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)
Mike Campol is running to be elected as director for Area I in the RDOS. (Submitted)

Meet your Kaleden and Apex RDOS director candidates: Mike Campol

Campol is running to be elected as director for Area I

Mike Campol is running to be elected as director for Area I in the RDOS. (Submitted)
Subrina Monteith is running for reelection as RDOS director for Area I. (Submitted)

Meet your Kaleden and Apex RDOS director candidates: Subrina Monteith

Subrina is running to be re-elected as director for Area I

Subrina Monteith is running for reelection as RDOS director for Area I. (Submitted)
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)
Osoyoos mayoral candidate Dustin Sikora makes a statement about his ‘sizable’ contribution to the Freedom Convoy. (Osoyoos First)

Osoyoos mayoral candidate addresses ties to Freedom Convoy

Dustin Sikora said he made ‘sizable’ contribution because of government overreach

Osoyoos mayoral candidate Dustin Sikora makes a statement about his ‘sizable’ contribution to the Freedom Convoy. (Osoyoos First)
On Oct. 15, voters in Summerland will choose a mayor, six municipal councillors and two school board trustees. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland voters have 20 names on ballot

Candidates are declared for mayor, councillor and school trustee roles

On Oct. 15, voters in Summerland will choose a mayor, six municipal councillors and two school board trustees. (Summerland Review file photo)
Toni Boot (Contributed)

Candidate has served as Summerland’s mayor for past four years

Summerland Mayor Toni Boot announced is stepping down from the mayor’s role…

Toni Boot (Contributed)
Keremeos coun. Jason Wiebe has announced that he will be running for mayor in the coming October election. (Submitted)

Jason Wiebe throws hat in Keremeos mayoral race

Wiebe is currently a member of Keremeos Village council

Keremeos coun. Jason Wiebe has announced that he will be running for mayor in the coming October election. (Submitted)
Brad Besler is seeking a seat on Summerland’s council in the Oct. 15 municipal election. (Contributed)

Brad Besler to seek role as Summerland councillor

The business owner has been in a long-running dispute with neighbouring mushroom farm

Brad Besler is seeking a seat on Summerland’s council in the Oct. 15 municipal election. (Contributed)
Larry Schwartzenberger is running for Penticton city council in 2022. (Photo- Larry Schwartzenberger Facebook)

Oliver councillor looks to win seat in Penticton

Community safety is Larry Schwartzenberger’s No. 1 priority

Larry Schwartzenberger is running for Penticton city council in 2022. (Photo- Larry Schwartzenberger Facebook)
Surrey city Coun. Jack Hundial. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Surrey councillor taking aim at seat in Penticton

Public safety will be Jack Hundial’s priority

Surrey city Coun. Jack Hundial. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Doug Holmes (Contributed)

Holmes to seek position as Summerland mayor

Doug Holmes has been involved in local government and community work

Doug Holmes (Contributed)
Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki took to the steps of city hall to announce his re-election bid on Aug. 29. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)

Penticton mayor announces re-election bid

John Vassilaki touts successes over last 4 years, wants to continue progress

Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki took to the steps of city hall to announce his re-election bid on Aug. 29. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
Arlene Arlow is taking a second crack at running for Mayor of Keremeos in 2022. (Brennan Phillips - Keremeos Review)

Arlene Arlow takes another run at Keremeos mayor

Arlow came with 15 votes of current Mayor Manfred Bauer in 2018

Arlene Arlow is taking a second crack at running for Mayor of Keremeos in 2022. (Brennan Phillips - Keremeos Review)
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

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