Nanaimo Daily

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Nanaimo Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Each episode delivers a concise roundup of local news, events,... more

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The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.

Nanaimo Daily episodes:

July 01, 2026Nanaimo Daily - July 01, 2026
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
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5min
June 30, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 30, 2026
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
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5min
June 29, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 29, 2026
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
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5min
June 28, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 28, 2026
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
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5min
June 27, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 27, 2026
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
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5min
June 26, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 26, 2026
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
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6min
June 25, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 25, 2026
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
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6min
June 24, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 24, 2026
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
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7min
June 23, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 23, 2026
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.
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6min
June 22, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 22, 2026
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...
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6min

FAQs about Nanaimo Daily:

How many episodes does Nanaimo Daily have?

The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.