Nanaimo Daily - June 30, 2026

Nanaimo 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

Nanaimo 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

Nanaimo 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

Nanaimo 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

Nanaimo 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