amazed’: VIU students build new IT emergency network Coming up in Cowichan: plant sale; learn about beavers Langford repairman preps for leg lamps, baffling toasters at Colwood DIY day Oceanside Hospice Society to benefit from Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head tells AP College brings Disney classic Newsies to the stage Explore: Saanich hosts Earth Day Festival; AGGV welcomes families Oilers aim to beat Canucks tonight, boost playoff fortunes CLIMATE HUGS: Celebrating the work of Kim Recalma-Clutesi Errington Hall offers marimba classes for seniors Rural land owners win 6-month pause in CVRD zoning changes ‘Would make me be sad’: Young and old rally to save Qualicum Beach Commons Nanaimo municipal boundary extension passes AAP Lantzville singer goes viral after starring in elaborate Cannes flash mob performance Current Outage - TRIBUNE BAY RD, 5000 block LITTLE TRIBUNE RD Swimmers eager to return as Crystal Pool reopens after gas incident DeBrusk nets 2, including OT winner, as Canucks edge L.A. Kings 4-3 Oceanside Generals d-man Newans signs with BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs B.C. Conservative leadership candidate back in Okanagan Victoria considers supporting new co-op housing development ‘Sadness, grief, and outrage’: B.C. marks decade of toxic drug emergency Morgan Wallen Tribute Vinta Live Nanaimo moves forward with reducing DCCs for not-for-profit rentals Queen Margaret’s School takes on wacky world of ‘The Addams Family’ League-leading Avalanche not easing up with playoffs around the corner Maple Leafs close out home schedule in lost season with another defeat In the news today: Liberal byelection sweep, Meet Canada's new MPs, jail revamp Campbell River man hopes for resolution with CRA after becoming victim of fraud in 2023 ‘Engulfed in flames’: 1 dead after North Saanich explosion leads to fire DCC rates proposed to increase in Lantzville Destructive Nanaimo River Estuary excursion leads to fines for young men Revamped Lantzville park re-opens Sea lion resuced from Qualicum Beach dies from bird shot-related injuries ‘These are very small non-conformances:’ RDN responds to Duke Point sewage advisory notice B.C.'s new campsite fee leaves out-of-province campers 'disappointed' All Elite Wrestling draws biggest non-WWE B.C. wrestling attendance mark in 58 years ‘It turned into something scary’: Small dog chases elk through Lake Cowichan Liberals eye majority as key byelections could reshape Canada’s political landscape With a boom in clean energy, a new art exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, looks at the true cost of it all Ladysmith reopens historic Machine Shop as part of waterfront arts hub Victoria opera brings Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to the stage Pickleball demand surges and Campbell River invited to be part of the solution ‘We cannot afford to lose this space:’ Town not renewing lease for Qualicum Commons Health care employs 16% of Nanaimo labour force Finishing touches being applied ahead of milestone Cedar Market season Crystal Pool to reopen Tuesday after chlorine gas sends 8 to hospital Habs-prospect Grizzlies goalie has pundits scrambling for the record books The Canucks deal a blow to the slim playoff hopes for the Sharks with a 4-3 shootout win Pohela Boishak: Bengali New Year celebrations kicked off Saturday Kidovate draws 230 young entrepreneurs to Victoria’s Bay Centre VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre ‘We’re an endangered species’: BC salmon industry workers struggle to keep going Nanaimo Clippers eliminate Alberni Valley from BCHL playoffs Nearly 200 Nanaimo-Ladysmith kids referred to eye professionals via Lions screening RDN’s Golden Shoe Hunt withstands the test of time VIU finishes 2025-26 fiscal year with surplus B.C. First Nation ‘confident’ in Island land transfer despite court injunction Parksville council impressed with ‘missing middle’ development proposal B.C. government easing carbon tax for pulp mills as industry grapples with future Nanaimo-based firm lands federal forestry funding Nanaimo man who assaulted woman, had standoff with RCMP, pleads guilty Walkway vandalism closes popular Nanaimo Beach Estates Park trail First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments Park Ave and NDSS students celebrate strong showing at BC Winter Games Vancouver Island Short Film Festival’s Youth Showcase helps aspiring filmmakers VIU expecting balanced budgets amid years of financial turmoil Online booking now available in Victoria for tennis, pickleball Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener What’s in store for Canada’s 2026 wildfire season? Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip

