Vancouver Island University is getting set to search for a new president.

Last week current president Deborah Saucier announced her resignation as of April fourth.

The move followed a vote of non confidence in her leadership from the VIU Faculty Association and a call for her removal from the Vancouver Island University Students Union (VIUSU).

Midcoast Morning speaks with a representative from VIUSU about their hopes for the change.

Plus this weekend voters in and around Oceanside will decide on the fate of substantial upgrades to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach.

Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien shares the journey the project has taken to reach this stage.

Nanaimo’s northern gateway could look very different in 20 years.

The city is refining its plan for the Woodgrove area, and aims to add much denser housing to an area currently covered in concrete and chain stores.

Midcoast Morning speaks with Kasia Biegun from The City of Nanaimo planning department, and Michael Bassili of Strong Towns Nanaimo about the area.

Familiar faces are lining up for what projects to be a tight Nanaimo race in the federal election.

All five candidates from the 2021 federal election are set to run again for their respective parties.

Incumbent MP Lisa Marie Barron of the NDP is looking to retain her seat.

2021 runner up Tamara Kronis is once again representing the Conservative party, and former MP and current city councillor Paul Manly has been announced as the Green Party candidate in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Riding.

Michelle Corfield is once again running for the liberals and Stephen Welton has been announced as the People’s Party candidate.

As of recording time, none of the candidates have been officially confirmed by Elections Canada, the nomination process closes April 7th, and a complete list of Candidates will be available Wednesday April 9th.

Midcoast Morning tees up the race in a conversation with VIU political science professor Michael MacKenzie.