BC Election 2022

Sacheen Collecutt was running for a seat on Kelowna council with Spirit Alliance (Photo/Sacheen)

Election recount demanded by failed Kelowna council candidate dismissed

Sacheen Collecut claims ballot stuffing and fraud

 

Voters mark their civic election ballots at a polling station in Vancouver, on Saturday, October 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

ELECTION 2022: 158 new school trustees elected across B.C.

The province’s first openly transgender school trustee has been elected

 

Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim pauses after speaking during a town hall hosted by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Nearly half of British Columbia’s 162 cities and communities have a new mayor-elect after municipal elections last weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Some new B.C. mayors are familiar, others mark historic firsts after municipal vote

Nearly half of B.C. communities have a new person in charge after Saturday’s vote

 

The elected. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

Revelstoke Votes: Gary Sulz re-elected as mayor

The preliminary results are in for the 2022 General Local Election

The elected. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
A sketch of what a potential Aquatic facility would look like in the area. (CSRD photo).

Golden and Area A votes yes to proposed indoor aquatic centre

The vote was 1,172 ‘yes’ to 423 ‘no’.

A sketch of what a potential Aquatic facility would look like in the area. (CSRD photo).
Candidates gathered at the Civic Centre for unofficial results. (Claire Palmer photo)

Oszust wins third term as Golden mayor, new council elected

The unofficial results are out

Candidates gathered at the Civic Centre for unofficial results. (Claire Palmer photo)
Vancouver mayoral candidate, incumbent Kennedy Stewart, picks up his civic election ballot from a polling station worker as he votes at an advance poll, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. General local elections are scheduled in British Columbia municipalities Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Municipal elections across B.C., with major battles in Vancouver, Surrey expected

Across the province campaigns focused on issues that typically fall beyond the municipal realm

Vancouver mayoral candidate, incumbent Kennedy Stewart, picks up his civic election ballot from a polling station worker as he votes at an advance poll, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. General local elections are scheduled in British Columbia municipalities Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Balzor Singh and Gulshaan preet Brar have fallen in love while volunteering during the 2022 BC municipal election campaign. (Submitted)

Love blossoms on the Kelowna campaign trail

A pair of campaign volunteers have fallen in love and plan to get engaged after the Oct. 15 election

Balzor Singh and Gulshaan preet Brar have fallen in love while volunteering during the 2022 BC municipal election campaign. (Submitted)
The B.C. Elections logo is seen on a ballot screen at a polling station in Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. With cumulative crises including homelessness, crime, affordability and climate disasters, municipal politicians across the province are finding themselves tackling major issues from the ground up. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

When Merlin Blackwell ran for mayor four years ago in the small…

The B.C. Elections logo is seen on a ballot screen at a polling station in Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. With cumulative crises including homelessness, crime, affordability and climate disasters, municipal politicians across the province are finding themselves tackling major issues from the ground up. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Maple Ridge school board candidate Brian Dominick does not deny this was him in a video outside the Vancouver Art Gallery speaking to a crowd of people. (Screen grab)

Lower Mainland school board candidate on video preaching about exterminating the ‘global, elitist parasite’

Brian Dominick is seen outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at World Freedom Rally

Maple Ridge school board candidate Brian Dominick does not deny this was him in a video outside the Vancouver Art Gallery speaking to a crowd of people. (Screen grab)
Nominations have closed for the next civic election to be held on Oct. 15, 2022. The official campaign period begins Sept .17. (Photo courtesy of Elections BC)

Elections BC issues reminder on expense, ad rules ahead of campaign period start date

Limits vary by region and position candidate is seeking

Nominations have closed for the next civic election to be held on Oct. 15, 2022. The official campaign period begins Sept .17. (Photo courtesy of Elections BC)
Helena Konanz is eyeing a seat on Penticton council in the upcoming election. (Jon Adrian, Architectural, winery and lifestyle photographer, Penticton Photographer / Okanagan Photographer / Helena Konanz)

Former federal candidate wants return to local politics for another shot at Penticton council

Helena Konanz says the Penticton lake-to-lake bike lane is a ‘poorly planned’ project

Helena Konanz is eyeing a seat on Penticton council in the upcoming election. (Jon Adrian, Architectural, winery and lifestyle photographer, Penticton Photographer / Okanagan Photographer / Helena Konanz)
Penticton city coun. Juluis Bloomfield is running for mayor in the upcoming election. (Contributed)

Julius Bloomfield announces run for Penticton mayor

Bloomfield is currently a councillor in Penticton

Penticton city coun. Juluis Bloomfield is running for mayor in the upcoming election. (Contributed)
Amelia Boultbee, a litigator and local dispute resolution lawyer, is running for Penticton city council in 2022. (Contributed)

Penticton litigator eyes seat on city council after strong showing in by-election

Crime and safety are among Amelia Boultbee’s top priorities this election season

Amelia Boultbee, a litigator and local dispute resolution lawyer, is running for Penticton city council in 2022. (Contributed)
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COLUMN: The strength of an effective local government

These seven individual members became a strong team

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Summerland voters will elect a mayor and six councillors in the Oct. 15 local government election. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland candidate forum planned for Sept. 20

Local government election will be held Oct. 15

Summerland voters will elect a mayor and six councillors in the Oct. 15 local government election. (Summerland Review file photo)
Toni Boot (Contributed)

Candidate has served as Summerland’s mayor for past four years

Summerland Mayor Toni Boot announced is stepping down from the mayor’s role…

Toni Boot (Contributed)
Keremeos coun. Jason Wiebe has announced that he will be running for mayor in the coming October election. (Submitted)

Jason Wiebe throws hat in Keremeos mayoral race

Wiebe is currently a member of Keremeos Village council

Keremeos coun. Jason Wiebe has announced that he will be running for mayor in the coming October election. (Submitted)
Larry Schwartzenberger is running for Penticton city council in 2022. (Photo- Larry Schwartzenberger Facebook)

Oliver councillor looks to win seat in Penticton

Community safety is Larry Schwartzenberger’s No. 1 priority

Larry Schwartzenberger is running for Penticton city council in 2022. (Photo- Larry Schwartzenberger Facebook)
Lynn Kelsely is switching her focus from city council to education seeking a trustee seat in the next municipal election in Penticton. (Submitted)

Penticton’s Lynn Kelsey seeks seat on school board

If elected, Kelsey promises to lobby for exceptional learners

Lynn Kelsely is switching her focus from city council to education seeking a trustee seat in the next municipal election in Penticton. (Submitted)