VIU Students’ Union starts campaign to inform students of the effects the local election could have on them

With general voting day around the corner in Nanaimo and across the province, Vancouver Island University Students’ Union (VIUSU) is taking on a campaign to help students understand how local governments affect their everyday lives.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieOctober 8, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, VIU, Vancouver Island University, Vancouver Island University Students Union, VIUSU, Election, Voting, Municipal Elections, Local Election, City of Nanaio, City of Nanaimo, RDN, Local Elections 2026, Local Elections, Feature One

Advance Polls open this Wednesday and next

With local elections happening across BC, Saturday October 17th, the City of Nanaimo has set up advance polls giving eligible voters the opportunity to lock in their votes early.

NanaimoLuis ZablahOctober 6, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Candidates, Advance Voting Days, Beban Park, Sheila Gurrie, Municipal Elections, Local Elections 2026, Local Elections

Nanaimo council candidates to face off at upcoming election forum

Voters will get to hear from candidates running for mayor and council in the City of Nanaimo at an upcoming Civic Engagement Forum.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 25, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, City of Nanaimo, Local Elections, election, Local Elections 2026

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

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.