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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. 3h ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-18

    In today's episode: LIVE – Nanaimo council electionCOLUMN: My camera’s getting oldLadysmith-Oceanside candidates answer key questionsValemount’s acclaimed mayor powerless due to sexual assault chargePolls close in B.C. municipal elections before general election next weekDeaths, injuries as fire hits Alberta military base: McGuintySources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — LIVE – Nanaimo council electionNanaimo News Bulletin — COLUMN: My camera’s getting oldParksville Qualicum News — Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates answer key questionsNanaimo News Bulletin — Valemount’s acclaimed mayor powerless due to sexual assault chargeTimes Colonist — Polls close in B.C. municipal elections before general election next weekCHEK News — Deaths, injuries as fire hits Alberta military base: McGuinty

  2. 1d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-17

    In today's episode: Man wanted for Nanaimo stabbingGirls seek help after suspicious north Nanaimo encounterLocal Nanaimo group marks five years of supporting women fleeing intimate partner violenceCrowds flock to popular Nanaimo Halloween haunted house displayAdvance voting open for 2026 Provincial ElectionBC Transit free on municipal election dayB.C. Conservative candidate says First Nations ‘conquered’ comment taken out of contextSeaspan CEO says subsidies needed for B.C. shipyards to compete with overseas yardsSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — Man wanted for Nanaimo stabbingNanaimoNewsNOW — Girls seek help after suspicious north Nanaimo encounterCHLY 101.7 FM — Local Nanaimo group marks five years of supporting women fleeing intimate partner violenceNanaimoNewsNOW — Crowds flock to popular Nanaimo Halloween haunted house displayNanaimoNewsNOW — Advance voting open for 2026 Provincial ElectionLadysmith Chronicle — BC Transit free on municipal election dayNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. Conservative candidate says First Nations ‘conquered’ comment taken out of contextTimes Colonist — Seaspan CEO says subsidies needed for B.C. shipyards to compete with overseas yards

  3. 2d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-16

    In today's episode: Six-storey apartment building proposed for downtown NanaimoNanaimo records 19 deaths from toxic drugs in July and AugustNanaimo, Oceanside turnout strong in pair of advance voting daysWildwood Ecoforest looks to community to help ‘burn the mortgage’Nanaimo mayoral candidates address the homelessness crisisRob Shaw: Eby defends plan to limit payouts for forestry companies on Indigenous land transfersKey quotes from the British Columbia leaders' debate ahead of Oct. 24 electionCarney hits Calgary to stump for unity, gets swarmed by selfie-seeking well-wishersSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — Six-storey apartment building proposed for downtown NanaimoNanaimoNewsNOW — Nanaimo records 19 deaths from toxic drugs in July and AugustNanaimoNewsNOW — Nanaimo, Oceanside turnout strong in pair of advance voting daysNanaimo News Bulletin — Wildwood Ecoforest looks to community to help ‘burn the mortgage’The Discourse — Nanaimo mayoral candidates address the homelessness crisisCHEK News — Rob Shaw: Eby defends plan to limit payouts for forestry companies on Indigenous land transfersTimes Colonist — Key quotes from the British Columbia leaders' debate ahead of Oct. 24 electionCHEK News — Carney hits Calgary to stump for unity, gets swarmed by selfie-seeking well-wishers

