City documentsPrimary source
Candidate nomination documents
City of Nanaimo · September 11, 2026
The City's official candidate document page identifies declared candidates for mayor and council. It is the reference used for the candidate tracker.
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City documentsPrimary source
2026 General Local Election
City of Nanaimo · 2026
The City's election page confirms that general voting takes place October 17, 2026. It also provides voting and candidate information.
City documentsPrimary source
City of Nanaimo expands Westwood Lake Park with new land acquisition
City of Nanaimo · September 16, 2026
The City's announcement confirms the property acquisition, states that the club will cease operations and that the bubble will be removed, and says future uses will be shaped through planning and community engagement.
News
Nanaimo's Westwood Lake expands through City land purchase
NanaimoNewsNOW · September 16, 2026
Reports the City's $2.88-million purchase of the 2.85-acre property. It also reports the November 1 club closure and planned removal of the tennis bubble.
News
Land acquisition increases area of Westwood Lake Park
Nanaimo News Bulletin · September 17, 2026
Covers the acquisition and reports December 18 as the expected possession date. It describes the City's intended longer-term planning process.
News
City purchases Westwood Tennis Club property to add to park
My Coast Now · September 17, 2026
Reports that the City does not plan to operate the site as a tennis club. Outdoor courts are expected to remain available for public use.
News
Nanaimo expanding Westwood Lake Park with land purchase
CHEK News · September 16, 2026
Provides independent coverage of the purchase price, property size and City rationale. Includes the Mayor's public statement about the acquisition.
Community statementsPrimary source
Urge Nanaimo to preserve Westwood Lake indoor tennis courts
Change.org · September 17, 2026
A community-organized petition asking Nanaimo City Council to preserve the indoor courts while alternative operating models are considered. This is a community advocacy source, not a City document.
Historical records
Townhouse rezoning rejected near Westwood Lake
NanaimoNewsNOW · October 21, 2025
Reports Council's 7–2 vote against first reading of an earlier townhouse rezoning proposal for the property. This predates and is separate from the City's acquisition.