Municipal election

Erik Olesen, who ran Vernon mayor in last fall’s municipal election, failed to disclose his campaign expenses by the Feb. 13, 2023 deadline and is therefore barred from running in the next election. (File photo)

Vernon mayoral candidate can’t run in next election after failing to file campaign expenses

Erik Olesen did not file his disclosure statements in his bid for the mayor’s seat last fall

 

Former Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran charged with sexual assault. (file photo: Capital News)

Former Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran charged with sexual assault

Colin Basran is due in Kelowna Provincial Court Jan. 24

 

The community of Peachland voted in a new mayor and approved a borrowing referendum in order to replace its aging fire hall. (Photo/Peachland Fire & Rescue Service Facebook)

Official results for Peachland municipal election: Fire hall referendum passes

The community has a new mayor, four new councillors and a familiar face returns

 

Tom Dyas was handed the ‘keys to Rutland’ after winning the Kelowna mayoral race in the 2022 election. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Official results in for Kelowna municipal election

Council will be officially sworn in at the Inaugural Meeting on Monday, Nov. 7

Tom Dyas was handed the ‘keys to Rutland’ after winning the Kelowna mayoral race in the 2022 election. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Garrett Millsap has been elected to West Kelowna council. (Photo/contributed)

West Kelowna election recount results in no change

Garrett Millsap won the final council position by one vote over Tom Groat

Garrett Millsap has been elected to West Kelowna council. (Photo/contributed)
Four incumbent councillors have been returned in West Kelowna. (Black Press file photo)

Council recount underway in West Kelowna

Two candidates are one vote apart for the final councillor position

Four incumbent councillors have been returned in West Kelowna. (Black Press file photo)
Gord Milsom is West Kelowna’s new mayor. Milson gave an acceptance speech Saturday night after votes were tallied. - Sydney Morton/Capital News

BREAKING: Milsom staying on as West Kelowna mayor

The unofficial results from the city say he received 4,410 votes

Gord Milsom is West Kelowna’s new mayor. Milson gave an acceptance speech Saturday night after votes were tallied. - Sydney Morton/Capital News
Peachland Coun. Patrick Van Minsel declares his intention to run for mayor. (Photo/Matt Abrey)

Patrick Van Minsel defeats Fortin to be Peachland’s next mayor

He received 46 per cent of the vote (1,104 votes)

Peachland Coun. Patrick Van Minsel declares his intention to run for mayor. (Photo/Matt Abrey)
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Incumbents fall to newcomers in Lake Country election

Lake Country sees barely 2,000 ballots cast

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David Habib is running for mayor of Kelowna. (Capital News file photo)

Kelowna Votes 2022: David Habib

Black Press Media is asking mayoral candidates their thoughts on various community issues

David Habib is running for mayor of Kelowna. (Capital News file photo)
General voting day for municipal elections is Oct. 15. (Black Press file photo)

More than 10,000 turn out for advanced voting in Kelowna election

Oct. 14 is the last day for advanced voting

General voting day for municipal elections is Oct. 15. (Black Press file photo)
Silverado Socrates is running for mayor of Kelowna. (Capital News file photo)

Kelowna Votes 2022: Silverado Socrates

Black Press Media is asking mayoral candidates their thoughts on various community issues

Silverado Socrates is running for mayor of Kelowna. (Capital News file photo)
Kelowna mayoral candidate David Habib (left) answers a question during a forum sponsored by the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Okanagan while candidates Tom Dyas (centre) and Colin Basran (right) listen. (Photo/Gary Barnes)

Packed Kelowna mayoral breakfast forum serves up laughter and emotions

The forum was hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Okanagan on Oct. 13

Kelowna mayoral candidate David Habib (left) answers a question during a forum sponsored by the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Okanagan while candidates Tom Dyas (centre) and Colin Basran (right) listen. (Photo/Gary Barnes)
Cindy Fortin is running for mayor of Peachland. (Photo/Cindy Fortin Facebook)

Peachland Votes 2022: Cindy Fortin

Black Press Media is asking mayoral candidates their thoughts on various community issues

Cindy Fortin is running for mayor of Peachland. (Photo/Cindy Fortin Facebook)
City of Fernie city hall. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)

‘I’m so excited to be out of this room’: Departing BC councillor laments experience as elected official

Morgan Pulsifer said he was disappointed by the way city staff, elected officials and service workers were treated in Fernie

City of Fernie city hall. (Scott Tibballs / The Free Press)
Pam Cunningham is running for a seat on Peachland council. (Photo/Pam Cunningham)

Peachland Votes 2022: Pam Cunningham

Black Press Media is asking municipal election candidates their thoughts on various community issues

Pam Cunningham is running for a seat on Peachland council. (Photo/Pam Cunningham)
A statement from Kelowna Professional Firefighters Association says “we support those who support us.” (Photo/KPFA Facebook)

Kelowna Firefighters Association spotlights candidates for council

Kelowna Professional Firefighters Association endorses one for mayor and seven for council

A statement from Kelowna Professional Firefighters Association says “we support those who support us.” (Photo/KPFA Facebook)
Three days of advance voting are left before general voting day. (Black Press file photo)

More advance voting opportunities this week in Kelowna municipal election

General voting day is Oct. 15

Three days of advance voting are left before general voting day. (Black Press file photo)
General voting day for municipal elections is Oct. 15. (Black Press file photo)

Advance polls in Kelowna/West Kelowna ahead of Thanksgiving weekend

Residents can vote Oct. 7 in West Kelowna and Oct. 8 in Kelowna

General voting day for municipal elections is Oct. 15. (Black Press file photo)
General voting day is Oct. 15. (Black Press file photo)

Strong turn out for first day of advanced voting in Kelowna municipal election

More advanced voting opportunities are on Oct. 8, 12, 13, 14

General voting day is Oct. 15. (Black Press file photo)
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