BC Election 2022

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

 

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

 

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Who is running locally, and where to cast your vote, in the elections on Oct. 15

All the candidates in Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Clinton, Lytton, SD74, and the TNRD, plus where to vote

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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
(from l) Ashcroft councillor candidates Jessica Clement, Nadine Davenport, Doreen Lambert, Joris Ekering, and Jonah Anstett answer questions during the Ashcroft all-candidates’ forum held on Oct. 3. (Photo credit: Facebook/Valley Community TV)

Housing, dog park, and branding at Ashcroft all-candidates’ forum

Forum was held on Oct. 3 ahead of the municipal elections on Oct. 15

(from l) Ashcroft councillor candidates Jessica Clement, Nadine Davenport, Doreen Lambert, Joris Ekering, and Jonah Anstett answer questions during the Ashcroft all-candidates’ forum held on Oct. 3. (Photo credit: Facebook/Valley Community TV)
Williams Lake city councillor Ivan Bonnell during an interview with the Tribune on Thursday, Sept. 29. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake city councillor seriously injured in motorcycle crash

Ivan Bonnell was travelling in Williams Lake when he was in a collision with a pickup truck

Williams Lake city councillor Ivan Bonnell during an interview with the Tribune on Thursday, Sept. 29. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Cache Creek councillor candidate Carmen Ranta. (Photo credit: ChristinaLea Photography)

Questions and answers with Cache Creek councillor candidate Carmen Ranta

‘I am running for councillor to ensure that the community does more for youth, families, and seniors’

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Cache Creek councillor candidate Carmen Ranta. (Photo credit: ChristinaLea Photography)
Cache Creek councillor candidate David Dubois. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Cache Creek councillor candidate David Dubois

‘I bring an understanding of how to get things done efficiently and effectively’

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Cache Creek councillor candidate David Dubois. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Cache Creek councillor candidate Kelly Debert. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Cache Creek councillor candidate Kelly Debert

‘Ability to work with others’

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Cache Creek councillor candidate Kelly Debert. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Cache Creek councillor candidate Sue Peters. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Cache Creek councillor candidate Sue Peters

‘I am passionate about where I live, and want to see us be the best that we can be’

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Cache Creek councillor candidate Sue Peters. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Cache Creek mayoral candidate Annette Pittman. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Cache Creek mayoral candidate Annette Pittman

‘Ability to build good relationships with our neighbouring communities’

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Cache Creek mayoral candidate Annette Pittman. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Cache Creek mayoral candidate John Ranta. (Photo credit: ChristinaLea Photography)

Questions and answers with Cache Creek mayoral candidate John Ranta

‘I will always be available with open communications’

  • Oct 3, 2022
Cache Creek mayoral candidate John Ranta. (Photo credit: ChristinaLea Photography)
Cache Creek mayoral candidate Wendy Coomber. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Cache Creek mayoral candidate Wendy Coomber

‘I bring to the table a fierce dedication to democracy and collaboration’

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Cache Creek mayoral candidate Wendy Coomber. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Clinton councillor candidate Bernice Weihs-Anderson. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Clinton councillor candidate Bernice Weihs-Anderson

‘I can bring different ideas to the table’

  • Oct 3, 2022
Clinton councillor candidate Bernice Weihs-Anderson. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Clinton councillor candidate Darrell Schapansky. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Clinton councillor candidate Darrell Schapansky

‘I am a good listener and open-minded’

  • Oct 3, 2022
Clinton councillor candidate Darrell Schapansky. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Clinton councillor candidate David Park. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Clinton councillor candidate David Park

‘I’m well-invested in wanting this community to be better’

  • Oct 3, 2022
Clinton councillor candidate David Park. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Clinton councillor candidate Nicholas Kosovic. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Clinton councillor candidate Nicholas Kosovic

‘I hope to contribute a fresh set of ideas to Clinton’s village council’

  • Oct 3, 2022
Clinton councillor candidate Nicholas Kosovic. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Clinton councillor candidate Pauline Piller. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Clinton councillor candidate Pauline Piller

‘My background has taught me how to plan and carry out projects to completion’

  • Oct 3, 2022
Clinton councillor candidate Pauline Piller. (Photo credit: Submitted)
Clinton councillor candidate Sandi Burrage. (Photo credit: Submitted)

Questions and answers with Clinton councillor candidate Sandi Burrage

‘It is so important to work with your team to come up with ideas and strategies’

  • Oct 3, 2022
Clinton councillor candidate Sandi Burrage. (Photo credit: Submitted)