Municipal election

British Columbia's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Friday Jul. 3, 2020. Municipal elections are still more than a month away, but mayors for dozens of communities across B.C. have already won by acclamation after standing unopposed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

37 B.C. mayors win by acclamation after standing unopposed

In 2018, 36 B.C. mayors were elected without contest

British Columbia's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Friday Jul. 3, 2020. Municipal elections are still more than a month away, but mayors for dozens of communities across B.C. have already won by acclamation after standing unopposed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
The deadline so submit nominations for local municipal elections is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. (Unsplash photo)

North Okanagan election candidates step up, some acclaimed

Coldstream, Spallumcheen and Armstrong mayoralty candidates single-handily win seats

The deadline so submit nominations for local municipal elections is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. (Unsplash photo)
Advance voting opportunities for B.C. municipal elections are Oct. 5,8,12,13, and 14. (Photo/Black Press Media)

32 candidates vying for Kelowna council as filing deadlines close in Central Okanagan

General voting day for B.C. municipal elections is October 15, 2022

Advance voting opportunities for B.C. municipal elections are Oct. 5,8,12,13, and 14. (Photo/Black Press Media)
Charlie Hodge is seeking re-election to Kelowna council. (File photo/Capital News)

Hodge ‘good to go’ in re-election bid for Kelowna council

‘There are a lot of things we haven’t completed yet as a council that I would like to see get done’

Charlie Hodge is seeking re-election to Kelowna council. (File photo/Capital News)
Colin Basran announces his bid to seek a third term as Kelowna mayor at his election campaign kick-off event on Thursday, Sept. 8. (Barry Gerding - Black Press Media)

Kelowna mayor will seek re-election

Colin Basran running for third term as city mayor

Colin Basran announces his bid to seek a third term as Kelowna mayor at his election campaign kick-off event on Thursday, Sept. 8. (Barry Gerding - Black Press Media)
Amarit Brar has filed her nomination papers to run for Kelowna city council. (Photo/Amarit Brar Facebook)

‘A better community for all’ goal of Kelowna council candidate

Amarit Brar says she will be the voice of change on city council

Amarit Brar has filed her nomination papers to run for Kelowna city council. (Photo/Amarit Brar Facebook)
General voting day for B.C. municipal elections is Oct. 15, 2022. (File photo/Capital News)
General voting day for B.C. municipal elections is Oct. 15, 2022. (File photo/Capital News)
Rusty Ensign has declared his intention to run for West Kelowna council. (Photo contributed/Rusty Ensign)

Familiar face running for West Kelowna council

‘Council needs a voice that understands all perspectives’

Rusty Ensign has declared his intention to run for West Kelowna council. (Photo contributed/Rusty Ensign)
Local business operator Indy Dhial is running for Kelowna council. (Photo/Indy Dhial)

Fresh faces, new ideas needed, says Kelowna council candidate

Indy Dhial belives it’s time for a change on city council

Local business operator Indy Dhial is running for Kelowna council. (Photo/Indy Dhial)
Kelowna mayor Colin Basran is set to announce his future plans Sept. 8. (Photo/Team Basran 2022)

Kelowna Mayor Basran teases possible run for third term

Kelowna’s Future, My Future event set for September 8

Kelowna mayor Colin Basran is set to announce his future plans Sept. 8. (Photo/Team Basran 2022)
Tricia Brett wants to bring her experience to the table and is running for a spot on Lake Country council (contributed)

Another new name announced for Lake Country Council candidacy

Tricia Brett says she has over 17 years experience working in local and provincial governments

Tricia Brett wants to bring her experience to the table and is running for a spot on Lake Country council (contributed)
Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming announces he will seek a second term in office outside city hall Wednesday, Aug. 24. (Roger Knox -Morning Star)

Vernon mayor seeks second term

Victor Cumming wrestles with decision to serve another four years

Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming announces he will seek a second term in office outside city hall Wednesday, Aug. 24. (Roger Knox -Morning Star)
Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming announces he will seek a second term in office outside city hall Wednesday, Aug. 24. (Roger Knox -Morning Star)

Vernon mayor seeks second term

Victor Cumming wrestles with decision to serve another four years

Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming announces he will seek a second term in office outside city hall Wednesday, Aug. 24. (Roger Knox -Morning Star)
General voting day for B.C. municipal elections is Saturday, October 15, 2022. (File photo)

Nomination period nearing for Kelowna council candidates

The document filing period is Tuesday, Aug. 30 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9.

General voting day for B.C. municipal elections is Saturday, October 15, 2022. (File photo)
West Kelowna businessman Garrett Millsap has declared his intention to run for city council. (Photo contributed)

West Kelowna entrepreneur sets sights on city council

Garrett Millsap wants to bring an element of organization and common sense to council

West Kelowna businessman Garrett Millsap has declared his intention to run for city council. (Photo contributed)
Luke Stack has announced he is seeking a fifth term on Kelowna city council. (Photo contributed)

Stack stands up again for Kelowna council

Luke Stack has previously been elected to city council four times

Luke Stack has announced he is seeking a fifth term on Kelowna city council. (Photo contributed)
Kevin Bennett has declared his candidacy for Peachland council. (Photo/Kevin Bennett vote4peachland.ca)

Peachland business owner looking to zip into new adventure on council

Kevin Bennett says he wants to hear from residents about his ideas to improve Peachland

Kevin Bennett has declared his candidacy for Peachland council. (Photo/Kevin Bennett vote4peachland.ca)
West Kelowna councillor Jayson Zilkie was first elected in 2018. (Photo/Jayson Zilkie/Twitter)

Family first, says West Kelowna councillor not seeking re-election

‘I have decided not to seek re-election to spend more time with family’

West Kelowna councillor Jayson Zilkie was first elected in 2018. (Photo/Jayson Zilkie/Twitter)
Kelowna Councillor Mohini Singh. (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Crime, affordable housing top concerns in Kelowna councillor’s bid for re-election

High-rises, agriculture, and traffic are on the list

Kelowna Councillor Mohini Singh. (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Municipal elections are being held Oct. 15, 2022 (Photo/City of Kelowna)

Information sessions for Kelowna mayor and council candidates

Sessions will be held at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17

Municipal elections are being held Oct. 15, 2022 (Photo/City of Kelowna)