Nanaimo Daily

In today's episode:Nanaimo RCMP: Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle downtownArrest made after fatal Nanaimo collision‘Blight on the downtown area:’ Nanaimo RCMP visible at Diana Krall PlazaClippers name veteran forward new team captainMore notification needed about Nanaimo sports awards, committee hearsParksville firefighters extinguish brush fire near Stanhope RoadHonouring Dorothy: Tiny turtles tucked away in James Bay a gesture of kindnessM’akola Housing project on the rise in Port AlberniAuthor Ashley Kuramoto releases kids’ book about Port Alberni, BamfieldMore evacuation orders downgraded to alerts for Bradley Creek wildfireBald Range fire: Orders downgraded for some, alerts issued for others, Highway 97 reopened for allScores and sports schedule for Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

In today's episode:Electric charging fire destroys car in NanaimoNanaimo girls bound for World Baton Twirling Championships in Italydepartures and arrivalsService disruption helpschedules page​Final weeks to catch ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ at Chemainus Theatre25/2026/RCowichan Capitals bolster rosterResidents, stakeholders across B.C. unite to stop deactivation of valued Interior forest roadCity of Revelstoke issues wildfire evacuation order for 5 rural properties near BeatonLETTER TO THE EDITOR: While the planet literally burnsLani Pallister stuns Katie Ledecky with her first international 800 free loss at Pan Pacs

In today's episode:Police investigate Nanaimo stabbingParksville firefighters put out vehicle blaze in parking lot of city shopping centreNNN’s Last 10: A time capsule for Nanaimo’s futureMid-Island beach cleanup organization aims for policy reformWildfire smoke set to drop mid-Island air qualityRegional District of Nanaimo parks and rec manager Osborne retires after 26 yearsWoman injured in Stoney Hill Regional Park bear attack, park closed for weekendUpdate: Stoney Hill Regional Park closed for weekend following bear attack25/2026/RKamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar quits B.C. Conservative caucusUPDATE: Orange, yellow air quality warnings remain for Okanagan, Thompson, Eastern Fraser Valley‘Emotional’ end for Hockey Night in Canada’s Punjabi broadcast, cancelled after 18 yearsIsraeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say

In today's episode:Schematic designs underway for future Nanaimo south end community centreMany of Nanaimo’s recreational facilities being upgradedBear country roars for All-Stars: Grizzlies host BCHL’s best at Island event‘A big step up:’ Nanaimo Clippers adding video wall to Frank Crane ArenaSentencing begins for ex-Nanaimo Mountie who had consensual sex with woman he met with on dutyNanaimo Mountie pleads guilty to breach of trust following off-duty sexual encounter3 arrested in Port McNeill after RCMP and GIS seize illicit drugs, cash, firearmsBehind the backlash to the Cowichan Valley’s comprehensive zoning bylawHow do Comox Valley governments and public organizations use AI?Summerland fruit growers face mounting losses as wildfire’s toll growsMexican national charged, extradited to B.C. in connection with 1996 murderStreaking B.C. Lions win 3rd in a row, dump Stampeders 30-26 in CalgaryNigel Farage beats Count Binface in widely mocked election

In today's episode:Nanaimo senior arrested after allegedly exposing himself at Maffeo Sutton ParkRepeat Nanaimo flasher charged with two more indecent public actsRoofer falls from Nanaimo balcony, employer finedDeez restaurant in Qualicum Beach to close doors after 25 yearsImproper fish records sees man fined $8K in B.C. provincial court in NanaimoCountry-wide cycling tour for Parkinson’s comes to the mid-IslandBreaking ground on Braidwood, housing and shelter project set to open 2028 in CourtenayButchart Gardens cancels fireworks as province declares wildfire emergency‘Community lightens any burden’: Parkinson’s cycling tour sets off from VictoriaB.C. lawsuit against parking app settled, 35 cent payout for membersLegislative committee calls on B.C. to back down on PST expansion5 players from 2018 junior team breached Hockey Canada code of conductFrom black boots to pastel suits, Italian premier's wardrobe evolves with her politics

In today's episode:Repeat Nanaimo flasher charged with two more indecent public actsRoofer falls from Nanaimo balcony, employer finedMore local government candidate sessions coming upBeefs & Bouquets, Aug. 12Nanaimo benefits from Feds boosting B.C. economic projectsSPCA summer camp not just fun for kids, but impactful for animalsBreaking ground on Braidwood, housing and shelter project set to open 2028 in CourtenayButchart Gardens cancels fireworks as province declares wildfire emergency‘Community lightens any burden’: Parkinson’s cycling tour sets off from VictoriaB.C. issues changes to the driving Graduate Licensing ProgramVancouver teacher gets lifetime ban after sexual assault conviction5 players from 2018 junior team breached Hockey Canada code of conductNew indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner

