Tofino-Ucluelet Daily

In today's episode:Youth led reconciliation at Ucluelet Secondary SchoolEby defends his record, Doerkson tries to gain trust during B.C. election debateNDP release costed platform with added spending, new taxes on wealthyNDP’s Eby says he donated back B.C. childcare subsidies, won’t say if he got tax benefitMore than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separationDuane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac ShakurTumbler Ridge shooting accused co-conspirator denied bail: U.S. judgePope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lungSources:Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News — Youth led reconciliation at Ucluelet Secondary SchoolNanaimo 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 — NDP’s Eby says he donated back B.C. childcare subsidies, won’t say if he got tax benefitCHEK News — More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separationTimes Colonist — Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces life in prison for orchestrating murder of rapper Tupac ShakurNanaimo News Bulletin — Tumbler Ridge shooting accused co-conspirator denied bail: U.S. judgeTimes Colonist — Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

In today's episode:B.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 — 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

In today's episode:Nanaimo Votes: 2026 General Local Election Voting Day is Oct. 17Clippers drop BCHL Showcase opener to Blackfalds‘Catastrophic’ sediment dump threatens spawning salmon at Shawnigan CreekNanaimo municipal candidate scorecards and questionnaires from across the communityConservatives commit $60 million towards new cardiac cath lab at NRGH if electedB.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 — ‘Catastrophic’ sediment dump threatens spawning salmon at Shawnigan CreekNanaimo 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 electedNanaimo 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

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 measuresAdam Hayduk is running for Port Alberni city councilRichard Huneault is running for a seat on Port Alberni city councilWorld No. 1 Schwaller, Canadian legend Koe battle on B.C. ice: ‘Best spiel there is’Okanagan karate dojo brings home haul of medals at international competitionMissing man locatedHischier nets 2 as Devils dump visiting Vancouver Canucks 4-1Drivesmart column: Driving in fog: slow down and see clearlyShooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police sayPuerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strengthSources: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 measuresAlberni Valley News — Adam Hayduk is running for Port Alberni city councilAlberni Valley News — Richard Huneault is running for a seat on Port Alberni city councilNanaimo News Bulletin — World No. 1 Schwaller, Canadian legend Koe battle on B.C. ice: ‘Best spiel there is’Nanaimo News Bulletin — Okanagan karate dojo brings home haul of medals at international competitionBC RCMP News — Missing man locatedNanaimo News Bulletin — Hischier nets 2 as Devils dump visiting Vancouver Canucks 4-1Ladysmith Chronicle — Drivesmart column: Driving in fog: slow down and see clearlyCHEK News — Shooting leaves 9 dead including suspect in Erie, Pennsylvania, police sayCHEK News — Puerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strength

In today's episode:PHOTOS: Survivors Walk uplifts and empowers in TofinoNanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood association seeks to protect wetlandsWomen’s hockey program set to take flight at VIURecord Beach Fest donation given to Oceanside community groupsBell assumes CEO duties for Hullo Ferries in new yearNorth Saanich athlete selected for Team Canada U18 softball teamTaxes – hike them or hold them – become theme in B.C. election campaignCanada’s best pickleball players volley in VernonDisgraced Vernon lawyer misappropriated $116K from elderly client with dementiaNew York Rangers score 4 unanswered goals in 6-2 win over Vancouver CanucksQUIZ: A season of ThanksgivingLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Crazy times in the worldUK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendumSources:Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News — PHOTOS: Survivors Walk uplifts and empowers in TofinoNanaimo News Bulletin — Nanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood association seeks to protect wetlandsNanaimoNewsNOW — Women’s hockey program set to take flight at VIUNanaimoNewsNOW — Record Beach Fest donation given to Oceanside community groupsNanaimo News Bulletin — Bell assumes CEO duties for Hullo Ferries in new yearNanaimo News Bulletin — North Saanich athlete selected for Team Canada U18 softball teamNanaimoNewsNOW — Taxes – hike them or hold them – become theme in B.C. election campaignNanaimo News Bulletin — Canada’s best pickleball players volley in VernonNanaimo News Bulletin — Disgraced Vernon lawyer misappropriated $116K from elderly client with dementiaNanaimo News Bulletin — New York Rangers score 4 unanswered goals in 6-2 win over Vancouver CanucksNanaimo News Bulletin — QUIZ: A season of ThanksgivingNanaimo News Bulletin — LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Crazy times in the worldCHEK News — UK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum