Ladysmith adandons X AKA Twitter, could Nanaimo do the same?/Meeting Ladysmith's new mayor

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Cities, towns, and community organizations across Vancouver Island are increasingly leaving behind X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

This week Ladysmith joined Parksville as some of the latest communities to either shut down or publicly back away from use of the platform.

Midcoast Morning speaks with the town’s communications and engagement specialist who says the decision wasn’t a political one. The program also speaks with Nanaimo’s director of corporate communications to see if it’s looking at stepping away from X.

Plus, Ladysmith has a new mayor

Deena Beeston picked up 854 of 1740 votes cast in a byelection last Saturday. She spoke with Midcoast Morning about the campaign, and what she hopes to accomplish in the role.

Transcript:

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Guests:

  • Nicholas Pescod - Communications and Engagement Specialist, Town of Ladysmith

  • Dale Burgos - Manager of Corporate Communications and Community Relations, City of Nanaimo

  • Deena Beeston - Mayor-Elect, Town of Ladysmith

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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