In today's episode:Manslaughter charge laid after Nanaimo nightclub altercationNNN’s Last 10: Through song and sports, local talent takes the world stage64 new seats added for trades program apprenticeship at Vancouver Island UniversityRDN receives approval for minor boundary redefinitionUPDATE: Evacuation alert issued due to 88-hectare wildfire near Logan LakeNanaimo Votes 2026: General Local Election information for interested candidatesRCMP looking for two suspects after break in at Duncan beauty salonRCMP: Island resident reports losing $600K in cryptocurrency scamSuspects sought following break and enter at local businessDistrict of Logan Lake evacuation informationAngelo Isidorou out as executive director of B.C. ConservativesProspective owner chosen to pursue Vancouver MLB expansion franchise: ReportTibetan monk and golf pro pair up for book blending Buddhism and birdies

In today's episode:Nanaimo’s Katzberg captures hammer throw gold at Glasgow Commonwealth GamesOceanside couple scammed out of $600,000 with fake politician endorsementRegional District of Nanaimo unveils new fire training centreNNN’S Last 10: Discontent City had impacts still being felt todayCouncil adopts new off-street parking bylaw‘Imagine this as twinning Boxwood:’ support given for new Nanaimo light-industrial areaEsquimalt advances deer fencing rules to save gardens, protect wildlifeRCMP ask for aid to identify Cowichan Home Depot theft suspectEvan Hammond wins posthumous BCHL broadcaster of the year awardFindlay says ‘no directive’ to B.C. Conservatives on First Nations terminologyRegional District of Central Kootenay evacuation informationFormer Harper cabinet minister Chris Alexander to run for mayor of TorontoJordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq

In today's episode:Man arrested after ‘driving directly into vehicles’ at Nanaimo mallParksville officials warn of cougar in area after livestock killedNNN’s Last 10: Downtown Nanaimo’s transformation, and remaining sore spotsNanaimo RCMP investigating suspicious fire in Bowen ParkCanoe races an important part of Snuneymuxw culture and heritageFormer Nanaimo supportive housing tenant broke in twice, stole credit cardsDuncan issues response following StatsCan’s crime severity index rankingTrio of Duncan firefighters deployed to Kamloops for wildfire responseTemporary location set up for Port Alberni’s ServiceBC following fireMissing man last seen in Kelowna may be walking to Anahim LakeCrews coming from Yukon, Alberta, Mexico to help with B.C.’s wildfiresKatzberg wins hammer throw, Canada claims six gymnastics medals at Commonwealth GamesAsian shares slip and South Korea’s Kospi index sinks 11% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks

In today's episode:‘We had a lot of fun out there:’ third-generation Nanaimo tubber wins 2026 World Championship raceBusiness Notes: Two more Nanaimo businesses offering U-Haul servicesBoundary change for selected RDN properties given provincial go-aheadVancouver Island golfer Knight sets sights on reaching PGA TourRoyal Canadian Legion in Canada celebrates 100 yearsQualicum Beach backs nature guide with $2,500 grantAdaptive baseball program celebrates successful season in DuncanTown of Lake Cowichan looks back at 2025, and ahead to the future24/2026/RMassive wildfires near Clinton merge to create own weather systemMan in his 60s dead in scuba diving incident off West Vancouver, B.C.: policeQUIZ: A time for summer’s heatWildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux

In today's episode:‘Speed is being looked at:’ driver killed in early morning downtown Parksville crashNanaimo RCMP arrest man following Nanaimo North Town Centre incidentRV technician, carpentry trades spots coming to VIU, B.C. gov’t announcesNanaimo hospital perinatal unit gets unexpected boostTime Capsule: How will Nanaimo change in the next 10 years?LETTER TO THE EDITOR: From Wildfires to VirusesAlberni Valley wildland firefighters deploy to Merritt24/2026/R23/2026/COTWRegional District of Central Okanagan evacuation informationBonaparte (St’uxwtéws) First Nation evacuation informationKelly, Polk combine for 2 TDs as Argos dump B.C. Lions 26-12Wildfire forces another 55,000 people to evacuate in southwest France

In today's episode:City of Nanaimo Mayor Krog announces re-election campaign for third termNew improvements unveiled for Loudon Park at Nanaimo's Long LakeProvincial funding helps expand VIU skilled-trades training‘I’m playing great golf:’ Nanaimo golfer qualifies for U.S. Amateur ChampionshipsNanaimo senior killed after being hit by SUV on Departure Bay Rd.The Globe Live Studio under new ownership, updates events policyRestoring the Anderton Riverbank, Courtenay presents three design options to the publicFire in Duncan that displaced 16 one of two suspicious blazesToad migration well underway in rural CowichanB.C. Nurses’ Union to end strike, accept mediators’ recommendationsVIDEO: Sun, sweat and smiles fill the Kelowna 2026 B.C. Summer Games2 Vancouver Canucks prospects named to Hockey Canada’s World Junior showcasePompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed ceiling of a banquet hall, with more fragments to come

