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.

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June 11, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 11, 2026
In today's episode:
Nanaimo RCMP issue warning after traffic stop involving grad students
Accused in Lumby murder case offers murky account of day ex-wife was killed
Nanaimo remains among dwindling group of cities seeing rent costs increase
‘Worthy of rebuke:’ Damages awarded to investigator fired after B.C. Misfire report
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: RURAL HOUSING STRATEGY PROJECT
City of Nanaimo again asks province for ‘dry’ supportive-housing units
Fred Penner will be headlining entertainment at Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta
Former Okanagan man guilty of historical sexual offences against minor
Mid-Island SAR teams brace for busy season
Saanich police perform CPR during two-patient medical emergency
B.C. rolls out online home tests for learner licence tests
Courtenay-Alberni MP introduces bill to make mental health services accessible
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5min
June 10, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 10, 2026
In today's episode:
Current Outage - South of VAN ISLE WAY, West of VETERANS MEMORIAL PKY, East of JACKLIN RD, North of KELLY RD
05-08-2026 - Union ratifies Collective Agreement
Langley City responds in legal fight with sitting councillor
Nanaimo landscape artist showcasing work at Art 10 Gallery this June and July
Revelstoke railroaders among 300 CPKC staff on strike
The Nanaimo Jazz scene flourishes with the local Jazz groups working together to organize the Sunday Jazz Brunch series
Police investigating Vancouver Island restaurant fire appeal for witnesses
‘Create meaningful moments:’ hairstylist teaching dad’s to do their daughters hair
Nanaimo’s former heritage planner recognized for lifetime of promoting B.C.’s heritage
Stab wounds detailed in Lumby woman’s murder trial
Teen presumed drowned after boating incident northeast of Quesnel
What's happening around town:
The Alan Jackson Experience
...more
8min
June 09, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 09, 2026
In today's episode:
Current Outage - 1400 block FINLAYSON VIEW, 0 block FINLAYSON VIEW PL
Nanoose Bay man still rocking in floor curling at 100 years old
District of Lantzville will hold open house to discuss future of historic church
BRIONES: Going cuckoo over photographing birds
City of Nanaimo wants public input on impacts of rising sea levels
250 original ancient objects bring Egypt to life in Victoria museum
Vancouver Island’s Nicoll brothers sign pro baseball deals in Hamilton
One fatality in vehicle crash on Highway 5 near McLure: RCMP
Three-year funding injection bolsters Rutherford Elementary library
Business Notes: Expect lots of fun at Landlubber Pub during FIFA games
NDSS senior girls earn AAA provincial soccer crown
Evacuation Alert issued for Poole Creek / Gates Lake area of Electoral Area C
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7min
June 08, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 08, 2026
In today's episode:
Stone Poets @Char's
Alberni Arts Council’s featured artist: Muriel A Bush
Deception used to fool Nazis prior to D-Day invasion, says Nanaimo Legion exec
Nanaimo RCMP asks for public’s help in finding owner of stolen tools
VIDEO: Vancouver Island restaurant destroyed in early morning fire
New six-storey housing development with 95 units proposed for Northfield Road
Island Time to bring a close to Nanaimo gymnastics season
Maple Ridge pro cyclist wins silver in Italian race
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mark Carney and Bananarama
‘We desired to find a tunnel’: B.C. wall yields artifacts, no tunnels
Langford dad leads age-old method to ‘teach the child and carve their character’
COLUMN: Climbing Mount Benson well worth the effort
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3min
June 07, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 07, 2026
In today's episode:
DanceABLE
One B.C. forced to move venues in Kamloops after $7.7K security bill from city
Vehicle severs pole off highway in Nanaimo, knocking out power
PHOTOS: B.C.’s Science World fully transforms into FIFA World Cup match ball
Nanaimo’s jobless rate remains one of highest in Canada
A third of B.C.’s drowning deaths in 2025 happened in the summer months
Surrey mayor breaks silence on police chief firing maelstrom
Graham Clowes
B.C. adds 25,000 jobs in May, but still falling behind Canada as a whole
2 mosquito species in B.C. show results for virus that can cause human illness
