Local Elections 2022 Archives

A sign says Voting Place in front of a public building in Nanaimo

These Nanaimo residents say health, accessibility barriers contributed to low voter turnout

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● October 20, 2022

Fewer than one in four Nanaimo residents who were eligible to vote participated in the local election. Reporter Lys Morton explores what held some community members back.

A line of students walk out of the front entrance to a school building and across a street. All seem to be ages 14-18, some are wearing masks.

Local elections 2022: Nanaimo youth put questions to candidates. Here are the answers.

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● October 13, 2022

City of Nanaimo candidates answer student questions related to climate change, services for unhoused residents, sidewalks and more.

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How will Nanaimo Ladysmith School District trustee candidates protect children’s rights?

By Lys Morton & The Discourse ● Nanaimo ● October 13, 2022

We asked candidates a series of questions using rights outlined by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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How will Cowichan Valley School District trustee candidates protect children’s rights?

By The Discourse & Shalu Mehta ● Cowichan Valley ● October 13, 2022

Cowichan Valley School District trustee candidates speak to how they would protect students’ rights if elected.

"Voting Place" sign taped to a utility pole

Voting in the Cowichan region? Here’s what you need to know

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● October 11, 2022

Four municipalities, nine electoral areas, two school boards and a referendum. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls in the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

Why local government and school board elections matter

By Shalu Mehta ● Cowichan Valley ● October 6, 2022

Most people don’t vote, and there are good reasons for that. But local representatives play a big role in shaping our communities.

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Voting in the 2022 Nanaimo municipal election? Here’s what you need to know

By Lys Morton ● Nanaimo ● October 6, 2022

Where, when and how to cast your ballot in Nanaimo for the 2022 local elections.

The Discourse crash course: Municipal politics 101

By Lys Morton ● Explainer ● October 6, 2022

The Discourse tackles the municipal politics questions you were too embarrassed to ask.

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What’s the deal with CVRD’s recreation funding referendum?

By Jacqueline Ronson ● Cowichan Valley ● October 6, 2022

Residents of the Cowichan Valley Regional District will vote on a plan for more equitable recreation funding. Here’s what you need to know.

SURVEY: What questions are top of mind for the 2022 local elections?

By The Discourse ● Vancouver Island ● September 19, 2022

The Discourse wants to know what’s on your mind as you prepare to head the to polls on Oct. 15, 2022.