In today's episode:Man accused of sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl at Nanaimo Aquatic CentreTELUS Living Nanaimo opens in downtown NanaimoNNN’s last 10: Nanaimo hospital on the road to recoveryResidents nearing move-in day at new Nanaimo Centre of HopeUpper ridge leads to record-breaking high temperature in NanaimoHeat wave breaks multiple temperature records through Nanaimo & OceansideDangerous logjam prompts safety warning on Cowichan RiverPaving planned for Boys Road Thursday and Friday, traffic delays expectedCobble Hill’s new community stage now completeRegional District of Kitimat-Stikine Evacuation InformationCity of Kimberley Evacuation InformationCrime rate decreases for 2nd year in a row in CanadaUS strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate

In today's episode:‘It’s about the basic services we rely on’ Leonard Krog seeking re-election in NanaimoNanaimo council wants more water & energy info before future data centre proposalsLantzville Dickinson Road improvements could cost upwards of $6 millionStage four water restrictions coming Friday for Nanaimo Regional DistrictNNN’s Last 10: Population growth in Nanaimo carries pros and consPublic hearing coming for pair of four-storey Parksville apartmentsFirefighters respond to structure fire in DuncanRollovers don’t stop Alberni Valley offroad racer from competingB.C. Wildfire Service, Cowichan agencies train for coordinated wildfire responseEvacuation Order issued for South Chilcotin Mountains areaEvacuation Alert issued for Bonanza Creek Fire AreaRCMP Black Hawk helicopters were bid to placate Trump: reportComic-Con 2026: Marvel returns to Hall H and 'Spaceballs' sequel hype begins

In today's episode:Island Health warning of potential measles exposure in NanaimoNanaimo is looking for its next poet laureateProvince approves SFN voting in City of Nanaimo electionsMunicipal boundary extension receives provincial approvalMurder charge laid in connection to Nanaimo woman’s disappearanceNanaimo honours Japanese Canadian history with new legacy projects at parksEarly-morning fire razes Service BC building in Port AlberniCVRD issues reminder to watch for migrating toadlets near Cowichan Valley Trail24/2026/REvacuation Alert for area south of Hells GateEvacuation Order issued for Hells GateAbbotsford entrepreneurs represent B.C. at G20 summitTrump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say

In today's episode:NNN Last 10: Transportation expansions changing the way Nanaimo moves‘I just want to shoot and go home:’ brazen Nanaimo drive-by shooting trial startsNanaimo considers contributing $75,000 to affordable housing pilot projectLoyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society puts out SOS for support boatsValued Whiskey Creek amenity reopens following devastating fireStrong Cowichan presence helps Crimson Tide claim B.C. regional rugby titleCampbell River RCMP investigating early morning stabbingProvince, BC Hydro to build 100 MW battery storage facility in Cowichan ValleyVictoria Deaf community calls for new service hub after closure16 foreign nationals arrested in Vancouver during World CupVIDEO: ‘No nurse wants to be out here’: BCNU rallies outside Kelowna hospitalTrump says 50% tariffs coming to some Canadian productsMan stabs tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

In today's episode:‘I just want to shoot and go home:’ brazen Nanaimo drive-by shooting trial startsNanaimo considers contributing $75,000 to affordable housing pilot projectLoyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society puts out SOS for support boatsValued Whiskey Creek amenity reopens following devastating fireStrong Cowichan presence helps Crimson Tide claim B.C. regional rugby titlePROGRESS: A century of service at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 49Campbell River RCMP investigating early morning stabbingVictoria Deaf community calls for new service hub after closureKaatza Station Museum unveils Ts’uubaa-asatx exhibit in Lake Cowichan16 foreign nationals arrested in Vancouver during World CupEvacuation Alert issued for St. Mary Lake areaU.S. hits Canada with steep tariffs on range of products, including hockey sticksEx-soldier started a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a New York federal building, FBI says

In today's episode:Business Notes: Woodgrove Centre’s Landmark Cinemas completes major upgradesCOLUMN: Nanaimo’s dragon boat festival needs more support‘Where the Lines Let Go’ exhibition displayed in ParksvilleOceanside FC offers H.E.L.P to build soccer in the regionRegional District of Nanaimo residents may be fined $500 for recycling contamination24/2026/R23/2026/COTWFlashback: No dispensary, preserving mill gravesite, new lightning detection systemEvacuation Alert issued for the French Bar Fire AreaEvacuation Alert issued for properties in Electoral Area EQUIZ: A salute to Canadian musicWORLD CUP DAILY, July 19: Kick-off for the championship match is 12 p.m. PT today

In today's episode:Monet added to immersive Beyond Van Gogh experience opening in NanaimoMan sentenced for random Nanaimo mischief spree, spitting assaultHVAC, renos among work during Nanaimo Aquatic Centre closureTwo Nanaimo e-scooter collision in one month prompts warning from RCMPYoung Nanaimo e-scooter rider injured in vehicle collision$53K from touring cyclists strengthens perinatal care at Nanaimo hospitalEco Team in the Comox Valley sorts event litter outGrandson of NHL legend Ken Dryden signs with B.C. junior hockey teamJubilee Street closure extension planned next weekB.C. Premier Eby wants Canada to adopt RICO-type laws to combat organized crimeEvacuation Alert issued for areas in Electoral Area E (Bonaparte Plateau)Kelowna MP hangs with the kids to announce Canada Child Benefit increaseMount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List

