Nanaimo Daily - June 15, 2026

Nanaimo Daily - June 15, 2026

In today's episode: * Arabian Nights * J.Knutson (Spirit of the West) @Char's * Current Outage - East of HAZELTON PL, North of EDGELOW ST, South-West of ARBUTUS RD * Harris tosses 3 TDs as Roughriders trip B.C. Lions 31-27 in CFL thriller * Family event in Nanaimo’s south end features a pet parade * Nanaimo’s council considers banning camping in two downtown parks * LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A four-year plan that deserves a closer look * ‘Expression and celebration:’ Nanaimo Pride parade & festival taking over downtown * WORLD CUP DAILY, June 13: Show time in Vancouver tonight; Canada ties opener * Nanaimo RCMP seize large amount drugs, firearm after pursuit of vehicle * RCMP: Beware of fake jewelry scammers active on Vancouver Island * ‘Not negotiable’: Syilx Okanagan Nation says Brodie, One B.C. not welcome

Nanaimo Daily - June 14, 2026

In today's episode: * MOONDANCE: The Van Morrison Songbook * How are ticket prices looking in Vancouver on FIFA World Cup Eve? * “I’ve never touched any student there:’ former Nanaimo pastor denies alleged sex crimes * A world-class Tudor treasure: B.C. hotel reigns as Canada’s best * B.C. seeks national rules to rein in gambling advertising * PHOTOS: Fraser Valley Bosnians catch World Cup fever * PHOTOS: Hundreds gather in Victoria as Canada earns historic World Cup point * Former Langley Mountie convicted of assault should be jailed for three months: Crown * Nanaimo dragon boat team captures gold at regatta in Alberni Valley * Okanagan world champion martial artist home for a rest * Charges upgraded in Vancouver vehicle-ramming incident that left 1 dead: police * Nanaimo Rowing Club invites community to Come and Try Rowing

Nanaimo Daily - June 13, 2026

In today's episode: * *DANCE* to Ethan Askey & The Elevators @... * Beloved employee retires after 28-plus years with Quality Foods * RDN launches Stage 3 outdoor watering restrictions * Abbotsford Canucks name Richard Seeley as new general manager * TROZZO: What a doctor on Canada’s bench in ’86 bench taught me about the World Cup * Vancouver Island community mourns loss of beloved therapeutic horse * Indigenous graduates in Nanaimo recognized in Semélshun ceremony * B.C. says social media bill falls short, expert calls it ambitious * Two musical acts will come together for concert at St. Paul’s Anglican Church * Alison George Abbott * Bailey’s Law, on intimate partner violence, moves forward in Senate * B.C. rideshare service brings mountain shuttle back for Parks Canada

Nanaimo Daily - June 12, 2026

In today's episode: * 06-10-2026 - Alberni Valley Sort'nGo Centre closure for June 21 * B.C.’s Jenn Gardiner re-signs with Vancouver Goldeneyes * BC Prosecution Service approves driving charge for Interior Mountie * 1 person taken to hospital after Vancouver Island vehicle crash * Nanaimo District Secondary girls’ soccer achieves B.C. soccer supremacy * Forests minister talks saw mills, old-growth and caribou in B.C. Interior * Board of Education Meeting- Strategic Directions Committee- June 10, 2026 * Vancouver Island resident bilked out of $40K online via AI-generated ad * Nanaimo RCMP make arrest in shooting incident * B.C. man fined $6,000 for illegally transporting protected snapping turtle * B.C. government straining to show World Cup’s economic benefit What's happening around town: * Sixx Paxx - 19+ Only

Nanaimo 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