Nanaimo Daily

Your daily news briefing for Nanaimo and Vancouver Island. Today: A local lawyer receives King's Counsel honours, Newcomer Wellness Fair returns to Beban Park, NIC instructor receives research grant, Clippers win in shootout, plus upcoming events at the Port Theatre.

Show Notes

In today's episode:

Weather: Mainly cloudy, high of 5°C

News:

  • Nanaimo-Ladysmith lawyer conferred with King's Counsel honour
  • CVIMS Newcomer Wellness Fair returns to Beban Park for 2026
  • NIC instructor receives $10K grant for prostate cancer research
  • Hotel Zed founder makes history as second woman to chair national hotel group
  • Qualicum Beach debating full firework ban
  • Vancouver Island ends 2025 drier than normal, snowpack takes hit

Sports:

  • Clippers beat Express in a shootout
  • Pacific FC to host Calgary in Canadian Championships

Events:

  • Lunar New Year 2026 - Beban Park, February 14
  • Banff Mountain Film Festival - Port Theatre, January 27-28
  • Cuban Vibes: A Night in Old Havana - Port Theatre, February 12
  • Sing Along, EH! with Piano Heist - Parksville, February 1

What is Nanaimo Daily ?

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.