In today's episode:‘Relentless’ Nanaimo property offender arrestedCar hits front of pet-supply store in NanaimoUnionized City of Parksville workers have new contractNew Nanaimo theatre group planning first showTrees in Nanaimo save the city $13.7 million, according to a reportLighting approved for Beban Park natural grass fieldEco Team in the Comox Valley sorts event litter outCVRD encouraging residents to take advantage of water conservation rebatesResidents upset with Aspen Road development in ComoxHighway 1 remains closed at Boston Bar due to wildfiresDelta to open first-of-its-kind in B.C. ash scattering site‘I've finally made it to the Horseshoe’: Shania Twain plays Toronto bar that once eluded herAsian shares sink, with Tokyo down more than 5% as slumping AI stocks drag world markets lower

In today's episode:Nanaimo RCMP seeks help in locating wanted manFederal grant funding half of Ravensong Aquatic Centre upgradesShelter - A Play ReadingNew ferry arrives to serve the Nanaimo Harbour-Gabriola Island routeCity of Nanaimo invites applications for 2027–2029 Poet LaureateTeamwork with First Nation, company, B.C. gov’t helps forest business growGurdeep Pandher returns to Victoria with a message beyond bhangraVictoria whale watching company sale ‘opens the door to reach more people’Town of Lake Cowichan receives wildfire risk mitigation grantHeat Warnings issued for some areas of B.C.Evacuation Order for One Mile Lake Park (7362 Highway 99, Pemberton)Too fast up, distracted down: Research firm tracking Canadian fatal crashesUS expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

In today's episode:Nanaimo council supports funding application for Duke Point interchange projectPolice investigate ‘devastating’ Nanaimo Judo Club fireNightOwls poised for best season yetPacific Arts Market in Nanaimo, an art gallery and active community spaceLantzville council moves to borrow $3 million for Dickinson RoadNanaimo council provides support for Duke Point Hwy. interchange grantMedical emergency turns BC Ferries vessel back to Victoria, delays sailings24/2026/R23/2026/COTWMan arrested in Kamloops for violent offences in Cranbrook, Chilliwack‘Significant’ wildfire events likely in B.C. later this week: officialsSooke pilot dies in helicopter crash while battling Colorado wildfireWORLD CUP DAILY, July 14: Semi-finals start today

In today's episode:‘It’s a priority file:’ Nanaimo Mounties probe assault of joggerNurses picket outside NRGH calling for improved nurse retention and workplace safetyStriking nurses set up picket lines outside Nanaimo hospitalSecurity increased after vandalism incident at B.C. sand sculpture competitionNanaimo council won’t support campaign to keep Snowbirds in the airSean Edward McKierahanAI control: Victoria councillors put data centres on the agenda1/2026/PH22/2026/REvacuation Alert for two properties in Electoral Area “E” (Bonaparte Plateau)Evacuation Alert for Anarchist Mountain, Cougar Court and Sasquatch Trail areaFormer Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dead at age 88Death toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital

In today's episode:Nanaimo’s council defers decision to support funding for Duke Point interchange projectSuspected vandalism damages Parksvillle sand sculpturesSuspected sand sculpture vandalism saddens Parksville Beach Fest officialsConstruction to start on south Nanaimo supportive housing complexBusiness Notes: Merit Home Furniture store is having a big clearance saleBC Wildfire says drone disrupted aerial operations at Brunswick Complex blazeSearch halted for woman swept over Stamp Falls near Port Alberni1/2026/PHSCENE AND HEARD: Valley Cats features purr-fect pets at bookstoreDrivesmart: Most common intersection driving mistakes in B.C. (and how collisions happen)Texans dominate Calgary Stampede rodeo finals taking four of seven eventsQUIZ: Are you ready for a summer vacation?WORLD CUP DAILY, July 12: England and Argentina head to semi-finals

In today's episode:Early-morning fire damages Nanaimo Judo Club buildingTrial to start for man charged in fatal shooting at Nanaimo fast food restaurantLocal government election candidate info sessions offeredNanaimo’s E&N Trail extending further south into Chase RiverLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Treating census workers with respectIconic Victoria cathedral bells ring for 45 minutes to mark 90th anniversarySurvey ranks Victoria 2nd-best city in Canada1/2026/PHEvacuation Alert for the Premier Lake and Lussier River areaMurder charge laid after motor vehicle incident in VanderhoofConor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329WORLD CUP DAILY, July 11: Spain heads to semi-finals

In today's episode:City reminds residents to complete 2026 CensusWhile still high, Nanaimo’s unemployment rate drops againNanaimo Track and Field Club athletes bring home medals from major summer eventsNanaimo report outlines climate-related hazards and mitigation optionsHeadline history: Nanaimo Port Authority works on ‘passenger-only ferry’ in 2000Flock Safety cameras haven’t arrived on Vancouver Island despite claimsVictoria teen pedals across Canada for Terry Fox FoundationVictoria police handcuffed on returning fugitives with out-of-province warrants1/2026/PHNursing picket lines to expand across B.C. as bargaining reaches ‘impasse’New involuntary care facilities to be opened in Surrey and Prince GeorgeUPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled in Alberta, but RCMP say 6-year-old still missingTrump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing

In today's episode:Proposed Lantzville bylaw to move away from newspaper notices defeated‘Constant deluge of airplanes:’ airport noise concerns continue in Qualicum Beach‘Nothing to brag about:’ RCMP cracking down on dangerous Nanaimo road usersCommunity shows up to paint mural for Old City intersectionConceptual design produced for Nanaimo’s extensive Long Lake projectFour deaths recorded in Nanaimo from toxic street drugs in MayFundraiser aims to repatriate body of Turkish man murdered in SaanichVictoria’s Fairmont Empress named Canada’s top city hotel for second yearCollision closes Malahat Thursday evening: West Shore RCMPShelter-in-place order lifted in Vanderhoof after police incidentLocal orchardists propose drilling into Okanagan aquifer to alleviate drought3 sent to hospital after tornado touches down near Alberta-Saskatchewan borderHong Kong eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban

In today's episode:Nanaimo Votes 2026: General Local Election information for interested candidatesProlific Nanaimo property offender wanted, againIMAX and recliner seating now available at Nanaimo theatreMichelle Kocourek, Nanaimo’s ‘Queen of all things Silly Boat,’ diesClippers 2026-27 BCHL schedule releasedCommunity shows up to paint mural for Old City intersectionPHOTOS: Eagle chick returns to its Victoria nest after BC SPCA checkupCity of Nanaimo, RDN to give prospective candidates the 411 on elections1/2026/PHRCMP rescue 11 people from overturned canoe in Burrard Inlet3 rescued after vessel sinks on Stuart Lake near Fort St. JamesAlberta lands $13-billion Meta data centre projectUS launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

In today's episode:Speeding, noise enforcement requested in Nanaimo’s Departure BayNon-profit to pick Nanaimo family for home ownership dreamHabitat for Humanity opens new pop-up shop in Nanaimo to support community projectsContentious Englishman River area development revisedLena TennantRichard Ernest WilmerWildfire sparked north of Duncan, minimal growth overnight1/2026/PHDuncan BIA offers funds for vandalism for downtown members1 dead in Coquitlam house fire, RCMP sayB.C. nurses allege employer threats and intimidation due to job actionB.C. man among 37 charged in major U.S. crackdown on Indian crime syndicatesJuly 8: Your Daily Horoscope

In today's episode:Application for Nanaimo cannabis shop going to public hearing‘Really exciting:’ Coco Cafe takes over concession duties at Nanaimo’s Hullo terminalWeather, injury pulls Vancouver Island team out of Alaska adventure raceBrain-injured offender sentenced for series of Nanaimo crimesHabitat for Humanity opens new pop-up shop in Nanaimo to support community projectsHunter fined/banned for altering license in Nanoose BayWoman missing, presumed drowned following incident at Stamp FallsHarbour Air lands in Campbell RiverWildfire burning on Mount Prevost in North CowichanUPDATE: Wildfire east of Kamloops being heldB.C.’s estimate for Massey Tunnel replacement more than doubles to $8.5BNanaimo residents’ hopes not enough for Canada to beat MoroccoIt's decision day in Prince Harry's final privacy suit against British tabloids

In today's episode:Nanaimo’s Rotary Bowl partially closed for major upgradesBusiness Notes: Yarn-Tastic has moved to a new location in NanaimoBogus call from ‘cops’ scams Parksville Qualicum Beach resident out of $5KNanaimo RCMP seek owner of bike ditched after alleged meat theftB.C. search and rescue crews train in critical scenarios on Nanaimo RiverMan charged after Victoria incident leaves 1 person critically injuredCowichan’s Sun Bowl shows off Pacific Northwest’s best in women’s flag footballPort Alberni eyes steps towards adventure park, asks ACRD to contributeEvacuation Order issued by Boothroyd Indian BandDrivesmart: Why the law requires you to move over for a speeding driverIn the news today: NATO summit in Turkey, Khamenei funeral, public servants returnWORLD CUP DAILY, July 5: Canada & Paraguay eliminated from World Cup

In today's episode:Nanaimo United FC U18 girls chasing provincial soccer crownLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nanaimo parking policiesValued Nanaimo thrift store savedVancouver Island BMX rider to represent Canada at world championships in AustraliaCOLUMN: Efforts to revitalize downtown seem to have paid offKSS valedictorians Orchid Storey and Samantha Kalbfleisch deliver speechTseshaht sing, dance, fish for Indigenous Peoples Day at Papermill DamCongratulations Lake Cowichan class of 2026!‘It’s what’s best for my constituents’: MLA Boultbee explains decision to join B.C. NDPB.C. Lions earn 1st win of CFL season, dumping Edmonton Elks 36-24 in KelownaSmoke from wildfire near Boston Bar fills Okanagan skiesCanada ousted from World Cup with 3-0 loss to MoroccoBritish military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen

