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Two parties to choose candidates this weekend for Nanaimo byelection

Nanaimo’s provincial byelection is heating up this weekend — even though a voting date has not yet been announced. The byelection is being held because Nanaimo’s new mayor, Leonard Krog, has stepped down from his longtime job as NDP MLA.
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Premier John Horgan has said that the byelection will be held prior to February’s budget.

Nanaimo’s provincial byelection is heating up this weekend — even though a voting date has not yet been announced.

The byelection is being held because Nanaimo’s new mayor, Leonard Krog, has stepped down from his longtime job as NDP MLA.

That leaves an opening at a time when the balance of power in the B.C. legislature is razor-thin. The NDP is serving as the government because it has support of three Green Party MLAs.

Two parties will choose their candidates this weekend.

Two Green Party members are seeking the nomination on Saturday. Duane Nickull, a renewable energy consultant, and retired teacher Michele Ney have put their names forward.

Sheila Malcolmson, MP for Nanaimo, is stepping down from her federal seat to run provincially. She anticipates being acclaimed at the NDP’s candidate on Sunday. Once that happens, supporters will start door-knocking.

Nanaimo businessman Tony Harris is vying for the seat on behalf of the B.C. Liberal Party.

Robin Richardson, representing the Vancouver Island Party, is also running.

Premier John Horgan has said that the byelection will be held prior to February’s budget.