North Island candidates to debate at Tidemark Theatre on October 16
All four North Island candidates have confirmed they will take part in a public debate at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on October 16, 2026.
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All four candidates in the North Island provincial district have agreed to take part in a public debate at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on Friday, October 16, according to the Campbell River Mirror.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. The Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce, the Campbell River Mirror, and the Tidemark Theatre Society are co-hosting.
Who is taking part
The four candidates are Anna Kindy for the Conservative Party of BC, Sara Lopez for the BC NDP, Benjamin Olsson for the BC Green Party, and Richard Lambert as an Independent. All four confirmed their attendance, the Mirror reported on October 8.
How to attend
The event is free and open to the public. Seating inside the Tidemark Theatre is available on a first-come, first-served basis. People who cannot travel to Campbell River can follow along: a live stream will run through the Tidemark Theatre website on the evening of the event. For those who miss the live broadcast, the Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce plans to post a full recording to its YouTube channel the next day.
The debate format is organized by the Chamber, which also co-hosted the announcement. No additional format details, such as the number of questions or topics, were provided in the Mirror's October 8 report.
When to vote
Voting day is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting in British Columbia runs from October 16 to 21. The debate falls on October 16, the same day advance voting opens across the province. Voters in North Island who want to hear from candidates before casting an early ballot can attend the Tidemark event that same evening. Your polling place is listed on the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca. You can also find profiles for all four North Island candidates at /bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/north-island.
Questions this story answers
When and where is the North Island all-candidates debate?
The debate is at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on Friday, October 16, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. The Campbell River Mirror confirmed all four candidates have agreed to attend. The theatre is co-hosting with the Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce.
Who are the four North Island candidates taking part?
The four candidates are Anna Kindy for the Conservative Party of BC, Sara Lopez for the BC NDP, Benjamin Olsson for the BC Green Party, and Richard Lambert running as an Independent. All four have confirmed their participation, according to the Campbell River Mirror.
Is the debate free to attend?
Yes. The event is open to the public at no cost. Seating inside the Tidemark Theatre is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you cannot attend in person, the debate will also be streamed live through the Tidemark Theatre website.
Can I watch the North Island debate online?
Yes. A live stream of the debate will be available through the Tidemark Theatre website on the evening of October 16. The Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce also plans to post a recording to its YouTube channel the day after the event.
Who is organizing the debate?
The debate is being co-hosted by the Campbell River and District Chamber of Commerce, the Campbell River Mirror, and the Tidemark Theatre Society. The Campbell River Mirror reported on October 8 that all four candidates had confirmed attendance.
What district does this debate cover?
The debate is for the North Island provincial electoral district. The district covers the northern part of Vancouver Island and returns one MLA to the BC Legislature. Voters in that district go to the polls on October 24, 2026.
When is voting day for the North Island district?
Voting day for the provincial election, including the North Island district, is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Advance voting runs from October 16 to 21. You can find your polling place through Elections BC at elections.bc.ca.
Where can I find the North Island candidate profiles?
Profiles for all four North Island candidates, Anna Kindy, Sara Lopez, Benjamin Olsson, and Richard Lambert, are available at voche.me. You can also compare their positions by visiting the North Island district page at /bc/provincial-2026/races/mla/north-island.
Sources
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- Campbell River Mirror: Tidemark hosts North Island All Candidates Debatecampbellrivermirror.com
- Elections BC: 2026 provincial election key dateselections.bc.ca
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