Municipal Election

Bruce Cameron. (File photo)

PODCAST.: Turnout for B.C. 2022 municipal elections down from 2018

TODAY IN B.C.: Voting online, campaign issues and mayoralty races discussed

On Oct. 15, voting was held at Summerland Secondary School. Voter turnout in Summerland was significantly lower than in past years. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland sees low voter turnout

Nearly two-thirds of eligible voters did not cast ballots

Incumbents Linda Van Alphen and Dave Stathers have been re-elected as Summerland trustees on the Okanagan-Skaha School Board. (Contributed)

Summerland voters choose incumbent school trustees

Dave Stathers and Linda Van Alphen have both been re-elected

Summerland voters choose council experience

Six of seven members of new council have served in the past.

In most of British Columbia, candidates in local government elections are not running under party banners. (Black Press file photo)

EDITORIAL: Individuals, not parties, will form local governments

In most parts of B.C., candidates in local government elections run as independents

  • Oct 13, 2022
In most of British Columbia, candidates in local government elections are not running under party banners. (Black Press file photo)
Third-party election signs set up by Roy Roope were removed on Sunday, Sept. 25. The signs are now back in place. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Third-party elections signs removed in Summerland

Question about message led to bylaw officer’s decision to take down signs

Third-party election signs set up by Roy Roope were removed on Sunday, Sept. 25. The signs are now back in place. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
The District of Coldstream will hold a referendum Oct. 15 during the municipal election vote to see if residents approve borrowing funds for a new public works building. (Contributed)

‘End of life’ Coldstream buildings toured ahead of referendum

District asking residents for approval to borrow funds to construct new building, renovate others

The District of Coldstream will hold a referendum Oct. 15 during the municipal election vote to see if residents approve borrowing funds for a new public works building. (Contributed)
Armstrong’s Paul Britton, a city councillor since 2000, has announced his desire to serve another four-year term. His name will be on the ballot for the Oct. 15 municipal election. (File photo)

Armstrong councillor to seek re-election

Paul Britton has served as councillor since 2000

Armstrong’s Paul Britton, a city councillor since 2000, has announced his desire to serve another four-year term. His name will be on the ballot for the Oct. 15 municipal election. (File photo)
Isaac Gilbert is running for council in the by-election for Jake Kimberley’s vacated seat. (Submitted)

First candidate for Penticton council by-election makes himself known

Isaac Gilbert is making a second run at council after receiving 19.63 per cent of the vote in 2018

Isaac Gilbert is running for council in the by-election for Jake Kimberley’s vacated seat. (Submitted)
Peachland’s mayor Cindy Fortin, chosen from a draw

Peachland’s mayor Cindy Fortin, chosen from a draw

Fortin’s name pulled from a hat

Peachland’s mayor Cindy Fortin, chosen from a draw
Challenger Harry Gough and incumbent Cindy Fortin were tied in votes following a recount of the Oct 20 Peachland mayoral election result. So a B.C. judge had to draw the name of the winner and she drew Fortin’s name. —Image: Alistair Waters/Capital News

Incumbent’s name drawn to settle who will be Peachland’s next mayor

B.C. judge draws incumbent Cindy Fortin’s name to settle tied mayoral vote

Challenger Harry Gough and incumbent Cindy Fortin were tied in votes following a recount of the Oct 20 Peachland mayoral election result. So a B.C. judge had to draw the name of the winner and she drew Fortin’s name. —Image: Alistair Waters/Capital News
Vernon mayor-elect Victor Cumming celebrates his victory Saturday with family and supporters at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives. (Roger Knox/Morning Star)

Vernon voting results official

Victor Cumming and new-old council will get to work Monday, Nov. 5

Vernon mayor-elect Victor Cumming celebrates his victory Saturday with family and supporters at the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives. (Roger Knox/Morning Star)
North Okanagan voter turnout rates remain low

North Okanagan voter turnout rates remain low

Four of six municipalities show drop in North Okanagan municipal elections compared to 2014

North Okanagan voter turnout rates remain low
Vernon School District sees five new trustees

Vernon School District sees five new trustees

Only two incumbents, Mollie Bono and Robert Lee, are returning to SD22

Vernon School District sees five new trustees
Jim Garlick. (File)

Garlick wins Coldstream in landslide

Two new faces will join five familiar ones on Coldstream council.

Jim Garlick. (File)
Village of Lumby council sees two new faces

Village of Lumby council sees two new faces

Randal Ostafichuk, Lori Mindnich, Lorelei Fiset, Sherry Kineshanko voted in

Village of Lumby council sees two new faces
It’s a YES for the cultural centre

It’s a YES for the cultural centre

Vernon voters delivered a huge YES in the Cultural Centre Referendum.

It’s a YES for the cultural centre
Enderby Mayoral candidates Herman Halvorson (challenger, left) and Greg McCune (incumbent, right). (Brieanna Charlebois/ Morning Star)

Status quo for Enderby council

There’s no change in Enderby. Mayor and council were re-elected in Saturday’s…

Enderby Mayoral candidates Herman Halvorson (challenger, left) and Greg McCune (incumbent, right). (Brieanna Charlebois/ Morning Star)
Armstrong council results in, McGregor loses seat

Armstrong council results in, McGregor loses seat

Two votes between bottom two spots for Armstrong Council

Armstrong council results in, McGregor loses seat
Three new faces on Vernon council

Three new faces on Vernon council

Like he did in 2014, Quiring topped the polls, collecting 4,120 votes.

Three new faces on Vernon council
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