  4. 3d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-15

    In today's episode: Nanaimo’s most prolific offender sentenced for feces-smearing tiradeFinal advance voting opportunity opens ahead of 2026 Municipal Election‘Dad vs. bladder emergency’ leads to Nanaimo RCMP callPepper Saltman running for Communist Party of B.C. in Nanaimo-LantzvilleEconomy and jobs the focus at Nanaimo provincial candidate forumCity to test emergency notification system on October 15Annual drill shines light on emergency preparednessBoard of Education Meeting- Strategic Directions Wednesday October 14, 2026Eby defends his record, Doerkson tries to gain trust during B.C. election debateNDP release costed platform with added spending, new taxes on wealthy10 safety infractions, unrestrained toddler net semi driver over $1,600 in fines near SicamousOttawa to extend $1.2B in funding for home care, mental health servicesAlberta’s Smith casts vote to stay in Canada, urges support for other nine questionsTumbler Ridge shooting accused co-conspirator denied bail: U.S. judgeSchool roof collapse kills at least 10 children, injures more than 2 dozen in PakistanSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — Nanaimo’s most prolific offender sentenced for feces-smearing tiradeNanaimoNewsNOW — Final advance voting opportunity opens ahead of 2026 Municipal ElectionNanaimo News Bulletin — ‘Dad vs. bladder emergency’ leads to Nanaimo RCMP callNanaimo News Bulletin — Pepper Saltman running for Communist Party of B.C. in Nanaimo-LantzvilleNanaimoNewsNOW — Economy and jobs the focus at Nanaimo provincial candidate forumCity of Nanaimo News — City to test emergency notification system on October 15NanaimoNewsNOW — Annual drill shines light on emergency preparednessSD68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith — Board of Education Meeting- Strategic Directions Wednesday October 14, 2026Nanaimo News Bulletin — Eby defends his record, Doerkson tries to gain trust during B.C. election debateNanaimo News Bulletin — NDP release costed platform with added spending, new taxes on wealthyNanaimo News Bulletin — 10 safety infractions, unrestrained toddler net semi driver over $1,600 in fines near SicamousTimes Colonist — Ottawa to extend $1.2B in funding for home care, mental health servicesCHEK News — Alberta’s Smith casts vote to stay in Canada, urges support for other nine questionsNanaimo News Bulletin — Tumbler Ridge shooting accused co-conspirator denied bail: U.S. judgeTimes Colonist — School roof collapse kills at least 10 children, injures more than 2 dozen in Pakistan

  5. 3d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-14

    In today's episode: Nanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the communityConservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if electedPreliminary survey work underway ahead of massive Hammond Bay Rd. projectDistrict Newsletter – October 9, 2026Woman found dead at Vancouver Island landfillHow Nanaimo candidates would pay for rising infrastructure costsNanaimo candidates on how the city can cut emissions‘Dad vs. Bladder Emergency’: Nanaimo RCMP share less notable calls with tongue-in-cheek lessonsB.C. party leaders lay out economic visions at board of trade eventB.C. southern resident orca census counts 76 in 2nd year population growthCandidates share climate views across B.C. ridingsNew White House press secretary's debut: Brief, limited questions and some harsh reviewsSix Flags closes 9 North American roller coasters after families watch man fall to his deathChina’s trade surplus hits $938 billion for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance tradeJudge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White HouseSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — Nanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the communityNanaimo News Bulletin — Conservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if electedNanaimoNewsNOW — Preliminary survey work underway ahead of massive Hammond Bay Rd. projectSD68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith — District Newsletter – October 9, 2026Nanaimo News Bulletin — Woman found dead at Vancouver Island landfillThe Discourse — How Nanaimo candidates would pay for rising infrastructure costsThe Discourse — Nanaimo candidates on how the city can cut emissionsCHEK News — ‘Dad vs. Bladder Emergency’: Nanaimo RCMP share less notable calls with tongue-in-cheek lessonsNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. party leaders lay out economic visions at board of trade eventNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. southern resident orca census counts 76 in 2nd year population growthNanaimo News Bulletin — Candidates share climate views across B.C. ridingsTimes Colonist — New White House press secretary's debut: Brief, limited questions and some harsh reviewsTimes Colonist — Six Flags closes 9 North American roller coasters after families watch man fall to his deathTimes Colonist — China’s trade surplus hits $938 billion for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance tradeTimes Colonist — Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House

