Healthcare, water security and climate change among top issues at Mid-Island Pacific Rim candidates forum

Candidates discussed plans for the Tofino General Hospital, emergency evacuation routes, watershed protection and climate change.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinOctober 23, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, Elections BC, Comox Valley Regional District, Feature Two, Provincial Election 2026, BC Green Party, BC NDP, Josie Osborne, Gracie MacDonald

Courtenay-Comox candidates debate healthcare, housing and public safety at forum

Candidates discussed different approaches to healthcare access, housing affordability and water security ahead of Saturday’s provincial election.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinOctober 22, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, Elections BC, Feature One, Centre BC, BC NDP, BC Green Party, BC Conservatives

Water security a top priority for CVRD Area Director candidates

Water security, affordability and road safety are key issues for candidates running in Areas B and C for director in the Comox Valley Regional District.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinOctober 16, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, Elections BC, Comox Valley Regional District, Feature Two, Local Election, Local Elections 2026

Courtenay council race draws 19 candidates for six seats

Housing, affordability, infrastructure and transparency are among the key issues in the City of Courtenay’s municipal election.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinOctober 8, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, Elections BC, City of Courtenay

Nanaimo-Gabriola Island Candidates present their case to students and young voters at VIUSU All Candidate Forum

Part two of a two-part report on the VIUSU All Candidates Forum

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 11, 2024Nanaimo, Elections BC, NDP, BC Green Party, Conservative Party of BC, Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, Nanaimo-Lantzville, VIUSU

Nanaimo-Lantzville candidates speak on student-centred questions at VIUSU All Candidate Forum

Part one of a two-part report on the VIUSU All Candidates Forum

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 11, 2024Nanaimo, Elections BC, NDP, BC Green Party, Conservative Party of BC, Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, Nanaimo-Lantzville, VIUSU

Nanaimo International Film Screening Society launches new film series

The Nanaimo International Film Screening Society is launching a new film series to connect Nanaimo to a global film community.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 4, 2024Nanaimo, Elections BC, NDP, BC Green Party, Conservative Party of BC, Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, Nanaimo-Lantzville, VIUSU

Vancouver Island University’s Students' Union hosts All Candidates Forum encouraging young voters to get out and vote

With Election Day weeks ahead, the Vancouver Island University Students’ Union is encouraging students to get out and vote.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 3, 2024Nanaimo, Elections BC, NDP, BC Green Party, Conservative Party of BC, Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, Nanaimo-Lantzville, VIUSU

Seniors in Nanaimo rally for climate action

Seniors stood outside the provincial constituency office for Nanaimo on October 1st bringing attention to climate change hoping to make the earth a better place for future generations.

Lauryn MackenzieOctober 2, 2024Nanaimo, Elections BC, NDP, BC Green Party, Conservative Party of BC, Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, climate change, environment, Climate action

Provincial election kicks off in Nanaimo

The writ has been dropped marking the start of the 43rd provincial election in British Columbia, with candidates in Nanaimo’s two ridings kicking off their campaigns.

Lauryn MackenzieSeptember 27, 2024Nanaimo, Elections BC, NDP, BC Green Party, Conservative Party of BC, Nanaimo-Lantzville, Nanaimo-Gabriola Island