Nanaimo Daily — 2026-07-18

**In today's episode:** - Monet added to immersive Beyond Van Gogh experience opening in Nanaimo - Man sentenced for random Nanaimo mischief spree, spitting assault - HVAC, renos among work during Nanaimo Aquatic Centre closure - Two Nanaimo e-scooter collision in one month prompts warning from RCMP - Young Nanaimo e-scooter rider injured in vehicle collision - $53K from touring cyclists strengthens perinatal care at Nanaimo hospital - Eco Team in the Comox Valley sorts event litter out - Grandson of NHL legend Ken Dryden signs with B.C. junior hockey team - Jubilee Street closure extension planned next week - B.C. Premier Eby wants Canada to adopt RICO-type laws to combat organized crime - Evacuation Alert issued for areas in Electoral Area E (Bonaparte Plateau) - Kelowna MP hangs with the kids to announce Canada Child Benefit increase - Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List