In today's episode: Arang Music Ensemble The Journeymen Oceanside Hospice Society to benefit from Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head tells AP College brings Disney classic Newsies to the stage Explore: Saanich hosts Earth Day Festival; AGGV welcomes families Oilers aim to beat Canucks tonight, boost playoff fortunes CLIMATE HUGS: Celebrating the work of Kim Recalma-Clutesi Errington Hall offers marimba classes for seniors Rural land owners win 6-month pause in CVRD zoning changes ‘Would make me be sad’: Young and old rally to save Qualicum Beach Commons Nanaimo municipal boundary extension passes AAP Lantzville singer goes viral after starring in elaborate Cannes flash mob performance Current Outage - TRIBUNE BAY RD, 5000 block LITTLE TRIBUNE RD Swimmers eager to return as Crystal Pool reopens after gas incident DeBrusk nets 2, including OT winner, as Canucks edge L.A. Kings 4-3 Oceanside Generals d-man Newans signs with BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs B.C. Conservative leadership candidate back in Okanagan Victoria considers supporting new co-op housing development ‘Sadness, grief, and outrage’: B.C. marks decade of toxic drug emergency Morgan Wallen Tribute Vinta Live Nanaimo moves forward with reducing DCCs for not-for-profit rentals Queen Margaret’s School takes on wacky world of ‘The Addams Family’ League-leading Avalanche not easing up with playoffs around the corner Maple Leafs close out home schedule in lost season with another defeat In the news today: Liberal byelection sweep, Meet Canada's new MPs, jail revamp Campbell River man hopes for resolution with CRA after becoming victim of fraud in 2023 ‘Engulfed in flames’: 1 dead after North Saanich explosion leads to fire DCC rates proposed to increase in Lantzville Destructive Nanaimo River Estuary excursion leads to fines for young men Revamped Lantzville park re-opens Sea lion resuced from Qualicum Beach dies from bird shot-related injuries ‘These are very small non-conformances:’ RDN responds to Duke Point sewage advisory notice B.C.'s new campsite fee leaves out-of-province campers 'disappointed' All Elite Wrestling draws biggest non-WWE B.C. wrestling attendance mark in 58 years ‘It turned into something scary’: Small dog chases elk through Lake Cowichan Liberals eye majority as key byelections could reshape Canada’s political landscape With a boom in clean energy, a new art exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, looks at the true cost of it all Ladysmith reopens historic Machine Shop as part of waterfront arts hub Victoria opera brings Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to the stage Pickleball demand surges and Campbell River invited to be part of the solution ‘We cannot afford to lose this space:’ Town not renewing lease for Qualicum Commons Health care employs 16% of Nanaimo labour force Finishing touches being applied ahead of milestone Cedar Market season Crystal Pool to reopen Tuesday after chlorine gas sends 8 to hospital Habs-prospect Grizzlies goalie has pundits scrambling for the record books The Canucks deal a blow to the slim playoff hopes for the Sharks with a 4-3 shootout win Pohela Boishak: Bengali New Year celebrations kicked off Saturday Kidovate draws 230 young entrepreneurs to Victoria’s Bay Centre VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre ‘We’re an endangered species’: BC salmon industry workers struggle to keep going Nanaimo Clippers eliminate Alberni Valley from BCHL playoffs Nearly 200 Nanaimo-Ladysmith kids referred to eye professionals via Lions screening RDN’s Golden Shoe Hunt withstands the test of time VIU finishes 2025-26 fiscal year with surplus B.C. First Nation ‘confident’ in Island land transfer despite court injunction Parksville council impressed with ‘missing middle’ development proposal B.C. government easing carbon tax for pulp mills as industry grapples with future Nanaimo-based firm lands federal forestry funding Nanaimo man who assaulted woman, had standoff with RCMP, pleads guilty Walkway vandalism closes popular Nanaimo Beach Estates Park trail First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments Park Ave and NDSS students celebrate strong showing at BC Winter Games Vancouver Island Short Film Festival’s Youth Showcase helps aspiring filmmakers VIU expecting balanced budgets amid years of financial turmoil Online booking now available in Victoria for tennis, pickleball Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener What’s in store for Canada’s 2026 wildfire season? Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip

