Municipal Election

Penticton's by-election candidates participated in a forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening. (Youtube)

Penticton council by-election candidates speak to business

Candidates shared their views in the Penticton Chamber of Commerce forum

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

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

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
LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Keremeos

LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Keremeos

Follow this post for comprehensive coverage on the mayor, council, school board and more

  • Oct 20, 2018
LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Keremeos
Mayoral results from across B.C.

Mayoral results from across B.C.

Voters in 162 municipalities in B.C. set to elect mayor, council, school board and more

Mayoral results from across B.C.
The Valley Votes: Your election results

The Valley Votes: Your election results

The results are in from the 2018 municipal election.

The Valley Votes: Your election results
Tara Bowie right: Manpreet Uppal talks to the audience while his opponents and the mayoral candidates look on at the all-candidates meeting at Victory Hall.

Keremeos mayor hopefuls focus of all-candidates

Smaller crowd than normal but candidates tackle the tough questions

  • Oct 10, 2018
Tara Bowie right: Manpreet Uppal talks to the audience while his opponents and the mayoral candidates look on at the all-candidates meeting at Victory Hall.
Advanced voting is open for Penticton and RDOS residents today. Black Press file photo.

Advanced voting open today for Penticton and RDOS residents

Learn when and where you can vote in advance of the Oct. 20 municipal elections

Advanced voting is open for Penticton and RDOS residents today. Black Press file photo.
B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks to local politicians at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler, Sept. 14, 2018. (UBCM)

B.C.’s new municipal election finance laws getting their first test

Vancouver shows loopholes for early spending, union support

B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks to local politicians at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler, Sept. 14, 2018. (UBCM)
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Who’s running for director in RDOS Area E?

Candidates for the RDOS Area E election

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Tim Roberts, Area G candidate

Tim Roberts, Area G candidate

Roberts has lived in the Similkameen Valley for 38 years

  • Sep 23, 2018
Tim Roberts, Area G candidate
Melodie Kolisnyk, Area G candidate

Melodie Kolisnyk, Area G candidate

Melodie Kolisnyk, born and raised in Keremeos, moved to Alberta and returned home 13 years ago

  • Sep 23, 2018
Melodie Kolisnyk, Area G candidate
It’s official: B.C.’s civic election campaign period kicks off

It’s official: B.C.’s civic election campaign period kicks off

New spending, expense limits are in place

It’s official: B.C.’s civic election campaign period kicks off
Manpreet Singh Uppal, Area G candidate

Manpreet Singh Uppal, Area G candidate

Manpreet Singh Uppal was born in Penticton, B.C. and grew up on a farm in rural Keremeos

  • Sep 23, 2018
Manpreet Singh Uppal, Area G candidate
Sherry Philpott-Adhikary, acclaimed for Village of Keremeos council

Sherry Philpott-Adhikary, acclaimed for Village of Keremeos council

Retired teacher has lived in Keremeos for 23 years

  • Sep 22, 2018
Sherry Philpott-Adhikary, acclaimed for Village of Keremeos council
Jeremy Evans, acclaimed Village of Keremeos candidate

Jeremy Evans, acclaimed Village of Keremeos candidate

Council candidate has lived in Keremeos since 1971

  • Sep 22, 2018
Jeremy Evans, acclaimed Village of Keremeos candidate
Jason Wiebe, acclaimed Village of Keremeos candidate

Jason Wiebe, acclaimed Village of Keremeos candidate

Candidate will serve second term on council

  • Sep 22, 2018
Jason Wiebe, acclaimed Village of Keremeos candidate
Councillor has lived and worked in community for 28 years

Councillor has lived and worked in community for 28 years

For those of you who may not know me, I have lived…

  • Sep 22, 2018
Councillor has lived and worked in community for 28 years
Manfred Bauer seeks re-election as mayor of Keremeos

Manfred Bauer seeks re-election as mayor of Keremeos

Bauer has been on council since 2005 and in mayor’s chair since 2011

  • Sep 20, 2018
Manfred Bauer seeks re-election as mayor of Keremeos