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1. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

   A long ballot. How the local election system could shape the coming campaign in Nanaimo (opens the original)

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   Nomination papers are in, and the stage is almost set for next month’s local elections across B.C. In Nanaimo the campaign period is set to kick off Saturday, with advance voting on October 7th and 14th ahead of general voting day October 17th. A political studies professor at VIU says citizens need to think about the process and not just the issues as they get ready to cast their ballots. Michael MacKenzie is a Jarislowsky chair in Trust and Political Leadership at Vancouver Island University.

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2. Episode · Jul 10, 2026

   Amidst world cup excitement, Nanaimo hosts B.C. youth soccer championship (opens the original)

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   As Canada’s time hosting the FIFA world cup comes to a close, Nanaimo is hosting some of B.C.’s youth soccer talent. The Provincial A-Cup championship is on now through Sunday, July 12 in the Harbour City, featuring 40 teams from across the province, including 11 from Vancouver Island. Midcoast Morning spoke with organizers, players, and referees on the first day of competition about the tournament and the soccer landscape in Nanaimo, and B.C. more broadly. Support Midcoast Morning and our Nonpr

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