ELECTION CALENDAR

Leading up to the Oct. 19 federal election, we will be listing candidate meetings and forums, and other election events. If you know about an event that should be included in the list, please email the details and a contact name and phone number to election@timescolonist.com

Tuesday, Sept. 15 Riding: Victoria Where: Laurel Point Inn, 680 Montreal St., Victoria Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Host: James Bay Neighbourhood Association

Details: An all-candidates forum for the Victoria riding.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 Riding: Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke Where: Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Rd., Sooke Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Host: B.C. Sustainable Energy Association and the Dogwood Initiative

Details: Get informed about two of the 2015 federal election’s defining issues: climate change and sustainable energy. Moderated by Maja Tait, mayor of Sooke.

Friday, Sept. 18 Riding: Nanaimo-Ladysmith Where: Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo When: 2 p.m. Hosts: The National Association of Federal Retirees

Details: All-candidates forum

Saturday, Sept. 19 Riding: Nanaimo-Ladysmith Where: Gabriola Community Hall, 2200 South Rd., Gabriola Island When: 1 p.m.

Details: Gabriola Island all-candidates meeting

Thursday, Oct. 1 Riding: Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke Where: Esquimalt High School theatre, 847 Colville Rd., Esquimalt

When: Doors 6:45 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Host: Downtown service providers

Details: All-candidates forum on the theme of poverty and homelessness. Moderated by Bruce Williams, CFAX