📷 A Harbour Air Seaplane lands in the Nanaimo Harbour in front of Protection Island. Photo by Jesse Woodward.
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With election day behind us and the final voting results in, official results for the City of Nanaimo point to an increased voter turnout from 2022’s election. Fast forward four years, the 2026 official final results showed a higher turnout with a total of 25,450 ballots cast, leading to a 31.31 per cent turnout, and an increase in estimated eligible voters.
Read MoreWater security, affordability and road safety are key issues for candidates running in Areas B and C for director in the Comox Valley Regional District.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreThe Nanaimo District Teacher’s Association (NDTA) is organizing a forum to let the community meet potential trustees ahead of this month’s local elections.
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.
Read MoreThe Regional District of Nanaimo is holding a referendum to authorize borrowing to replace a water main that’s failed twice in the last decade.
Voters will get to hear from candidates running for mayor and council in the City of Nanaimo at an upcoming Civic Engagement Forum.
Read MoreCandidates for Nanaimo City Council were candid on climate change and the environment this past Tuesday. The Nanaimo Climate Action Hub (NCAH) organized a candidate forum at Beban Park Social Centre.
Read MoreComox Valley municipal candidates are gathering tonight with local organizations to discuss social issues.
Read MoreCandidates in Nanaimo’s municipal election are getting ready to turn their attention to the environment Tuesday night.
Read MoreWednesday 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.
Read MoreThe Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation and the Nanaimo Golf Club pair up once again on the green with their Golf for Life fundraiser. For 33 years, Golf for Life has brought golfers, community leaders, healthcare supporters and local businesses together for the greater good and some friendly competition at the Nanaimo Golf Club.
Read MoreNanaimo 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.
Read MoreSarah Lovegrove has announced that she intends to run for mayor, joining Anne Marie Dryden and incumbent Leonard Krog in the race.
Read MoreLeonard 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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