2026 Spring and Summer Activity Guide

Follow us on GARBAGE* 120 litres or about the size of 1 1/2 garbage bags General Local Election 2026 General Voting Day is October 17, 2026, 8 am-8 pm Requirements to Vote: To vote in the election, you must either be a Resident Elector or Non-Resident Property Elector. For information regarding the upcoming election, visit our website at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/elections or contact the Legislative Services Office at 250-755-4405. Resident Electors: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day. • Canadian citizen. • Have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day you vote (April 16, 2026). • Not be disqualified by law from voting. Non-Resident Property Electors: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day. • Canadian citizen. • Have lived in BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day you vote (April 16, 2026). • Have owned property in the City of Nanaimo for at least 30 days (September 16, 2026). • Individuals who hold the property in trust for a corporation or another trust are not eligible to vote. • Not be disqualified by law from voting. • Have the written consent of the majority of the other property owner(s) to vote on their behalf. Only one non-resident property elector per property may vote, regardless of how many people own the property. Mail Ballot Voting: Mail Ballot voting is available for all eligible voters. Applications will be available through the Legislative Services Office. City of Nanaimo 2026 Municipal Election City of Nanaimo 2026 Municipal Election I VOTED! Check our website at www.nanaimo.ca/goto/elections WORK THE ELECTION! We are looking for election workers. This spring, visit www.nanaimo. ca/goto/jobs to learn about opportunities to work in the election and to apply. Nomination Packages: Nomination packages will be available for pick-up in early August from City Hall at 455 Wallace Street during business hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). The nomination period is between Tuesday, September 1 at 9 am and ending at 4 pm on Friday, September 11. • General Voting Day: Sat, Oct 17, 8 am-8 pm • Advance Voting: Wed, Oct 7 & 14, 8 am-8 pm at Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Rd)

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