Candidate nomination period closes for Nanaimo City Council and other local elections in B.C.

Nanaimo voters now have a clearer picture of who will be on the ballot this fall as the nomination period closes for candidates wanting to run in this year’s municipal election.

Tanille Johnston launches federal NDP leadership bid in Nanaimo

Tanille Johnston had downtown Nanaimo as her backdrop as she kicked off her campaign to become the next leader of the federal New Democratic Party.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 9, 2025Nanaimo, Tanille Johnston, NDP, Federal NDP, Election

Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates speak to voters days before the election

With less than a week until election day, Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates took to the stage to answer questions from engaged voters.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 24, 2025Nanaimo, Election

Nanaimo–Ladysmith candidates officially declared in the riding

The deadline for candidates to apply for the riding has officially passed, and Elections Canada has put out the official list of who voters in the Nanaimo–Ladysmith riding will see on their ballot.