In today's episode: Arang Music Ensemble The Journeymen Current Outage - TRIBUNE BAY RD, 5000 block LITTLE TRIBUNE RD Swimmers eager to return as Crystal Pool reopens after gas incident DeBrusk nets 2, including OT winner, as Canucks edge L.A. Kings 4-3 Oceanside Generals d-man Newans signs with BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs B.C. Conservative leadership candidate back in Okanagan Victoria considers supporting new co-op housing development ‘Sadness, grief, and outrage’: B.C. marks decade of toxic drug emergency Morgan Wallen Tribute Vinta Live Nanaimo moves forward with reducing DCCs for not-for-profit rentals Queen Margaret’s School takes on wacky world of ‘The Addams Family’ League-leading Avalanche not easing up with playoffs around the corner Maple Leafs close out home schedule in lost season with another defeat In the news today: Liberal byelection sweep, Meet Canada's new MPs, jail revamp Campbell River man hopes for resolution with CRA after becoming victim of fraud in 2023 ‘Engulfed in flames’: 1 dead after North Saanich explosion leads to fire DCC rates proposed to increase in Lantzville Destructive Nanaimo River Estuary excursion leads to fines for young men Revamped Lantzville park re-opens Sea lion resuced from Qualicum Beach dies from bird shot-related injuries ‘These are very small non-conformances:’ RDN responds to Duke Point sewage advisory notice B.C.'s new campsite fee leaves out-of-province campers 'disappointed' All Elite Wrestling draws biggest non-WWE B.C. wrestling attendance mark in 58 years ‘It turned into something scary’: Small dog chases elk through Lake Cowichan Liberals eye majority as key byelections could reshape Canada’s political landscape With a boom in clean energy, a new art exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, looks at the true cost of it all Ladysmith reopens historic Machine Shop as part of waterfront arts hub Victoria opera brings Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to the stage Pickleball demand surges and Campbell River invited to be part of the solution ‘We cannot afford to lose this space:’ Town not renewing lease for Qualicum Commons Health care employs 16% of Nanaimo labour force Finishing touches being applied ahead of milestone Cedar Market season Crystal Pool to reopen Tuesday after chlorine gas sends 8 to hospital Habs-prospect Grizzlies goalie has pundits scrambling for the record books The Canucks deal a blow to the slim playoff hopes for the Sharks with a 4-3 shootout win Pohela Boishak: Bengali New Year celebrations kicked off Saturday Kidovate draws 230 young entrepreneurs to Victoria’s Bay Centre VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre ‘We’re an endangered species’: BC salmon industry workers struggle to keep going Nanaimo Clippers eliminate Alberni Valley from BCHL playoffs Nearly 200 Nanaimo-Ladysmith kids referred to eye professionals via Lions screening RDN’s Golden Shoe Hunt withstands the test of time VIU finishes 2025-26 fiscal year with surplus B.C. First Nation ‘confident’ in Island land transfer despite court injunction Parksville council impressed with ‘missing middle’ development proposal B.C. government easing carbon tax for pulp mills as industry grapples with future Nanaimo-based firm lands federal forestry funding Nanaimo man who assaulted woman, had standoff with RCMP, pleads guilty Walkway vandalism closes popular Nanaimo Beach Estates Park trail First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments Park Ave and NDSS students celebrate strong showing at BC Winter Games Vancouver Island Short Film Festival’s Youth Showcase helps aspiring filmmakers VIU expecting balanced budgets amid years of financial turmoil Online booking now available in Victoria for tennis, pickleball Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener What’s in store for Canada’s 2026 wildfire season? Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip

In today's episode: Arang Music Ensemble The Journeymen League-leading Avalanche not easing up with playoffs around the corner Maple Leafs close out home schedule in lost season with another defeat In the news today: Liberal byelection sweep, Meet Canada's new MPs, jail revamp Campbell River man hopes for resolution with CRA after becoming victim of fraud in 2023 ‘Engulfed in flames’: 1 dead after North Saanich explosion leads to fire DCC rates proposed to increase in Lantzville Destructive Nanaimo River Estuary excursion leads to fines for young men Revamped Lantzville park re-opens Sea lion resuced from Qualicum Beach dies from bird shot-related injuries ‘These are very small non-conformances:’ RDN responds to Duke Point sewage advisory notice B.C.'s new campsite fee leaves out-of-province campers 'disappointed' All Elite Wrestling draws biggest non-WWE B.C. wrestling attendance mark in 58 years ‘It turned into something scary’: Small dog chases elk through Lake Cowichan Liberals eye majority as key byelections could reshape Canada’s political landscape With a boom in clean energy, a new art exhibit at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, looks at the true cost of it all Ladysmith reopens historic Machine Shop as part of waterfront arts hub Victoria opera brings Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to the stage Pickleball demand surges and Campbell River invited to be part of the solution ‘We cannot afford to lose this space:’ Town not renewing lease for Qualicum Commons Health care employs 16% of Nanaimo labour force Finishing touches being applied ahead of milestone Cedar Market season Crystal Pool to reopen Tuesday after chlorine gas sends 8 to hospital Habs-prospect Grizzlies goalie has pundits scrambling for the record books The Canucks deal a blow to the slim playoff hopes for the Sharks with a 4-3 shootout win Pohela Boishak: Bengali New Year celebrations kicked off Saturday Kidovate draws 230 young entrepreneurs to Victoria’s Bay Centre VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre ‘We’re an endangered species’: BC salmon industry workers struggle to keep going Nanaimo Clippers eliminate Alberni Valley from BCHL playoffs Nearly 200 Nanaimo-Ladysmith kids referred to eye professionals via Lions screening RDN’s Golden Shoe Hunt withstands the test of time VIU finishes 2025-26 fiscal year with surplus B.C. First Nation ‘confident’ in Island land transfer despite court injunction Parksville council impressed with ‘missing middle’ development proposal B.C. government easing carbon tax for pulp mills as industry grapples with future Nanaimo-based firm lands federal forestry funding Nanaimo man who assaulted woman, had standoff with RCMP, pleads guilty Walkway vandalism closes popular Nanaimo Beach Estates Park trail First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments Park Ave and NDSS students celebrate strong showing at BC Winter Games Vancouver Island Short Film Festival’s Youth Showcase helps aspiring filmmakers VIU expecting balanced budgets amid years of financial turmoil Online booking now available in Victoria for tennis, pickleball Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener What’s in store for Canada’s 2026 wildfire season? Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip

In today's episode: The Journeymen B.C.'s new campsite fee leaves out-of-province campers 'disappointed' All Elite Wrestling draws biggest non-WWE B.C. wrestling attendance mark in 58 years ‘It turned into something scary’: Small dog chases elk through Lake Cowichan Liberals eye majority as key byelections could reshape Canada’s political landscape Ladysmith reopens historic Machine Shop as part of waterfront arts hub Victoria opera brings Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to the stage Pickleball demand surges and Campbell River invited to be part of the solution ‘We cannot afford to lose this space:’ Town not renewing lease for Qualicum Commons Health care employs 16% of Nanaimo labour force Finishing touches being applied ahead of milestone Cedar Market season Crystal Pool to reopen Tuesday after chlorine gas sends 8 to hospital Habs-prospect Grizzlies goalie has pundits scrambling for the record books The Canucks deal a blow to the slim playoff hopes for the Sharks with a 4-3 shootout win Pohela Boishak: Bengali New Year celebrations kicked off Saturday Kidovate draws 230 young entrepreneurs to Victoria’s Bay Centre VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre ‘We’re an endangered species’: BC salmon industry workers struggle to keep going Nanaimo Clippers eliminate Alberni Valley from BCHL playoffs Nearly 200 Nanaimo-Ladysmith kids referred to eye professionals via Lions screening RDN’s Golden Shoe Hunt withstands the test of time VIU finishes 2025-26 fiscal year with surplus B.C. First Nation ‘confident’ in Island land transfer despite court injunction Parksville council impressed with ‘missing middle’ development proposal B.C. government easing carbon tax for pulp mills as industry grapples with future Nanaimo-based firm lands federal forestry funding Nanaimo man who assaulted woman, had standoff with RCMP, pleads guilty Walkway vandalism closes popular Nanaimo Beach Estates Park trail First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments Park Ave and NDSS students celebrate strong showing at BC Winter Games Vancouver Island Short Film Festival’s Youth Showcase helps aspiring filmmakers VIU expecting balanced budgets amid years of financial turmoil Online booking now available in Victoria for tennis, pickleball Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener What’s in store for Canada’s 2026 wildfire season? Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip

In today's episode: Crystal Pool to reopen Tuesday after chlorine gas sends 8 to hospital Habs-prospect Grizzlies goalie has pundits scrambling for the record books The Canucks deal a blow to the slim playoff hopes for the Sharks with a 4-3 shootout win Pohela Boishak: Bengali New Year celebrations kicked off Saturday Kidovate draws 230 young entrepreneurs to Victoria’s Bay Centre VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre ‘We’re an endangered species’: BC salmon industry workers struggle to keep going Nanaimo Clippers eliminate Alberni Valley from BCHL playoffs Nearly 200 Nanaimo-Ladysmith kids referred to eye professionals via Lions screening RDN’s Golden Shoe Hunt withstands the test of time VIU finishes 2025-26 fiscal year with surplus B.C. First Nation ‘confident’ in Island land transfer despite court injunction Parksville council impressed with ‘missing middle’ development proposal B.C. government easing carbon tax for pulp mills as industry grapples with future Nanaimo-based firm lands federal forestry funding Nanaimo man who assaulted woman, had standoff with RCMP, pleads guilty Walkway vandalism closes popular Nanaimo Beach Estates Park trail First Nations leaders say they’ve lost confidence in Eby over DRIPA amendments Park Ave and NDSS students celebrate strong showing at BC Winter Games Vancouver Island Short Film Festival’s Youth Showcase helps aspiring filmmakers VIU expecting balanced budgets amid years of financial turmoil Online booking now available in Victoria for tennis, pickleball Andreescu wins in return as Canada, Kazakhstan split Billie Jean King Cup opener What’s in store for Canada’s 2026 wildfire season? Canadian Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crew to splash down after historic moon trip

In today's episode: B.C. launches new permitting hub for adventure tourism operators New country music festival set to debut in Langford this summer Victoria charity hockey classic to fuel 1,000 km End2End ride Evolve e-bikes and scooters launching in Parksville, expanding in Nanaimo Vancouver Island snowpack at 44 per cent of normal: report Campbell River gears up for summer event series on Shoppers Row ‘Lethargic, weak and severely underweight’ sea lion rescued from Qualicum Beach Canada Post employee credited for trusting their instincts in firearm related call Missing Vancouver Island cat found 30 km from home reunited with family Island Health shuffling Nanaimo medical laboratory hours Canada & B.C. rents continue dropping, but not in Nanaimo Quarterback Nathan Rourke chasing sustained CFL success with B.C. Lions Criminal contempt charges approved for Walbran protesters Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling

