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Nanaimo Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Lantzville, Cedar, Cassidy, Wellington, and Nanoose Bay - the Harbour City and its mid-Vancouver Island neighbours. Each morning we deliver a concise roundup of local news, community events, weather, BC Ferries updates (Departure Bay and Duke Point), VIU and school district notices, city council and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) developments, and the stories shaping life on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Designed to be easy to listen to on the drive to work and easy to share with your community.

  1. 17h ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-05

    In today's episode: Nanaimo Art Gallery celebrating golden anniversaryBusiness Notes: MGM Restaurant is closing after 42 years.Ladysmith Country Grocer wins diversity awardRDN Taxpayers Alliance to host public presentations in Parksville, NanaimoMotorcyclist says it’s a miracle he survived dramatic crash in NanaimoRemarkable recovery: Skier paralyzed from the neck down 13 years ago is running the Royal Victoria Marathon to help othersVictoria housing market slips as inventory outpaces September salesB.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health careU.S. Coast Guard suspends search for missing Ontario air ambulanceUS Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attackSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — Nanaimo Art Gallery celebrating golden anniversaryNanaimo News Bulletin — Business Notes: MGM Restaurant is closing after 42 years.Ladysmith Chronicle — Ladysmith Country Grocer wins diversity awardParksville Qualicum News — RDN Taxpayers Alliance to host public presentations in Parksville, NanaimoCHEK News — Motorcyclist says it’s a miracle he survived dramatic crash in NanaimoCHEK News — Remarkable recovery: Skier paralyzed from the neck down 13 years ago is running the Royal Victoria Marathon to help othersVancouver Island Free Daily — Victoria housing market slips as inventory outpaces September salesCHEK News — B.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health careTimes Colonist — U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for missing Ontario air ambulanceCHEK News — US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

  2. 1d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-04

    In today's episode: Job not finished for Nanaimo’s Mayoral incumbentOld City Quarter Association growing and developingThree Nanaimo Timbermen standouts chosen in NLL entry draftNanaimo considers making facilities more receptive for those with hidden disabilitiesCouncil raise, street trees and more from Ladysmith councilNew monument to Japanese Canadians reminder of dark period in B.C.’s pastB.C.’s Firearm Violence Prevention Act now in effect, bringing new rules for gun ownersSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — Job not finished for Nanaimo’s Mayoral incumbentNanaimo News Bulletin — Old City Quarter Association growing and developingNanaimoNewsNOW — Three Nanaimo Timbermen standouts chosen in NLL entry draftNanaimo News Bulletin — Nanaimo considers making facilities more receptive for those with hidden disabilitiesLadysmith Chronicle — Council raise, street trees and more from Ladysmith councilTimes Colonist — New monument to Japanese Canadians reminder of dark period in B.C.’s pastCHEK News — B.C.’s Firearm Violence Prevention Act now in effect, bringing new rules for gun owners

  3. 2d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-03

    In today's episode: Nanaimo elementary school zone speed reduction plan advancingNew water feature, extensive maintenance complete as Nanaimo pool to re-openUnlicensed driver avoids criminal record for high risk north Nanaimo crashClimate action hub holds election forum for City of Nanaimo candidatesSchool district elections remain, despite acclamations in RDN and Islands Trust‘A special day:’ Tour de Rock wraps up in downtown VictoriaB.C. Conservatives, NDP in tight election race, polling suggestsEby announces B.C. grocery ‘price guard’ during Kelowna visitSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — Nanaimo elementary school zone speed reduction plan advancingNanaimoNewsNOW — New water feature, extensive maintenance complete as Nanaimo pool to re-openNanaimoNewsNOW — Unlicensed driver avoids criminal record for high risk north Nanaimo crashCHLY 101.7 FM — Climate action hub holds election forum for City of Nanaimo candidatesCHLY 101.7 FM — School district elections remain, despite acclamations in RDN and Islands TrustVancouver Island Free Daily — ‘A special day:’ Tour de Rock wraps up in downtown VictoriaNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. Conservatives, NDP in tight election race, polling suggestsNanaimo News Bulletin — Eby announces B.C. grocery ‘price guard’ during Kelowna visit