District Newsletter – June 5, 2026
UFC pay-per-view era in Canada ending with move to Paramount Plus in 2027
...more
7min
June 06, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 06, 2026
In today's episode:
Painted Faces, Flowing Sleeves
Hospice Butterfly Release
Current Outage - North of MUSGRAVE RD
WHAT’S ON: Port Alberni events for the week of June 3, 2026
B.C. hockey icon’s story garners honours on both sides of border
Former owner of Port Alberni mill fined, banned from hiring foreign workers
Dead humpback whale reported floating off Vancouver Island coast
Locked out Kelowna daycare files suit against landlord, property manager
Savour the docuseries brings Victoria live-fire dining to the screen
Premier David Eby presents a path for B.C.’s fate at Indigenous conference
Summer kickoff: Dragon Boat Festival races into Victoria earlier than usual
Westwood Park trails fully re-open after ‘aggressive’ bear encounter
...more
9min
June 05, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 05, 2026
In today's episode:
David Esson Young
Motorcycle driver dies in Port Alberni MVI
Aggressive bear complaints leads to closure of section of Nanaimo lake trail
Empress Hotel workers issue strike notice, Saturday picket line possible
Rossland hill closure linked to search in Trail man’s disappearance
New rental housing planned on Nanaimo’s Northfield Rd.
Suspect in Nanaimo vehicle theft and fraud arrested
Canada pumps money into forestry as task force warns of ‘existential risk’
Three-generation cycling team goes for Guinness World Record in Chilliwack
Sentence upheld for man guilty of stabbing B.C. cop
Robert Russell Burke
What's happening around town:
Menopause The Musical
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8min
June 04, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 04, 2026
In today's episode:
Vancouver Island school wins third B.C. girls rugby sevens title in 5 years
Truck smashes through Parksville jeweller’s window in break-in attempt
Regional District of Nanaimo approves Next Generation 911 contracts for Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Lantzville
Conservation officers alerted after bear ‘bluff charged’ Nanaimo family
Centrists regroup and Rustad weighs future under new B.C. Conservative Leader
Vancouver Island police seek suspects after victim loses $10K to scam
5 in custody after police chase ends south of Nanaimo
‘Bit on the warm side:’ May one of the driest in Nanaimo’s history
Bodies of 2 paddleboarders recovered from lake near Squamish
Next phase of Commercial Street construction project planned for 2028
Vancouver Canucks sign Russian forward, first signing by GM Ryan Johnson
Memories made for fan struck in the head by flying puck at Memorial Cup in Kelowna
...more
9min
June 03, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 03, 2026
In today's episode:
Vancouver Canucks name Manny Malhotra as 23rd head coach in franchise history
Police watchdog closes investigation on February crash in Kelowna
Scammers bilk Vancouver Island residents out of nearly $29K
Women in B.C. made 85 cents for every dollar men earned in 2025: Report
New ferry arrives, slated to serve Nanaimo-Gabriola route this summer
Excavator hitting gas line causes leak in north Nanaimo
B.C. rugby squad wins inaugural Western Canadian Championship
B.C. guides help ski touring app map safer routes in Canadian mountains
Africa, and all 54 of its countries, at centre of celebration in Nanaimo
NORAD to conduct live-fly routine training over Vancouver Island skies
B.C. releases 37 ‘commitments’ in Anti-Racism Action Plan with 2-year timeline
Crown argues accused was part of larger conspiracy at B.C. murder trial
...more
7min
June 02, 2026Nanaimo Daily - June 02, 2026
In today's episode:
Electric Mermaid Live Reads: Featuring Margo...
Kitchener Rangers win Memorial Cup over Everett, 3rd in franchise history
Great blue heron colony near French Creek welcomes new chick
Duncan, North Cowichan clash over boundary review
QUIZ: Are you ready for the Stanley Cup?
Kerry-Lynne Findlay will be the next leader of the B.C. Conservative Party
LETTER TO EDITOR: Open letter from three local respirologists
Schoolchildren in Abashiri, Japan celebrate sister city milestone with City of Port Alberni
Evacuation Alert issued for Fairmont Creek Area
B.C. baller signs with Vancouver Bandits ahead of Kelowna Hoopfest
What's happening around town:
Highwaymen Show
The Gentlemen of the Blues, Mick Sherlock...
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8min

FAQs about Nanaimo Daily:

How many episodes does Nanaimo Daily have?

The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.