In today's episode: New elementary & expanded primary schools coming to Ladysmith Nanaimo RCMP seeks assistance locating wanted person Fire decimates Whiskey Creek property ‘A really high risk:’ increase in seatbelt tickets locally causing concerns B.C. Grade 5 teacher disciplined for asking students if they wanted to “go to the chokey” B.C., Tla’amin Nation sign MOU to enhance land, resource management Decade of death: With 18,000 lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency Blue Rodeo to make Parksville debut this summer BCHL: Nanaimo Clippers best Alberni Bulldogs in game 3 of playoffs Smith nets winner as visiting Vegas Golden Knights dump Canucks 2-1 Ottawa names B.C. project in first round of $51B infrastructure plan Federal government puts out $412.9M to renew Pacific Salmon Initiative Bentall Taylor Ulrich trio return to Parksville for concert on April 16 Regional District of Nanaimo celebrates its 13th regional park, at Hamilton Marsh

In today's episode: New elementary & expanded primary schools coming to Ladysmith Nanaimo RCMP seeks assistance locating wanted person Fire decimates Whiskey Creek property ‘A really high risk:’ increase in seatbelt tickets locally causing concerns B.C. Grade 5 teacher disciplined for asking students if they wanted to “go to the chokey” B.C., Tla’amin Nation sign MOU to enhance land, resource management Decade of death: With 18,000 lives lost, B.C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency Blue Rodeo to make Parksville debut this summer BCHL: Nanaimo Clippers best Alberni Bulldogs in game 3 of playoffs Smith nets winner as visiting Vegas Golden Knights dump Canucks 2-1 Ottawa names B.C. project in first round of $51B infrastructure plan Federal government puts out $412.9M to renew Pacific Salmon Initiative Bentall Taylor Ulrich trio return to Parksville for concert on April 16 Regional District of Nanaimo celebrates its 13th regional park, at Hamilton Marsh

In today's episode: FIDDELIUM SPOTLIGHT:Netflix's The Making of Life on Our Planet JUST THE 2 OF US Starring Joëlle Rabu & B... George Abbott named chief commissioner of B.C. Treaty Commission B.C. orders West Vancouver to implement plan to build more homes and meet its target ‘It’s everywhere:’ ongoing global conflicts increasing local pricing pressure Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire ‘Difficult decision’: Qualicum Beach to end lease agreement for Qualicum Commons Central Vancouver Island Crime Stoppers expanding spiked drink campaign Gas line hit during Third St. roadworks in Nanaimo Tofino man sentenced to 9.5 years for sex offences involving Port Alberni youth B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist Nine of 10 abducted mine workers confirmed dead, B.C. firm says Title triumph and Team BC nod cap big run for Shawnigan hockey

In today's episode: The Brad Prevedoros Collective GOT STONES! Nautical Disaster DBX - The Doobie Brothers Experience Tofino man sentenced for sex offences against Vancouver Island youth Carney breaks down plans to spend $51B on local infrastructure Good Samaritan who stopped to help another driver is killed in B.C. highway crash Duncan hockey product scores first professional goal New Nanaimo Art Gallery show focuses on impacts to developing countries Organ donor research project ramps up in Nanaimo First of two decommissioned container cranes come down at Amix in Port Alberni Burst pipe causes Port Alberni’s Echo Centre to temporarily close aquatic programs Canadian films featured at upcoming Nanaimo Film Screening Society showings Ladysmith’s enhanced Forrest Field project nears completion

In today's episode: FIDDELIUM VIDEO: Local kids test gravity with homemade cars Fire claims boats in Ladysmith Harbour Fire claims boats in Ladysmith Harbour Fire claims boats in Ladysmith Harbour Community kindness carries Vancouver Island woman, dog on road to recovery Community kindness carries Vancouver Island woman, dog on road to recovery Community kindness carries Vancouver Island woman, dog on road to recovery Artemis on track to break record set by Apollo 13 during lunar flyby Island RCMP officer killed on duty in 2016 remembered for warm heart, big smile Island RCMP officer killed on duty in 2016 remembered for warm heart, big smile Island RCMP officer killed on duty in 2016 remembered for warm heart, big smile Port Alberni youth services organization unveils plans for $5-million Foundry Coffee with a Cop comes back for refill in Nanaimo LETTER: Gen Z finding that happiness isn’t linked to homeownership LETTER: Increases have Sooke taxpayers at the breaking point Olivia Lundman to compete in marathon distance at World Race Walking Championships QUIZ: A celebration of Easter Clippers comeback to beat the Bulldogs for second straight playoff win Keller nets 3 as visiting Utah Mammoth take down Canucks 7-4 Sailing Cancellations - April 5 and 6, 2026

