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Hundreds of people from Tod's Nanaimo Infusion standing in Maffeo Sutton Park for a photo from a drone.
Talking with Americans at Tod’s Nanaimo Infusion

The Discourse spoke to American tourists visiting Canada as part of Tod’s Nanaimo Infusion.

Conservative candidate Tamara Kronis speaking at a rally in Nanoose Bay during the 2025 election.
Conservatives win in Nanaimo—Ladysmith

Liberals to form government in a hung parliament.

Photo of a woman wearing a red jacket and Liberal Party of Canada pin speaking into a microphone and pointing a finger in the air.
Nanaimo—Ladysmith candidates engage in lively debate

Nanaimo—Ladysmith candidates from the PPC, NDP, Greens and Liberal parties squared off at a free-wheeling forum at VIU.

Federal election candidates in Nanaimo—Ladysmith include (from left to right) Lisa Marie Barron (NDP), Paul Manly (Green), Michelle Corfield (Liberal), Tamara Kronis (Conservative) and Stephen Welton (PPC).
Nanaimo—Ladysmith candidates answer your questions

Nanaimo—Ladysmith candidates on health care, affordability, homelessness, U.S. relations, the environment and housing.

Nanaimo United FC defender Matthew McConnach blocks a shot on goal by an Evolution FC player on April 12, 2025.
In photos: Nanaimo United FC

Nanaimo United FC lose home opener to Evolution FC

Photo of a sign reading Nanaimo in Maffeo Sutton Park.
What Nanaimo voters say is important to them this election

The federal election is April 28. Here’s what Nanaimo voters want to ask candidates.

Photo of Paul Manly wearing a suit with a green tie and speaking at a microphone.
Progressive vote split in Nanaimo—Ladysmith

Green Party and NDP candidates make the case that they can defeat the Conservatives, but political scientist says it’s too close to call.

Map of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding in 2025
Nanaimo’s guide to the 2025 federal election

What electoral district am I in? Who are the candidates? When is Election Day again? All the election basics, covered.

A group of people smiling and waving small trans pride flags
Trans pride flag raised at Nanaimo City Hall

Trans pride flag raising at Nanaimo City Hall in a time of division ‘means everything to us,’ says local transgender rights advocate.

Photo of a man in a kitchen with a person in the background smiling but out of focus.
Weekly community meal provides hot meals — and job training for neurodiverse youth

Nanaimo chef wants to ‘erase the stigma that we're just feeding the homeless or the community at large; it is for everyone.’