  6. 4d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-14

    In today's episode: Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election Voting Day is Oct. 17Clippers drop BCHL Showcase opener to BlackfaldsNanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the communityConservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if electedPreliminary survey work underway ahead of massive Hammond Bay Rd. projectDistrict Newsletter – October 9, 2026Price reductions shifting Nanaimo & Oceanside Real Estate marketWoman found dead at Vancouver Island landfill‘Catastrophic’ sediment dump threatens spawning salmon at Shawnigan CreekAllenby Road closure extended until springHelen Zanette is running for School Board in Port AlberniCowichan Tribes, City of Duncan sign agreement to strengthen relationship5/2026/HCB.C. party leaders lay out economic visions at board of trade eventB.C. southern resident orca census counts 76 in 2nd year population growthCandidates share climate views across B.C. ridingsPalmieri scores 2 as Islanders edge struggling Vancouver Canucks 3-2New White House press secretary's debut: Brief, limited questions and some harsh reviewsChina’s trade surplus hits $938 billion for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance tradeJudge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White HouseSources: City of Nanaimo News — Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election Voting Day is Oct. 17NanaimoNewsNOW — Clippers drop BCHL Showcase opener to BlackfaldsNanaimo News Bulletin — Nanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the communityNanaimo News Bulletin — Conservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if electedNanaimoNewsNOW — Preliminary survey work underway ahead of massive Hammond Bay Rd. projectSD68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith — District Newsletter – October 9, 2026NanaimoNewsNOW — Price reductions shifting Nanaimo & Oceanside Real Estate marketNanaimo News Bulletin — Woman found dead at Vancouver Island landfillNanaimo News Bulletin — ‘Catastrophic’ sediment dump threatens spawning salmon at Shawnigan CreekMy Cowichan Valley Now — Allenby Road closure extended until springAlberni Valley News — Helen Zanette is running for School Board in Port AlberniMy Cowichan Valley Now — Cowichan Tribes, City of Duncan sign agreement to strengthen relationshipCumberland Council Meetings — 5/2026/HCNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. party leaders lay out economic visions at board of trade eventNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. southern resident orca census counts 76 in 2nd year population growthNanaimo News Bulletin — Candidates share climate views across B.C. ridingsNanaimo News Bulletin — Palmieri scores 2 as Islanders edge struggling Vancouver Canucks 3-2Times Colonist — New White House press secretary's debut: Brief, limited questions and some harsh reviewsTimes Colonist — China’s trade surplus hits $938 billion for Jan-Sep as pressure ramps up to rebalance tradeTimes Colonist — Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House

  7. 5d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-13

    In today's episode: Staff report requested on possibility of Nanaimo banning continuous-flame butane lightersKnow Your Vote: Wants vs needs as Nanaimo community amenities meet core infrastructureSix elementary schools on Nanaimo’s list for speed-management measuresLadysmith announces fall yard waste collection datesChemainus mystery writer helps launch new crime anthologyAdam Hayduk is running for Port Alberni city councilRichard Huneault is running for a seat on Port Alberni city councilDebbie Haggard, incumbent, is running again for Port Alberni city councilDiljeet Hundal is running for city council in Port AlberniTom Verbrugge has withdrawn from Port Alberni council raceEby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim ‘fearmongering’Childcare, health care discussed during B.C.’s election campaignA last-ditch effort to revive salmon stocks takes shape on BC’s central coastScores and sports schedule for Monday, Oct. 12, 2026Six Flags closes 9 rides after 1 person dies in an incident involving a roller coaster in GeorgiaDrones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysQ&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and PalestineSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — Staff report requested on possibility of Nanaimo banning continuous-flame butane lightersNanaimoNewsNOW — Know Your Vote: Wants vs needs as Nanaimo community amenities meet core infrastructureNanaimo News Bulletin — Six elementary schools on Nanaimo’s list for speed-management measuresLadysmith Chronicle — Ladysmith announces fall yard waste collection datesLadysmith Chronicle — Chemainus mystery writer helps launch new crime anthologyAlberni Valley News — Adam Hayduk is running for Port Alberni city councilAlberni Valley News — Richard Huneault is running for a seat on Port Alberni city councilAlberni Valley News — Debbie Haggard, incumbent, is running again for Port Alberni city councilAlberni Valley News — Diljeet Hundal is running for city council in Port AlberniAlberni Valley News — Tom Verbrugge has withdrawn from Port Alberni council raceCHEK News — Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim ‘fearmongering’CHEK News — Childcare, health care discussed during B.C.’s election campaignCHEK News — A last-ditch effort to revive salmon stocks takes shape on BC’s central coastTimes Colonist — Scores and sports schedule for Monday, Oct. 12, 2026Times Colonist — Six Flags closes 9 rides after 1 person dies in an incident involving a roller coaster in GeorgiaTimes Colonist — Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria saysTimes Colonist — Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine

  8. 6d ago

    Nanaimo Daily — 2026-10-12

    In today's episode: Nanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood association seeks to protect wetlandsWomen’s hockey program set to take flight at VIUBell assumes CEO duties for Hullo Ferries in new yearMLA candidate fighting for better youth-in-care supports in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island bidClimate crisis at heart of B.C. Green Nanaimo-Lantzville candidate’s election bidTour de Rock gets warm welcome in LadysmithFree transit for Regional District of Nanaimo riders on local and provincial election daysNanaimo’s most prolific criminal has been released from jailHereditary chiefs call for closure of park on Vancouver Island over ancestral gravesDon Tecson is running for mayor in the City of Port AlberniSharie Minions, mayoral incumbent, is running again in the City of Port AlberniCharles Mealey is running for mayor in Port AlberniChar’s Landing hosts Q and A for Port Alberni mayoral candidatesCanada’s best pickleball players volley in VernonWatchdog investigating after police officer shoots man in Burnaby, B.C.BC Greens say public must have a say whether AI data centres get builtNew York Rangers score 4 unanswered goals in 6-2 win over Vancouver CanucksQUIZ: A season of ThanksgivingUK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendumThousands attend a Quebec festival centred on a little-known tropical-tasting fruitSources: Nanaimo News Bulletin — Nanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood association seeks to protect wetlandsNanaimoNewsNOW — Women’s hockey program set to take flight at VIUNanaimo News Bulletin — Bell assumes CEO duties for Hullo Ferries in new yearNanaimo News Bulletin — MLA candidate fighting for better youth-in-care supports in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island bidNanaimo News Bulletin — Climate crisis at heart of B.C. Green Nanaimo-Lantzville candidate’s election bidLadysmith Chronicle — Tour de Rock gets warm welcome in LadysmithParksville Qualicum News — Free transit for Regional District of Nanaimo riders on local and provincial election daysCHEK News — Nanaimo’s most prolific criminal has been released from jailNanaimo News Bulletin — Hereditary chiefs call for closure of park on Vancouver Island over ancestral gravesAlberni Valley News — Don Tecson is running for mayor in the City of Port AlberniAlberni Valley News — Sharie Minions, mayoral incumbent, is running again in the City of Port AlberniAlberni Valley News — Charles Mealey is running for mayor in Port AlberniAlberni Valley News — Char’s Landing hosts Q and A for Port Alberni mayoral candidatesNanaimo News Bulletin — Canada’s best pickleball players volley in VernonTimes Colonist — Watchdog investigating after police officer shoots man in Burnaby, B.C.Times Colonist — BC Greens say public must have a say whether AI data centres get builtNanaimo News Bulletin — New York Rangers score 4 unanswered goals in 6-2 win over Vancouver CanucksNanaimo News Bulletin — QUIZ: A season of ThanksgivingCHEK News — UK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendumTimes Colonist — Thousands attend a Quebec festival centred on a little-known tropical-tasting fruit

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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
    267
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Monkey & Bot 2026
  • Show Website
    Nanaimo Daily