In today's episode: FIDDELIUM VIDEO: Local kids test gravity with homemade cars Fire claims boats in Ladysmith Harbour Fire claims boats in Ladysmith Harbour Fire claims boats in Ladysmith Harbour Community kindness carries Vancouver Island woman, dog on road to recovery Community kindness carries Vancouver Island woman, dog on road to recovery Community kindness carries Vancouver Island woman, dog on road to recovery Artemis on track to break record set by Apollo 13 during lunar flyby Island RCMP officer killed on duty in 2016 remembered for warm heart, big smile Island RCMP officer killed on duty in 2016 remembered for warm heart, big smile Island RCMP officer killed on duty in 2016 remembered for warm heart, big smile Ladysmith’s enhanced Forrest Field project nears completion Nanaimo-area lake stocked with popular freshwater Sockeye Current Outage - 6000 block E SOOKE RD Fire crews douse 'suspicious' garbage fire in Rock Bay Canadian Paul Alexander Nolan sinks teeth into Broadway's 'The Lost Boys' musical Signs promoting Iranian community petition vandalized in Nanaimo Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chain Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it's possible Ask Lisi: Sister needs to find a better makeup palette Your Good Health: Sixty-year-old woman is mysteriously unable to gain weight US presses search for a missing serviceman as Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' Abstreiter's patience pays off in brilliant shutout performance for Victoire

In today's episode: Fire crews douse 'suspicious' garbage fire in Rock Bay Signs promoting Iranian community petition vandalized in Nanaimo Edmonton Oilers getting solid defensive contributions during winning streak Online auction to raise funds for trauma counselling begins April 13 Clippers pull out late Game 1 victory over Bulldogs ‘We rely on that’: Gulf Islands go 3-days without BC Ferries service 47th annual Cowichan Women’s Football League season kicks off this weekend Canadian talent to be front and centre at SoberFest in Langford Historic Snowbirds jet lands permanent home at B.C. Aviation Museum Canada’s 7th Most Wanted Arrested in Surrey, B.C. Escape to 15 studios and galleries in Ladysmith, Chemainus Nanaimo man pleads guilty to killing Roosevelt elk, to pay $7K to non-profit B.C. premier says legislation to suspend parts of DRIPA will be a confidence vote B.C. Ferries vessels out of service on two major routes on busy holiday weekend 'We got it all': Nuchatlaht First Nation wins title over entire Nootka Island claim Iran fires on targets across the Mideast while Israel and US hit Tehran as war nears end of 5th week SoberFest headliners this summer include Bif Naked, Fefe Dobson Hughes, Wild roll to 5-2 win over visiting Vancouver Canucks Hughes, Wild roll to 5-2 win over visiting Vancouver Canucks Hughes, Wild roll to 5-2 win over visiting Vancouver Canucks Injured beaver from Williams Lake transported to Smithers rescue Injured beaver from Williams Lake transported to Smithers rescue Injured beaver from Williams Lake transported to Smithers rescue Parksville company loses $400k in email scam Nanaimo signs connected to Iranian community vandalized VIBE: Canadian Blues Music Award winner hits the stage in Victoria, Duncan East Vancouver Island Baseball League builds momentum with new team, open invitation Our Place brings Easter joy to those in need in downtown Victoria Nanaimo youth, youngest artist to be selected for City’s street banners Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing William ‘Billy’ Morrell 2 B.C. MLAs criticized by NDP caucus for voting against Safe Access to Schools Act 2 B.C. MLAs criticized by NDP caucus for voting against Safe Access to Schools Act 2 B.C. MLAs criticized by NDP caucus for voting against Safe Access to Schools Act Small town B.C. camel stars in Animal Control sitcom Small town B.C. camel stars in Animal Control sitcom Small town B.C. camel stars in Animal Control sitcom Wife of Nanaimo prosecutor pleads not guilty to fraud & theft charges

In today's episode: B.C. premier says legislation to suspend parts of DRIPA will be a confidence vote B.C. Ferries vessels out of service on two major routes on busy holiday weekend 'We got it all': Nuchatlaht First Nation wins title over entire Nootka Island claim Iran fires on targets across the Mideast while Israel and US hit Tehran as war nears end of 5th week SoberFest headliners this summer include Bif Naked, Fefe Dobson Hughes, Wild roll to 5-2 win over visiting Vancouver Canucks Hughes, Wild roll to 5-2 win over visiting Vancouver Canucks Hughes, Wild roll to 5-2 win over visiting Vancouver Canucks Injured beaver from Williams Lake transported to Smithers rescue Injured beaver from Williams Lake transported to Smithers rescue Injured beaver from Williams Lake transported to Smithers rescue Parksville company loses $400k in email scam Nanaimo signs connected to Iranian community vandalized VIBE: Canadian Blues Music Award winner hits the stage in Victoria, Duncan East Vancouver Island Baseball League builds momentum with new team, open invitation Our Place brings Easter joy to those in need in downtown Victoria Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing William ‘Billy’ Morrell 2 B.C. MLAs criticized by NDP caucus for voting against Safe Access to Schools Act 2 B.C. MLAs criticized by NDP caucus for voting against Safe Access to Schools Act 2 B.C. MLAs criticized by NDP caucus for voting against Safe Access to Schools Act Small town B.C. camel stars in Animal Control sitcom Small town B.C. camel stars in Animal Control sitcom Small town B.C. camel stars in Animal Control sitcom Wife of Nanaimo prosecutor pleads not guilty to fraud & theft charges

