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  • October 17th — General Election Day

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Local News in Nanamo and on the Salish Sea
Nanaimo candidate forum emphasizes impact city has on the environment and climate
Jesse Woodward
Nanaimo candidate forum emphasizes impact city has on the environment and climate
Jesse Woodward

Candidates in Nanaimo’s municipal election are getting ready to turn their attention to the environment Tuesday night.

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Jesse Woodward
“This is what democracy is all about, right?” Volunteer sign team erect election signs around Nanaimo
Lauryn Mackenzie
“This is what democracy is all about, right?” Volunteer sign team erect election signs around Nanaimo
Lauryn Mackenzie

Wednesday night a Harewood backyard had been brimming with close to 1,000 election signs. Thursday morning, it was up to John Little to get those signs where people could see them. 

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Lauryn Mackenzie
A third candidate for mayor enters the race for city hall in Nanaimo
Jesse Woodward
A third candidate for mayor enters the race for city hall in Nanaimo
Jesse Woodward

Sarah Lovegrove has announced that she intends to run for mayor, joining Anne Marie Dryden and incumbent Leonard Krog in the race.

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Jesse Woodward
City of Nanaimo Mayor Krog announces re-election campaign for third term
Luis Zablah
City of Nanaimo Mayor Krog announces re-election campaign for third term
Luis Zablah

Leonard Krog announced his re-election bid last week, as he prepares for Nanaimo’s local election scheduled for October 17, 2026.

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Luis Zablah