In today's episode:Nanaimo RCMP seek owner of bike ditched after alleged meat theftNanaimo’s own Ora Cogan makes the Polaris Prize Long List‘A lot of fun:’ funds raised for pets in need during Nanaimo SPCA’s Lock-in For LoveTreasured Qualicum Beach lodge re-opensBC Ball Hockey provincials come to NanaimoParksville city councillor returns from FCM conference in EdmontonNew bridge improves safety, linking west and east Courtenay for cyclists and pedestriansPowerhouse singer-songwriters play house concert in Port AlberniLaDonna Lucy KnutsonB.C. Conservative Leader Findlay emphasizes party unity following caucus retreatEvacuation alert issued for wildfire north of Boston BarLetter: Shame that 24 Sussex allowed to deteriorateIran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

In today's episode:Increased water restrictions coming for Parksville and LadysmithVIU tech diploma program modernized and includes cybersecurity and AIMachleary-Campbell intersection in Nanaimo closed into next week‘Life is pretty good right now:’ Nanaimo’s Dylan Coghlan back with Golden KnightsNanaimo’s Chinese community want their history and heritage more recognizedLong-time member of Nanaimo Royal Canadian Legion branch given highest honourCampbell Riverite goes from local mascot to Trooper drummer‘Put on the map’: Blue Jays gift $50K to Victoria baseball, softball academyAnchorage Project breaks ground in Comox Valley, supporting people with intellectual disabilitiesMan dead after Cranbrook arrest, police watchdog investigatingSurrey judge sets 4-year sentence for driving ‘rampage’ that led to 13 crashes, 9 victims injuredAlberta government submits West Coast pipeline applicationWORLD CUP DAILY, July 2: England, USA and Belgium advance to the Round of 16

In today's episode:Nanaimo’s Chinese community want their history and heritage more recognizedLong-time member of Nanaimo Royal Canadian Legion branch given highest honourNanaimo’s Rotary Bowl undergoing major upgradesTwo teens hit by car along Nanaimo’s Departure Bay RoadNew judge assigned to Nanaimo’s strained provincial court systemNew contract for unionized City of Nanaimo employees continues labour peaceRibit, working to eliminate invasive bullfrogs in Comox ValleyCurrent Outage - North-East of GORGE RD, West of TILLICUM RD, South of VINCENT AVECanada Day earthquake felt in Washington, Greater VictoriaSoil washing facility opens in Chilliwack, first of its kind in North AmericaB.C. nurses issue strike notice as they reach ‘breaking point,’ union president saysWhat to expect (and do) in the first 4 weeks with a puppyWORLD CUP DAILY, July 2: England, USA and Belgium advance to the Round of 16

In today's episode: New judge assigned to Nanaimo’s strained provincial court system B.C. Hydro says outage like one in Nanaimo Sunday not rare Vancouver-based metal act will be performing in Nanaimo Yukon minerals work still under review despite federal announcement Kelowna riding coach found guilty of sex crimes, child luring Federal funding boosts Okanagan food rescue project 17K hotdogs consumed: Vancouver by the numbers as FIFA World Cup hits halfway mark 2 men charged with trafficking, sexual assault in Victoria Ladysmith pickleball courts opens, part of significant recreation expansion Victoria Crown taking on B.C. provincial court judge duties in Nanaimo in July Fast and furious B.C. motorcyclist wins appeal in dangerous driving sentence Shirley Margaret Mitchell (nee Bickerton)

In today's episode: Lithium ion battery suspected cause of Vancouver Island recycling centre fire Kelowna riding coach’s fate left to jury for alleged sex crimes, child luring Wildfire south of Lillooet burns in dangerous terrain, being monitored: BCWS Court declines to reopen Cowichan Tribes case to add private landowner Montrose B.C. Nurses’ Union files 72-hour strike notice to labour relations board Findlay shakes up B.C. Conservative caucus leadership, installs Maahs as interim leader B.C. attorney general joins Williams Lake mother’s call for child online safety PROGRESS 2026: Coulson Aviation’s night vision firefighting helped battle summer fires on Vancouver Island ‘Outraged and frightened:’ Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre in Nanaimo shuts down Escaped inmate from B.C. prison found dead Celebrate Canada Day with baseball and fireworks in Nanaimo Truck incident kills Lumby youth

In today's episode: Multiple fire departments knock down structure fire in Cherry Creek 6 people missing after charter boat sinks near Richmond, RCMP say Police searching for escaped inmate from Vancouver Island minimum-security prison Nanaimo author shares love of Canada PHOTOS: Qualicum Beach Triathlon draws athletes from all over Vancouver Island Lisa Young Nanaimo homicide case continually leads to tips ‘Canadian heroes’: Canada beats South Africa 1-0 to reach World Cup round of 16 UPDATE: Power restored to more than 11,000 Nanaimo customers after earlier outage RCMP seek dashcam footage related to deadly crash near Chase Business Notes: Commercial Street Night Market kicks off with a bang Landscaping-related fires seeing uptick amid hot, dry summer weather Celebrate Canada Day at Nanaimo’s Maffeo Sutton Park

