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Election calendar: Candidate forums and debates in Vancouver Island ridings

A list of candidate forums, debates and other events in Vancouver Island ridings in the leadup to the B.C. provincial election on Oct. 19, 2024.
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Know of an election event? Send the details (date, location, organizer, riding and where people can get more information) to us at [email protected]. Be sure to put the words "election event" in the subject line.

Courtenay-Comox

All-candidates forum 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m. 

Comox United Church, 250 Beach Dr., Comox 

Hosted by the Unitarian Fellowship. For more information or to volunteer, contact Ross Griffith-Cochrane at [email protected] or 250-941-5559 

 

Ladysmith-Oceanside

Candidate forum

Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, 7-8:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville 

Hosted by the Regional District of Nanaimo. More information at getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are.

 

Mid Island-Pacific Rim

Candidate forum

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

The Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Road, Coombs 

Hosted by the Regional District of Nanaimo. Information on how to submit questions are posted at getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are.

 

Nanaimo-Lantzville

Candidate forum

Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7-8:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

Wellington Secondary School, 3135 Mexicana Road, Nanaimo 

Hosted by the Regional District of Nanaimo. More information at getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are.

 

Nanaimo-Gabriola 

Candidate forum

Thursday, Oct. 3, 7-8:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall Street, Nanaimo 

Hosted by the Regional District of Nanaimo. More information at getinvolved.rdn.ca/who-we-are.

 

All-candidates forum

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4-6 p.m.

Vancouver Island University, Malaspina Theatre B., 310900 Fifth St., Nanaimo

Hosted by the VIUSU and VIU Political Studies Department. Join us to hear from candidates running in the provincial elections for Nanaimo, Lantzville and Gabriola ridings.

 

Nanaimo-Lantzville

All-candidates forum 

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4-6 p.m. 

Vancouver Island University, Malaspina Theatre B., 310900 Fifth St., Nanaimo

Hosted by the VIUSU and VIU Political Studies Department. Join us to hear from candidates running in the provincial elections for Nanaimo, Lantzville and Gabriola ridings. 

 

Oak Bay-Gordon Head

All-candidates meeting 

Saturday, Oct. 5, 2-4 p.m. 

Monterey Recreation Centre (Garry Oak Room), Oak Bay

Moderator: Paul Haysom, anchor for CHEK News at 6

Hosted by Community Association of Oak Bay.

 

Saanich North and the Islands

Candidate debate on nature and climate 

Thursday, Sept. 26, doors open at 6 p.m. 

SHOAL Community Centre, 10030 Resthaven Dr., Sidney 

Hosted by the B.C. Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-BC) and Georgia Strait Alliance. The forum is non-partisan and candidates from BC NDP, BC Green Party and Conservative Party of BC have been invited. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with complimentary snacks and drinks before the debate begins. Attendees are encouraged to reserve a seat via Eventbrite, as only a limited number of seats will be held for walk-ins. 

 

Victoria-Beacon Hill

All-candidates meeting

Monday, Sept. 23, dinner at 5:30 p.m.; meeting 6:30-8 p.m. 

Fernwood Community Centre gym, 1240 Gladstone Ave., Victoria

Hosted by Fernwood Neighbourhood House (formerly Fernwood NRG): Join us for a community dinner and engage in a dynamic discussion in the heart of Fernwood. Dinner is by donation — everyone is welcome to join for a meal before the candidates take the stage.

 

Victoria-Swan Lake

Candidates forum 

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m. 

Reynolds School theatre, 3963 Borden St., Saanich 

The candidates are Tim Taylor, Conservative; Nina Krieger, NDP; and Christina Winter, BC Green. All have confirmed their attendance. Hosted by the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association. Free