Nanaimo Daily
By: Monkey & Bot
Language: en
Categories: News, Daily, Commentary
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, weather, and community updates — designed to be easy to listen to and easy to share.
Episodes
Nanaimo Daily - January 10, 2026
Jan 10, 2026Your daily news briefing for Nanaimo and Vancouver Island. Today: RCMP justified in shooting woman with replica gun in Ucluelet: IIO. Canada condemns Russia's use of hypersonic missile as escalatio...
Duration: 00:14:10Nanaimo Daily - January 09, 2026
Jan 09, 2026In today's episode:
Laughton scores in return to Philly, and Maple Leafs top Flyers 2-1 on Cowan's goal in OT Patrick Kane scores twice to reach 500 goals in Red Wings' 5-1 win over Canucks Attorney General granted ability to prosecute Walbran Valley anti-logging protesters Nanaimo Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy members hit podium at Vegas event Island professor sees Dry January as a springboard to a healthier lifestyle Response continues to Nanaimo area oil spill Port Alberni Fire knocks down blaze at former Western Forest Products saw mill Property crime dips overall in Nanaimo area, but theft from vehicles increases... Duration: 00:09:40Nanaimo Daily - January 08, 2026
Jan 08, 2026In today's episode:
Diesel spill cleanup after fuel delivery mistake near Campbell RiverIIO clears Nanaimo RCMP in April arrest investigationCoombs couple wins $500,000 from Lotto Max drawJennavieve Strub appointed as Nanaimo's Youth Poet LaureateFatal New Year's Day crash on Highway 4 near Cameron LakeVIU launches Career Closet offering free professional clothingUBCM raises concerns over Bill M216 housing fast-track proposalSnowed In Comedy Tour at Port Theatre (Jan 14)I Don't Belong Here at Malaspina Theatre (Jan 24-25)Sing Along, EH? with Piano Heist in Parksville (Feb 1)Cuban Vibes: Waves of Latin Jazz (Feb 13)Frozen Jr. at Port Theatre (Jan 12-13) Duration: 00:09:51Nanaimo Daily - January 07, 2026
Jan 07, 2026In today's episode:
Nanaimo has 12th most donors per capita in Canada for GoFundMeBuffalo Sabres fend off late comeback effort, dump Canucks 5-3Dump truck rollover at Nanoose Flats backs up trafficNanaimo RCMP looking for missing construction workerPremier David Eby embarking on trade mission to IndiaWarnings as weather front blasts southern B.C. with rain and snowSignificant Nanaimo wastewater project poised to get startedRegistration begins January 7 for the 2026-2027 school yearSPOTLIGHT:International Guitar NightSing Along, EH? with Piano HeistCuban Vibes: Waves of Latin Jazz Duration: 00:06:53Nanaimo Daily - January 6, 2026
Jan 06, 2026In today's episode:
- Suspected arson devastates Cowichan logging company
- December ends as one of the warmest on record in Nanaimo
- Environment Canada warns of heavy rain or snow for parts of B.C.
- Relocation efforts continue for downtown Nanaimo drop-in Hub
- Police call for hold and secure at Nanaimo high school
- Vancouver Island teen's killer again denied parole
- Memorial service planned for architect who imagined Nanaimo's waterfront
- City reveals 2026-2028 Urban Design Roster artists
- B.C...
Duration: 00:10:23Nanaimo Daily - January 05, 2026
Jan 05, 2026Your daily briefing for Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.
In today's episode:
Major Harewood development gets green light for 168 townhomesHighway 4 traffic delays expected at Cameron LakeParksville author publishes environmental children's bookIsland Health data reveals health challenges in Alberni-ClayoquotVancouver Island Marmot population reaches recovery milestoneNanaimo Hospital District commits to funding cardiac care labKing tide floods Port Alberni marina parking lotBC Hydro responds to North Saanich outageRCMP seek help finding missing woman Patricia KentClippers dominate second period in 7-3 winSidney Crosby delivers OT heroics for PenguinsUpcoming events: Tom Green, Spice Wannabe tribute, Mountain Film Festival Duration: 00:06:15