In today's episode: God is a Scottish Drag Queen Port Alberni adds last-minute watch party for Canada vs. South Africa FIFA playoff match B.C. Lions remain winless after falling 41-33 to Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna Walk like a man: ‘freakishly handsome’ group getting fit, bonding at Nanaimo lake Vancouver Island Symphony’s Summer Sizzle Festival serenading mid-Island LETTER TO THE EDITOR: On the anniversary of the heat dome ‘A thank you to our community:’ Cedar Farmers Market celebrating 30 years B.C. twins drafted by same NHL team Vancouver Canucks select 2 forwards in second round of 2026 NHL Draft COLUMN: I miss the days of television guides Drum returned to Snuneymuxw family after 40 years What's happening around town: Red Dirt Skinners @Trinity

In today's episode: Sounds of Summer Tailgate Party Vandals damage headstones at historic Sooke cemetery Former Victoria Royals defenceman Verhoeff selected 9th overall in 2026 NHL draft Regional District of Nanaimo transfer station, landfill fees waived after curbside service disruption Researchers say Kitimat LNG facility’s flare problems causing massive pollution plume Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me - Tickets Available at Door Sounds of Summer Kick-Off Party - Tickets Available at Door Wildfire near Lillooet still out of control, sees minimal growth Vancouver Canucks select Caleb Malhotra with No. 3 pick in 2026 NHL draft B.C. man gets consecutive life sentences for failed murder plot in California Community vigil aims to unlock historic Nanaimo homicide case Town of Ladysmith calls for provincial help to curb ‘escalating crisis’ in watershed

In today's episode: Current Outage - North of MCKINLEY ST, South of CROFTON RD, West of Crofton Ferry , East of MARION ST Current Outage - North of COURTNEY ST, West of BLANSHARD ST, East of WHARF ST, South of BROAD ST LETTER: EVs are war-proof and help cut cost of living, says owner Fire crews tackle blaze at site of Victoria Butterfly Gardens Accused in B.C. horse bestiality elects trial by judge Verdict on its way: Jurors in deliberation as Lumby murder trial wraps up World Cup takes centre stage at Nanaimo’s Maffeo Sutton Park Man serving time for double murder in Yukon dies in Abbotsford Yukon hantavirus cruise ship passenger discharged from B.C. hospital, still recovering More details emerge on plans to turn unsold B.C. condos into rent-to-own housing Curbside collection disrupted for thousands of mid-Islanders What's happening around town: MEGAFAUNA RETURNS TO CHAR'S LANDING

In today's episode: Current Outage - 4200 block COMMERCE CIRCLE, 4200 block COMMERCE CIR Current Outage - 3200 block MAPLE ST Current Outage - 1200 block MOUNT MAXWELL RD, MOUNT MAXWELL PUMP2 VicPD seek man wanted in connection to armed robberies at 2 gas stations Collision between e-scooter and van leaves Nanaimo youth with minor injuries Young wolves spotted near Vancouver Island golf course spark warning ‘Almost perfect’: Victoria supporters back Canada despite first World Cup loss ‘It’s a starting point:’ Nanaimo advances pre-zoning properties for subsidized housing B.C. appeals court allows opioid class action to proceed, criticizes delay tactics Wildfire south of Lillooet 50 hectares, being assessed by BCWS What's happening around town: Electric Mermaid Gentlemen of the Blues sing the blues at Char’s Landing on June 25

In today's episode: Banman, Ellwood top flights in individual Men’s Club event at AGC Despite recent modest increase in visits, cross-border traffic still down from 2024 Advocates press B.C. to curb NDAs in harassment, abuse cases Nanaimo United FC teams want to finish season off strong Evacuation Alert issued for Skuppah IR 2 and IR 2 Inklyuhkinatko ‘Temperatures will be dropping:’ Nanaimo to see break from summer heat Trial begins for Kelowna equestrian coach accused of sex crimes, child luring 3 B.C. clean-energy projects among $16M announced from feds Campaign kicks off to help Loaves and Fishes finish food centre in Nanaimo Province launches program targeting repeat property crime offenders across B.C. Vernon resident swings her way to a world record What's happening around town: Electric Mermaid

In today's episode: Current Outage - 3400 block RICHMOND RD, 1900 block WOODLEY RD Indigenous Peoples Day in Nanaimo included visit from Prime Minister Small wildfire west of Cobble Hill under control Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in B.C. developing framework for beaver translocation 105-year-old dies of smoke inhalation days after fire at B.C. seniors complex Man allegedly bear sprays cricketers, breaks player’s arm in Vancouver: Police Registration on for fifth Hub City Soap Box Derby in Nanaimo B.C.’s Carey Price among 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees Property control probe expanded Canada-wide to parent company of Safeway, IGA RN Mary Skorupka who started in pediatrics, pedals with purpose for upcoming Tour de Rock Air support called in as wildfire flares-up at Kalamoir Park in West Kelowna Repeat property crime offender program piloted in Nanaimo expands province-wide

