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Nanaimo podcaster Tod Maffin produced a new season of the Nanaimo Chronicles podcast, speaking with Nanaimo mayoral, council and school board election candidates. (Photo submitted)

Podcaster rounds up Nanaimo election candidates for direct discussions

Voters can listen to real talk around the elections in a collection of audio interviews

Seven City of Nanaimo election candidates participate in one final debate Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Beban Park social centre: Nick Greer, left, Derek Hanna, Brunie Brunie, David Wang, Mike Hartlaub, Jeff Annesley and Frank Pluta. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Group of Nanaimo election candidates gather for one last debate

Seven candidates discuss taxes, crime, COVID vaccine and more

Seven City of Nanaimo election candidates participate in one final debate Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Beban Park social centre: Nick Greer, left, Derek Hanna, Brunie Brunie, David Wang, Mike Hartlaub, Jeff Annesley and Frank Pluta. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Nanaimo-Ladysmith school trustee candidates include Naomi Bailey, top row left, Tania Brzovic, Andrew Gasson, Greg Keller, Leanne Lee, Charlene McKay, middle row left, Chantelle Morvay, Leana Pellegrin, Bill Robinson, Mark Robinson, Tom Rokeby, bottom row left, and Tanner Scott.

ELECTION 2022: Nanaimo-Ladysmith school trustee candidate questionnaires

Twelve candidates are running to be Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools board members

  • Oct 5, 2022
Nanaimo-Ladysmith school trustee candidates include Naomi Bailey, top row left, Tania Brzovic, Andrew Gasson, Greg Keller, Leanne Lee, Charlene McKay, middle row left, Chantelle Morvay, Leana Pellegrin, Bill Robinson, Mark Robinson, Tom Rokeby, bottom row left, and Tanner Scott.
Lantzville mayoral candidates include Mark Swain, top left, and Stan Pottie. Council candidates include John Dunn, middle row left, Joan Jones, Jonathan Lerner, Shandra Mayes, bottom row left, Rachelle Mundell, Ian Savage and Karl Wiese.

ELECTION 2022: Lantzville mayor and council candidate questionnaires

Two people are running for mayor and seven are running for councillor in the District of Lantzville

  • Oct 5, 2022
Lantzville mayoral candidates include Mark Swain, top left, and Stan Pottie. Council candidates include John Dunn, middle row left, Joan Jones, Jonathan Lerner, Shandra Mayes, bottom row left, Rachelle Mundell, Ian Savage and Karl Wiese.
Tasha Brown, top left, Brunie Brunie, Leonard Krog and Agnes Provost are running for mayor of the City of Nanaimo.

ELECTION 2022: Nanaimo mayoral candidate questionnaires

Four people are running for mayor of the City of Nanaimo

  • Oct 5, 2022
Tasha Brown, top left, Brunie Brunie, Leonard Krog and Agnes Provost are running for mayor of the City of Nanaimo.
City of Nanaimo flag. (News Bulletin file photo)

ELECTION 2022: Nanaimo city council candidate questionnaires

29 candidates are vying for eight city councillor seats in the City of Nanaimo

  • Oct 5, 2022
City of Nanaimo flag. (News Bulletin file photo)
Last year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Nanaimo. This year’s event will take place at Rotary Bowl stadium. (News Bulletin file photo)

Snuneymuxw, City of Nanaimo, SD68 partner on Truth and Reconciliation Day event

Rotary Bowl stadium will host opening ceremony and cultural performances Sept. 30

Last year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Nanaimo. This year’s event will take place at Rotary Bowl stadium. (News Bulletin file photo)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits 10 Downing Street to meet with British Prime Minister Liz Truss in London on Sunday, September 18, 2022, ahead of the funeral service for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Trudeau meets with UK prime minister, other world leaders ahead of queen’s funeral

PM brushed off question around reconsidering Canada’s ties to the monarchy

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits 10 Downing Street to meet with British Prime Minister Liz Truss in London on Sunday, September 18, 2022, ahead of the funeral service for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Doug Routley has retained his seat as Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA. (Photo submitted)

Routley retains his post as Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA

NDP stronghold in the riding continues despite a strong challenge from the Greens’ Istace

