Nanaimo Daily - February 21, 2026

In today's episode: Where to watch the gold medal game on the Island this Sunday Police watchdog to determine if it needs to investigate Tumbler Ridge shootings Nanaimo RCMP looking for missing 73-year-old man Spring into action with Parks, Recreation and Culture B.C. forests minister says the province rethinking FireSmart funding model Council pitches in for Special Olympics Oceanside curling event Clipper forward Sam Boisvert notches 100 career BCHL games Novice driver confirms her new car can speed. A taxi ride ensues At-risk Nanaimo youth after school program sees strong uptake, financial boost required Advocates hope for a program revamp as B.C. pauses $10-a-day child-care enrolment