In today's episode: Electric Mermaid Current Outage - East of SAANICH RD, West of OLDFIELD RD, North of OLD W SAANICH RD, South of SEAN HTS SCENE AND HEARD: PAGO Grannies raise $3,000 at annual tea fundraiser NIWRA: Thousands of animals killed on B.C. highways each year Oceanside RCMP: Thieves steal Cadillac, beer; large tree set ablaze Evacuation Order issued for Kitzowitz IR 20 PHOTOS: Father’s Day Car Show draws big crowd in Qualicum Beach VIDEO: Otter family turns Beach Avenue into a wildlife crosswalk in Oak Bay Prime Minister in Nanaimo for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day THORPE REPORT: Junior boys’ volleyball takes the court Chilliwack author releases memoir about surviving mother’s ‘web of lies’ WORLD CUP DAILY, June 21: Vancouver hosts New Zealand vs. Egypt today at 6 p.m.

In today's episode: Harry Manx LIVE @Char's | Port, Alberni ‘Resilient people’: Stories from Lytton on the second day of 2026 wildfire Broombusters society celebrates 20 years of cutting broom on Vancouver Island Evacuation Alert issued for Zacht 5, Siska Flat 5A and Siska Flat 5B Evacuation Alert issued for Skuppah IR 2B Specialist on James Webb Telescope to present in Nanaimo LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Empathy and compassion is the answer HERBERT: Black Hills Nota Bene an icon on the B.C. wine scene Evacuation order expanded in Lytton in response to Saw Creek wildfire WORLD CUP DAILY, June 20: U.S. beats Australia; 4 matches Saturday involve Germany, Sweden Chris Hayhurst What's happening around town: John Reischman & The Jaybirds, Bluegrass...

In today's episode: First cruise ship to visit Port Alberni in seven years due to arrive on June 20 Mitchell throws for 5 TDs as Tiger-Cats dump visiting B.C. Lions 41-27 VIDEO & PHOTOS: Indigenous Peoples Day brings culture, connection to Colwood Wildfire of note near Lytton grows to 200 hectares, evacuation order issued Temple and boutique face long recovery after fire in Victoria’s Chinatown Site E, Homathko dam proposals divide B.C. First Nations, confound Site C critics Youth under 12-month terrorism peace bond in Salmon Arm school threat case Pair on floaties rescued after pushed across Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Evacuation Alert issued for portion of Village of Lytton and properties near Highway 1 Evacuation Alert issued for area north of Klahkamich 17 Canada Shore to begin filming in Kelowna’s McKinley Landing this month TransLink reports highest ridership since 2020 for Canada-Qatar match

In today's episode: ‘Wildest dreams’: Victoria soccer fans rejoice after Canada’s historic World Cup win WORLD CUP: Canada overpowers Qatar with massive 6-0 victory Lantzville under new water restrictions Federal government kicks in $5 billion for B.C. housing, infrastructure Wrestlefest shines independent pro wrestling spotlight on Nanaimo ‘I love Vernon’: Prime Minister tells visiting family Judith Nelson (nee Crawford) Nanaimo cancels plans for roundabout at Hammond Bay and Brickyard roads Nanaimo interested in bringing mini soccer pitch to Beban Park Nanaimo summer tradition to have Commercial Street buzzing Thursday nights FBI assist RCMP with investigation of threat directed at Salmon Arm school Experienced general manager Richard Seeley ready to put his stamp on Abbotsford Canucks

In today's episode: AVCAC Permanent Art Collection Feedback Sessi... 2 people in serious condition after crash in Qualicum Beach B.C.’s medical specialist waitlists up 10%, and doctors say pressure is mounting A cut above the rest: Kelowna barber shop helps senior after wheelchair breaks B.C.’s Jim Hiller lands Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching job ‘Unidentified substance’ poured on to Port Coquitlam Terry Fox statue: RCMP Addressing an epidemic: Bailey’s Law on intimate partner violence becomes official Reinstated Victoria school board turns back time, gets down to business Nanaimo Theatre Group wins several awards in North Island Zone Festival Caltrops found in dirt on popular Comox Valley trail ‘I punted him:’ Nanaimo area woman kicks cougar to protect goat US$15.7 billion floating LNG facility proposed for northwest B.C.

In today's episode: Electric Mermaid Current Outage - 1500 block CHAPLIN ST, 1500 block CHAPLIN RD Current Outage - 3000 block BUTLER MAIN RD Evacuation alert issued after wildfire grows to 22 hectares west of Princeton Bailey’s Law, on intimate partner violence, passes third reading in Senate New well-being plan for children aims for better coordination in B.C. government Developer cautions Nanaimo about not keeping up with necessary infrastructure work Evacuation Alert issued for Tulameen Electoral Area H Canadian administrators honour RDN CAO Holmes No structures lost in suspicious West Kelowna wildfire: Fire Chief Snuneymuxw First Nation finalizes purchase of fifth B.C. casino Seasonal Nanaimo bus service changes to come into effect