Doug Routley has retained his seat as Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA. (Photo submitted)
(The Canadian Press)

B.C. VOTES 2020 MAP: Provincial election results, riding by riding

B.C. likely won’t know which party – NDP, Liberals or Greens – will be leading the province for weeks

(The Canadian Press)
BC Liberals Leader Andrew Wilkinson, BC Greens Sonia Furstenau, BC NDP John Horgan (The Canadian Press photos)
BC Liberals Leader Andrew Wilkinson, BC Greens Sonia Furstenau, BC NDP John Horgan (The Canadian Press photos)
Candidates in the Nanaimo riding include Kathleen Jones, B.C. Liberal Party, top left; Sheila Malcolmson, NDP; Lia Versaevel, Green Party. (Photos submitted/News Bulletin photo/Elections B.C. image)

B.C. VOTES 2020: Nanaimo candidates

Provincial election candidates discuss their priorities in their own words

  • Oct 14, 2020
Candidates in the Nanaimo riding include Kathleen Jones, B.C. Liberal Party, top left; Sheila Malcolmson, NDP; Lia Versaevel, Green Party. (Photos submitted/News Bulletin photo/Elections B.C. image)
Election signs for Bob Chamberlin, NDP; Michelle Corfield, Liberals; John Hirst, Conservatives; Jennifer Clarke, People’s Party of Canada; and Paul Manly, Green Party. There are nine candidates running for MP in Nanaimo-Ladysmith. (NEWS BULLETIN photo)

Parties make last push to try to win Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding

Greens, Conservatives, NDP and other parties focus on getting out the vote Oct. 21

Election signs for Bob Chamberlin, NDP; Michelle Corfield, Liberals; John Hirst, Conservatives; Jennifer Clarke, People’s Party of Canada; and Paul Manly, Green Party. There are nine candidates running for MP in Nanaimo-Ladysmith. (NEWS BULLETIN photo)
Top row, left to right: Bob Chamberlin, NDP; James Chumsa, Communist Party; Michelle Corfield, Liberals; John Hirst, Conservatives; and bottom row, left to right: Paul Manly, Green Party; Brian Marlatt, Progressive Canadian Party; Geoff Stoneman, independent; and Echo White, independent. Not pictured is Jennifer Clarke, People’s Party of Canada, who did not submit a questionnaire response.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates share priorities and reasons for running

Eight of nine candidates in the riding respond to Black Press questionnaire

  • Oct 11, 2019
Top row, left to right: Bob Chamberlin, NDP; James Chumsa, Communist Party; Michelle Corfield, Liberals; John Hirst, Conservatives; and bottom row, left to right: Paul Manly, Green Party; Brian Marlatt, Progressive Canadian Party; Geoff Stoneman, independent; and Echo White, independent. Not pictured is Jennifer Clarke, People’s Party of Canada, who did not submit a questionnaire response.
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre is in the remote community of Bamfield, accessible only by logging road, boat or air. (Google Maps)
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre is in the remote community of Bamfield, accessible only by logging road, boat or air. (Google Maps)
Mayoral results from across B.C.

Mayoral results from across B.C.

Voters in 162 municipalities in B.C. set to elect mayor, council, school board and more

Mayoral results from across B.C.
Nanaimo city council candidates Guy Beaulieu, left, Don Bonner and Pelé Gouda were among the 23 candidates who participated in debates Monday at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. GREG SAKAKI/The News Bulletin

Candidates make their case to be part of Nanaimo’s next council

Select candidates’ debates held Monday at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Nanaimo city council candidates Guy Beaulieu, left, Don Bonner and Pelé Gouda were among the 23 candidates who participated in debates Monday at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. GREG SAKAKI/The News Bulletin
City council candidate Peter Kent speaks at a Chase River candidates’ town hall Sunday at the Loyal Order of Moose lodge. GREG SAKAKI/The News Bulletin

Nanaimo council candidates talk about public consultation and branding the city

Chase River town hall candidates’ meeting was held Sunday afternoon

City council candidate Peter Kent speaks at a Chase River candidates’ town hall Sunday at the Loyal Order of Moose lodge. GREG SAKAKI/The News Bulletin