Nanaimo Daily - January 05, 2026


Author: Monkey & Bot January 5, 2026 Duration: 6:15
Podcast episode
Nanaimo Daily - January 05, 2026

Your daily briefing for Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

In today's episode:

  • Major Harewood development gets green light for 168 townhomes
  • Highway 4 traffic delays expected at Cameron Lake
  • Parksville author publishes environmental children's book
  • Island Health data reveals health challenges in Alberni-Clayoquot
  • Vancouver Island Marmot population reaches recovery milestone
  • Nanaimo Hospital District commits to funding cardiac care lab
  • King tide floods Port Alberni marina parking lot
  • BC Hydro responds to North Saanich outage
  • RCMP seek help finding missing woman Patricia Kent
  • Clippers dominate second period in 7-3 win
  • Sidney Crosby delivers OT heroics for Penguins
  • Upcoming events: Tom Green, Spice Wannabe tribute, Mountain Film Festival

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