Where Nanaimo’s MLA candidates stand on addictions care, family doctors and Island rail
Candidates in Nanaimo-Gabriola and Nanaimo-Lantzville answered three questions from Discourse readers ahead of the Oct. 24 B.C. election.
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Where Cowichan region MLA candidates stand on water, old growth and reconciliation
MLA candidates in the three ridings that cover the Cowichan region answered questions from Discourse readers ahead of the Oct. 24 B.C. election.
Where Comox Valley MLA candidates stand on housing, harm reduction and watersheds
Four of seven candidates in Courtenay-Comox and Mid Island-Pacific Rim answered three questions from Discourse readers ahead of the Oct. 24 B.C. election.
Nanaimo’s guide to the 2026 B.C. election
What riding am I in? Who are the candidates? When do I vote? B.C. election basics for Nanaimo voters.
Comox Valley’s guide to the 2026 B.C. election
What riding am I in? Who are the candidates? When do I vote? The B.C. election basics for Comox Valley voters.
Cowichan Valley’s guide to the 2026 B.C. election
What riding am I in? Who are the candidates? When do I vote? The B.C. election basics for Cowichan Valley residents.
Comox Valley local candidates on housing affordability
Candidates in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland share how they’d support housing affordability and increase the supply of affordable housing.
Comox Valley candidates on supportive housing, second-stage housing and warming centres
Candidates in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland share how they’d support adding supportive housing beds, second-stage housing and warming centres.
How would Comox Valley local candidates move toward reconciliation?
Candidates in Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland share which of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action they’d address locally, and how.
How Nanaimo candidates would pay for rising infrastructure costs
City of Nanaimo’s 2026 candidates share how they’d manage the budget to cover rising infrastructure and repair costs without overburdening taxpayers.