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Nanaimo Daily

The daily podcast for Nanaimo — news, events, and community voices in about ten minutes.

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

Jun 30, 2026 · 4 min · Nanaimo Daily

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

Jun 29, 2026 · 4 min · Nanaimo Daily

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

Jun 28, 2026 · 4 min · Nanaimo Daily

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

Jun 27, 2026 · 4 min · Nanaimo Daily

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

Jun 26, 2026 · 5 min · Nanaimo Daily

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