  4. 3d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-02

    In today's episode: Former Nanaimo teacher banned after online sting bustClippers strike good Fortune with veteran’s returnNanaimo continues progress on plans to prepare for rising sea levelsNew Noel Brown artwork honours a Snuneymuxw Way of BeingNew Chemainus mural honours Japanese Canadian communityMissing teen found safe: Saanich PoliceSooke Brewing Company terminates co-owner after controversial T-shirt sparks backlashAlberta-to-B.C. pipeline listed as ‘project of national interest’ by CarneyWith great rain comes great responsibility: October is Drive Relative to Conditions monthEby promises plan to cut BC gas prices by up to 30 cents per litre if re-electedCanadian astronaut reaches International Space Station for six-month missionSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — Former Nanaimo teacher banned after online sting bustNanaimoNewsNOW — Clippers strike good Fortune with veteran’s returnNanaimoNewsNOW — Nanaimo continues progress on plans to prepare for rising sea levelsCity of Nanaimo News — New Noel Brown artwork honours a Snuneymuxw Way of BeingNanaimo News Bulletin — New Chemainus mural honours Japanese Canadian communityCHEK News — Missing teen found safe: Saanich PoliceVictoria Buzz — Sooke Brewing Company terminates co-owner after controversial T-shirt sparks backlashNanaimo News Bulletin — Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline listed as ‘project of national interest’ by CarneyBC RCMP News — With great rain comes great responsibility: October is Drive Relative to Conditions monthVictoria Buzz — Eby promises plan to cut BC gas prices by up to 30 cents per litre if re-electedTimes Colonist — Canadian astronaut reaches International Space Station for six-month mission

  5. 4d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-01

    In today's episode: Nanaimo Mayor and Council candidates grilled in open forumSnuneymuxw master artist work unveiled in Nanaimo on Truth and Reconciliation DayNanaimo considers continuing vandalism grant program for businesses in 2027Vancouver Island University athletes recognized by CCAA for academicsVictoria man receives Carnegie Medal for rescue of Chemainus paraglider on Mount PrevostFatal Tsawwassen crash not an intentional attack on B.C. Truth and Reconciliation event: policeCarney announces $1.2B for oceans ahead of expected pipeline decisionSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — Nanaimo Mayor and Council candidates grilled in open forumNanaimo News Bulletin — Snuneymuxw master artist work unveiled in Nanaimo on Truth and Reconciliation DayNanaimo News Bulletin — Nanaimo considers continuing vandalism grant program for businesses in 2027Nanaimo News Bulletin — Vancouver Island University athletes recognized by CCAA for academicsLadysmith Chronicle — Victoria man receives Carnegie Medal for rescue of Chemainus paraglider on Mount PrevostNanaimo News Bulletin — Fatal Tsawwassen crash not an intentional attack on B.C. Truth and Reconciliation event: policeTimes Colonist — Carney announces $1.2B for oceans ahead of expected pipeline decision

  6. 5d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-30

    In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election advance voting begins October 7‘They belong here:’ new welcome pole unveiled at Wellington SecondaryWhat are Nanaimo election candidates saying about the climate emergency?52-year-old Mitchel Lunn is missingMan who attacked Oak Bay woman in home with machete gets 7 1/2 yearsHupačasath hereditary chief orders Cermaq to close Boot Lagoon hatcheryWas Eby’s snap election call a bad bet for the B.C. NDP?Okanagan Nation Alliance blasts white nationalist group seen in KamloopsLNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat'Separation will not solve problems': Poilievre speaks in Alberta ahead of referendumCarney announces $1.2 billion for oceans ahead of expected pipeline decision4.2 magnitude earthquake rumbles 32km southwest of SeattleSources: City of Nanaimo News — Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election advance voting begins October 7NanaimoNewsNOW — ‘They belong here:’ new welcome pole unveiled at Wellington SecondaryThe Discourse — What are Nanaimo election candidates saying about the climate emergency?BC RCMP News — 52-year-old Mitchel Lunn is missingTimes Colonist — Man who attacked Oak Bay woman in home with machete gets 7 1/2 yearsHa-Shilth-Sa — Hupačasath hereditary chief orders Cermaq to close Boot Lagoon hatcheryNanaimo News Bulletin — Was Eby’s snap election call a bad bet for the B.C. NDP?Nanaimo News Bulletin — Okanagan Nation Alliance blasts white nationalist group seen in KamloopsMy Cowichan Valley Now — LNG Canada approves more than $30B Phase 2 expansion in KitimatTimes Colonist — 'Separation will not solve problems': Poilievre speaks in Alberta ahead of referendumTimes Colonist — Carney announces $1.2 billion for oceans ahead of expected pipeline decisionCHEK News — 4.2 magnitude earthquake rumbles 32km southwest of Seattle