In today's episode: SPOTLIGHT:Juliet & Romeo Cherry Creek Spring Market Introduction to Lighting - Training Session Singing Workshop: Luke Wallace/Sylvia Humble Luke Wallace Shaun Kirk - Live @Char's Morgan Wallen Tribute Vinta Live City of Nanaimo 2026 Culture Awards In Spite of Ourselves The Australian Bee Gees Show JAZZ Social: wThe Barry Miller Quartet

In today's episode:Nanaimo chosen for RCMP pilot project for deaf and hard of hearingParksville business loses $400,000 in account switch scamCanada Post converting remaining door-to-door delivery to community mailboxesBC Ferries Duke Point sailing cancellations April 2-3BC Lions sell out Langford pre-season game in hoursRising diesel prices expected to drive up food and goods costsUS flags Buy Canadian and alcohol rules as trade irritantsTumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala out of ICUBuccaneers fall 3-2 in OT to Victoria, trail VIJHL finals 2-1What's happening around town:Harbour Dance Studios April Showcase - Port Theatre, April 1Island Bel Canto: Our Backyard - St. Andrew's United Church, April 25

In today's episode:Former Nanaimo teacher jailed for child exploitation materialNanaimo child lurer pleads guiltyCameron Whitcomb wins two Juno AwardsNight work at Mostar/Jingle Pot/Parkway intersectionCity and CUPE reach three-year dealHighway 1 closed near Chemainus after multi-vehicle crashBC attorney general pushes for social media age restrictionsPM Carney condemns Israel's invasion of LebanonClippers to face Alberni Valley Bulldogs in BCHL playoffsCanada draws Bosnia and Herzegovina in FIFA World Cup openerWhat's happening around town:Nanaimo Concert Band Spring Concert - Port Theatre, April 26City of Nanaimo 2026 Culture Awards - Port Theatre, April 14 (free)

In today's episode:Nanaimo's Cameron Whitcomb wins second Juno AwardThe Hub shelter set to shut down at end of MarchFIFA World Cup test event coming to Vancouver IslandNew low-cost vet care program opens in NanaimoCity and CUPE reach three-year deal with 4% annual raisesMagnitude 4.8 earthquake off northern Vancouver IslandAvi Lewis elected new federal NDP leaderClippers clinch second seed, home ice for BCHL playoffsSnuneymuxw Islanders win back-to-back JANT goldWhat's happening around town:Juliet & Romeo - Port Theatre, May 6Nanaimo Concert Band Spring Concert - Port Theatre, April 26City of Nanaimo 2026 Culture Awards - Port Theatre, April 14 (free)Raven and the Duke - McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville, April 10

In today's episode:VIU students hold stair race event at Nanaimo campusVancouver Islanders join global No Kings protestsCity of Duncan establishes community heritage registerFamily fights to bring B.C. senior home from China after comaStolen Bases exhibition at Cumberland Museum tells Japanese Canadian storiesPort Alberni legion dinner raises $17,000 for Wounded WarriorsBentinck Island demolition range active in AprilBroadcasting pioneer Rose Kingdon dies at 65Moguls legend Mikaël Kingsbury set to retireDylan Cease fans 12 in Blue Jays debut, Toronto wins 8-7Canada battles back to tie Iceland 2-2 in men's soccerMcDavid retakes NHL scoring lead as Oilers beat DucksWhat's happening around town:Oceanside Minor Baseball Easter Egg hunt season kickoff

In today's episode:Nanaimo Hospital District approves $49.5M budget for major capital projectsSnuneymuxw Islanders earn second straight JANT basketball gold medalMan missing from Port Alberni since February found deceasedYellow Point farm market opens new live music venueQualicum Beach to seek First Nation's advice on new town crestYouth and hidden homelessness data now being counted in United Way surveyIsland school sends 3 teams to world's largest robotics championshipCanada's oldest Black WWII veteran dies at 104Darrell Jones drops out of B.C. Conservative leadership raceProposed Heritage Act changes aim to reduce ambiguityPM Carney to attend Juno Awards in HamiltonClippers dominate Chiefs with shutout victoryWhat's happening around town:Oceanside Music spring concert series in Parksville - shows through May

In today's episode:Aspiring Nanaimo engineer Kayla Okada earns prestigious scholarship to UBCNanaimo man back in jail after threatening probation officerBedroom fire in south Nanaimo displaces four peopleRDN hospital levy increasing by 21% for tower and cath labMan who assaulted sex trade workers in Nanaimo to be released in AbbotsfordOceanside RCMP deal with 224 complaints in one weekCity of Nanaimo and CUPE reach three-year dealMLA Hon Chan removed from B.C. Conservatives after domestic violence allegationsKorean shipbuilder partners with B.C. firms on submarine bidPotable water restored on two BC Ferries after E. coli detectionFederal government reports $31.2B deficitNanaimo Buccaneers enter first VIJHL championship finalClippers await first-round BCHL playoff opponent

