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A look at Nanaimo’s mayoral candidate platforms 

Nanaimo voters will see four names on the ballot running for mayor on Oct. 17.

New supportive housing units in Nanaimo will be addiction recovery focused 

New purpose-built supportive housing units previously announced in Nanaimo will operate as recovery-oriented housing. 

Ladysmith will ask residents for feedback on city hall update options 

The Town of Ladysmith is considering options for a new facility to replace or expand its aging city hall. 

Nanaimo gets permission to allow Snuneymuxw members to vote for mayor and council 

Nanaimo has gained electoral approval to extend municipal voting boundaries to include  Snuneymuxw reserve lands. 

Potential new location identified for Nanaimo resource hub 

A new permanent location has been proposed for Nanaimo’s service hub for people experiencing homelessness, but city council is seeking more information before offering support. 

Nanaimo seeks feedback on proposed zoning changes that could reduce barriers for social housing developments 

The City of Nanaimo is seeking public input on proposed zoning changes aimed at encouraging social housing developments. 

Nanaimo council approves borrowing $76.6 million for public works yard upgrades

Nanaimo city council has approved a $126-million project to upgrade the city’s public works yard, including construction of an administration building and a fleet maintenance building.

Nanaimo will hold AAP for boundary change to allow Snuneymuxw memebrs to vote in municipal elections 

Nanaimo will hold an alternative approval process for proposed changes that would allow Snuneymuxw members living on reserve within the city to vote in municipal elections. 

Nanaimo will provide $30k to help non-profit continue advocating for the film industry locally 

Nanaimo will provide $30,000 to the Vancouver Island North film commission INfilm to help it fill a gap in funding, following a request to city council.  

Nanaimo looks for member for board of variance 

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a new member for its board of variance and is encouraging residents interested in local government to apply. 

Nanaimo looking for members for public art working group 

The City of Nanaimo is seeking members for its 2026–28 Art in Public Spaces working group.

City council to present long-time volunteer with patron of the city award 

Nanaimo city council has voted to honour a long-time community volunteer with the Patron of the City award. 

Residents asked for feedback on Nanaimo cost charges 

Nanaimo is seeking input from residents and developers on how infrastructure should be funded for new developments.

Nanaimo searches for new member for board of variance

Nanaimo is looking for a community member to sit on the board of variance for a three-year term. 
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Boil water advisory issued on Keats Island 

Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a boil water advisory on Keats Island in the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Eastbourne water service area. 

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

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