  7. 6d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-29

    In today's episode: New 211-unit housing project on Nanaimo’s Northfield Road issued development permitThe City of Nanaimo looks to increase participation in LEAP programFormer financial planner seeking Nanaimo Mayor’s chairLocal voter turnout expected to suffer with looming provincial voteNanaimo group calls on city and developer to weigh new assessment of Rock City wetlandTrees to be removed in Nanaimo to make way for electric bus infrastructureMagnitude 4.9 earthquake near Port HardyMan serving sentence for extortion, break-and-enter, wanted on Canada-wide warrant: VicPDHMCS Max Bernays returns to Esquimalt after record-setting Arctic deploymentHeavy rain in forecast as warnings issued for Metro Vancouver, B.C. coastFormer Conservative MLA who crossed the floor to NDP drops out of provincial electionB.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second weekOntario Premier Doug Ford comes to Calgary, urges Albertans vote to remain in CanadaTrump says he expects Canada trade deal within weeks as import ban loomsSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — New 211-unit housing project on Nanaimo’s Northfield Road issued development permitNanaimo News Bulletin — The City of Nanaimo looks to increase participation in LEAP programNanaimoNewsNOW — Former financial planner seeking Nanaimo Mayor’s chairNanaimoNewsNOW — Local voter turnout expected to suffer with looming provincial voteCHEK News — Nanaimo group calls on city and developer to weigh new assessment of Rock City wetlandCHEK News — Trees to be removed in Nanaimo to make way for electric bus infrastructureEmergencyInfoBC — Magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Port HardyCHEK News — Man serving sentence for extortion, break-and-enter, wanted on Canada-wide warrant: VicPDVictoria Buzz — HMCS Max Bernays returns to Esquimalt after record-setting Arctic deploymentNanaimoNewsNOW — Heavy rain in forecast as warnings issued for Metro Vancouver, B.C. coastMy Cowichan Valley Now — Former Conservative MLA who crossed the floor to NDP drops out of provincial electionMy Cowichan Valley Now — B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second weekTimes Colonist — Ontario Premier Doug Ford comes to Calgary, urges Albertans vote to remain in CanadaCHEK News — Trump says he expects Canada trade deal within weeks as import ban looms

  8. Sep 28

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-09-28

    In today's episode: ‘Very hard’: Fewer young farmers putting down roots on Vancouver Island‘It renews my hope in humanity’: Tour de Rock reaches NanaimoNew Forest Act developed in Grand Forks presented to the provinceB.C. Conservatives promise no new taxes if elected on October 24Poilievre urges tax cuts to make diesel fuel more affordable, ensure future suppliesSources: CHEK News — ‘Very hard’: Fewer young farmers putting down roots on Vancouver IslandVancouver Island Free Daily — ‘It renews my hope in humanity’: Tour de Rock reaches NanaimoNanaimo News Bulletin — New Forest Act developed in Grand Forks presented to the provinceCHEK News — B.C. Conservatives promise no new taxes if elected on October 24Times Colonist — Poilievre urges tax cuts to make diesel fuel more affordable, ensure future supplies

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Nanaimo Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Lantzville, Cedar, Cassidy, Wellington, and Nanoose Bay - the Harbour City and its mid-Vancouver Island neighbours. Each morning we deliver a concise roundup of local news, community events, weather, BC Ferries updates (Departure Bay and Duke Point), VIU and school district notices, city council and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) developments, and the stories shaping life on the east coast of Vancouver Island. Designed to be easy to listen to on the drive to work and easy to share with your community.

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  • Creator
    Island Daily Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    253
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Monkey & Bot 2026
  • Show Website
    Nanaimo Daily