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

Save Our Forests Comox Valley rallies in Courtenay to protect B.C.’s old-growth forests

The Comox Valley community joined a province wide rally to call on the B.C. government to permanently protect old-growth forests, and follow through on previous commitments.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinOctober 8, 2026Comox Valley, Climate action, old growth

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

School Board Candidates take the stage in Teachers’ Association forum at Beban Park

The Nanaimo District Teacher’s Association (NDTA) is organizing a forum to let the community meet potential trustees ahead of this month’s local elections.

NanaimoLuis ZablahOctober 7, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Candidates, Advance Voting Days, Megan Simmer, Teachers' Association, Nanaimo District Teacher's Association, NDTA, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public School, SD-68, School Board, Beban Park, Forum, Local Elections 2026, 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

A spooky spectacular: Nanaimo group celebrates five years of giving back

A local society is celebrating five years working to decrease clothing waste and to make the cost of Halloween a little less spooky.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieOctober 6, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Halloween, Costumes, Giving Back, low income

For the love of the game: local soccer club builds community in the heart of Harewood

Semiu Oyolola can see the positive impacts soccer has in Nanaimo.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieOctober 2, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, Sports, Community, Culture, Soccer, Football, Feature Three

School district elections remain, despite acclamations in RDN and Islands Trust

Several electoral areas for the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), and Islands Trust are uncontested this election season, but voters in areas A, B, G and H can still impact the race for their local school boards.

NanaimoLuis ZablahOctober 1, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Candidates, Jacquie Hill, Mark Walsh, RDN, Regional District of Nanaimo, Nanaimo-Ladysmith', Areas, School District 68, Feature Three

Spirit Walk brings Comox Valley community together through reconciliation

The 6th annual Comox Valley Spirit Walk, organized by the MIKI'SIW Métis Association, highlighted the importance of showing up, learning from the past and continuing the work of reconciliation.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinOctober 1, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, First Nations, Comox Valley Métis Association, Feature Two, Truth and Reconciliation, indigenous

A referendum for eligible RDN voters with Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project

The Regional District of Nanaimo is holding a referendum to authorize borrowing to replace a water main that’s failed twice in the last decade.

NanaimoLuis ZablahSeptember 30, 2026Luis Zablah, City of Nanaimo, Regional District of Nanaimo, RDN, Carmichael Road, Watermain Replacement Project, Rocky Chowdhury, Referendum, Municipal Elections, Nanoose Bay, Local Elections 2026

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

Chimo Gymnastics celebrates four provincial awards after successful season

A Comox Valley gymnastics club is showing that provincial and national success can come from smaller communities.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinSeptember 25, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, sports

Climate action hub holds election forum for City of Nanaimo candidates

Candidates 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.

Inaugural Monster Marmot Trail Run draws more than 200 participants

The run raised money for the Marmot Recovery Foundation. Organizers say the strong turnout could help them expand the event in future years.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinSeptember 23, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, Vancouver Island marmots, Marmots

Walk for Glacier View brings community together to support local seniors

Organizers of the third annual Walk for Glacier View Lodge say the event highlights the growing need for seniors’ care as the aging population increases.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinSeptember 23, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley

Social issues take centre stage at Comox Valley candidates forum

Comox Valley municipal candidates are gathering tonight with local organizations to discuss social issues.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinSeptember 22, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, Local Elections 2026, Comox Valley Planning Society, Christopher Bate

Nanaimo candidate forum emphasizes impact city has on the environment and climate

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

NanaimoJesse WoodwardSeptember 21, 2026Local Elections 2026, Jesse Woodward, environment, Climate action, climate change, Kevin Lindsay, Nanaimo Climate Action Hub, Candidate Forum, City of Nanaimo

Somos Comox Valley celebrates Latin culture in first event for Mexican Independence Day

Somos Comox Valley hopes to bring Latin communities together through community and cultural evennts.

Comox ValleyJeannie LinSeptember 18, 2026Jeannie Lin, Comox Valley, Community Events, Somos Comox Valley

“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.

NanaimoLauryn MackenzieSeptember 18, 2026Nanaimo, Lauryn Mackenzie, City of Nanaimo, Local Elections, John Little, Richard Bruce, Sharleen Weatherley, Election Signs, Local Elections 2026

The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation goes golfing with the 33rd Golf for Life to raise money for NRGH

The 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.