In today's episode:Surprise windstorm causes unexpected damage across NanaimoPower restored after thousands lose electricity in Nanaimo and OceansideParksville firefighters warn of kitchen fire close callsPotential new Nanaimo Hub location identified, roadblocks remainRepair Cafe returns to Nanaimo on April 11 after 11-year hiatusB.C. Agricultural Land Commission cutting staff after flat fundingNo charges for Port Alberni RCMP officer despite detachment recommendationLNG Canada and Coastal GasLink sign pipeline dealNew submarine water main brings clean water to West BamfieldPolice complaint commissioner probes sexualized conduct allegationsVictoria's Dylan Garand makes NHL debut at Madison Square GardenMaple Leafs eliminate Rangers from playoff contentionWhat's happening around town:Polylinguist singer performing in Nanaimo in Spanish, French and English

In today's episode:Nanaimo woman performs live on stage with the Goo Goo DollsInjured Nanaimo sea lion no cause for concern during herring seasonQuamichan Lake pilot project aims to end 11-year beach advisoryPeople with special needs losing housing in Cowichan ValleyRally held to stop closure of Cowichan winter shelterB.C. mulls changes to weaken DRIPA amid First Nations pushbackBC Ferries cancels more Vancouver-Victoria sailings over mechanical issuesQuestions remain 20 years after Queen of the North sinkingFederal union denounces CRA decision to end tax drop boxesFormer Bulldogs forward Brandon Buhr signs with Toronto Maple LeafsWhat's happening around town:Cowichan Easter Eggspress - BC Forest Discovery Centre, April 4-6

In today's episode:Nanaimo woman fined after fatal 2024 collision at Woodgrove CentreVIU Mariners women's basketball team returns as national champions55+ BC Games distributes over $70,000 to Nanaimo organizationsTourism Nanaimo hopes to score FIFA World Cup spillover boostPro-peace advocates hold silent rally in NanaimoAir Canada Express jet crash at LaGuardia kills two pilotsFour skiers killed in B.C. avalanches in deadly backcountry weekendWind warning in effect for much of Vancouver IslandB.C. and UBC partner on $40M venture fund for research spinoffsParksville councillor raises concern over city's water supplyClippers fall to BCHL-leading WarriorsWhat's happening around town:BC Cadet Honour Band - Free concert in Nanaimo, March 24-27

In today's episode:Qualicum Beach mayor elated volunteers saved Family Day celebrationHorne Lake resident gets support for fire protection inclusionExtreme Eatz to operate Eaglecrest Golf Course restaurantHome Grown website connects Islanders to local farmers and foodBC Ferries cancels multiple Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen sailingsTwo hikers rescued from B.C. mountain, one in critical conditionSmall airplane makes hard landing at B.C. airport, no injuriesIain Black endorsed for B.C. Conservative leadershipPublic servant scared to retire over Phoenix pay system problemsBest-attended All-Native basketball tournament wraps in B.C.Four Ballenas Whalers to play in South Island All-Star Classic

In today's episode:Nanaimo's historic courthouse to undergo nearly $10M overhaulPedestrian struck on Highway 19 north of NanaimoLantzville proposes 4-5% tax hike in financial planMagnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded off west coast of Vancouver IslandB.C. river forecaster lifts all flood advisories15 years after last Vancouver Island train, E&N corridor debate continuesCanada ends longtime Weatheradio service amid budget cutsComox Hells Angels trial faces stay bid over Charter breachesVIU Mariner women clinch CCAA national basketball titleClippers clinch second playoff seed with win over Powell RiverBlues beat Canucks 3-1

In today's episode:Two arrested following stabbing in south NanaimoHidden homelessness a growing concern in Nanaimo countRDN working to make bus rides free for youthEvicted Island mobile home seniors awarded $28K from forgotten city fundCathedral Grove parking and safety concerns remain on government radarB.C.'s credit rating downgraded by Moody'sB.C. announces $45M upgrades for Port Hardy HospitalEby to sell B.C. as stable jurisdiction on trade trip to ChinaExperts say B.C. allowing old-growth logging despite protection promiseConservatives slam NDP for cutting sick kids support programVIU Mariners basketball teams advance to CCAA championship gamesCanucks sign defenceman Mancini to two-year extensionWhat's happening around town:Coast Salish knitters and Cowichan sweaters commemorated with national plaque in Duncan

In today's episode:Cath lab planning begins at Nanaimo Regional General HospitalNanaimo drug trafficker faces 9-year prison sentenceRCMP investigate weapons incident at Port Place MallNanaimo Hub set to close end of March, neighbours concernedRCMP seek public's help locating Fallan FowlerB.C. raises intimate image abuse damages cap to $75,000Class action certified over prison sexual assaults spanning two decadesClippers' Jack Rimmer named BCHL first star of the week

In today's episode:Two people bearsprayed in downtown Nanaimo weapons attack at Port PlaceTerminal upgrade work underway on Gabriola IslandFlood watch issued for B.C. South CoastPremier Eby pushes back on Ottawa's temporary foreign worker expansion