Nanaimo Daily - June 05, 2026

Nanaimo 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

Nanaimo 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

Nanaimo 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

Nanaimo 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...

Nanaimo Daily - May 31, 2026

In today's episode: * Dan Mangan * A JOURNEY HOME Hook Line and Hospice Sockeye... * Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell... * Kitchener Rangers win Memorial Cup over Everett, 3rd in franchise history * Port Alberni’s Coombs Country Candy re-opens after renos * ‘Exactly the kind of density I’m interested in:’ zoning proceeds for Departure Bay Rd. property * THORPE REPORT: Nanaimo track club honours athletes as new season underway * Duncan, North Cowichan clash over boundary review * Business Notes: Cueva Homes set to begin marketing campaign * QUIZ: Are you ready for the Stanley Cup? * Family Day festivities in Qualicum Beach takes over town core * Kerry-Lynne Findlay will be the next leader of the B.C. Conservative Party