Nanaimo Daily - June 16, 2026

Nanaimo Daily - June 18, 2026

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

Nanaimo Daily - June 17, 2026

In today's episode: * SIZZLE: From The Deep * SIZZLE: Calls of the Wild * SIZZLE: Three to Tango * Current Outage - 1500 block KANGAROO RD * Canadian fighter jets to train off west coast of Vancouver Island * 1 dead after car drives wrong way on northbound lanes of Coquihalla Highway * B.C. looking at revisiting Site E and Homathko dams * Canada sees a 23% reduction in opioid deaths in 2025 * $66M proposed settlement reached in B.C. birth alert class-action lawsuit * Elder abuse incidents increasing in B.C., senior’s advocate says * B.C.’s Rod Brind’Amour lifts the Stanley Cup again What's happening around town: * Summer SIZZLE Series

Nanaimo Daily - June 16, 2026

In today's episode: * Ty Koch LIVE @Char's * Port Alberni paramedic retires after 34 years on the job * PHOTOS: Nanaimo Pride parade celebrates progress * PHOTOS: Nanaimo goes full-rainbow for annual Pride Parade * ALBERNI GOLF: Dabb nabs top spot in individual gross event at Alberni Golf Club * THORPE REPORT: Nanaimo junior volleyballers claim pennants * Pride flag raised at city hall to celebrate Pride Month in June * Nanaimo toxic drug deaths jump as part of worrying 2026 trend * WORLD CUP DAILY, June 14: ‘Socceroos’ win historic match in Vancouver; 4 games Sunday * Business Notes: Carlos O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Pub adding large patio * Farmers’ market coupon program returns What's happening around town: * The Piano Men starring Jim Witter

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