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)
Candidates running for Sicamous mayor include (top, left to right) Colleen Anderson, Brenda Dalzell, Larry Emery, Terry Rysz and Mike Sheehan. Running for a seat on council are (middle) Ryan Airey, Ian Baillie, Matt Baumgartner, Pam Beech, John Bruan, Tammy Brown, (bottom) Gord Bushell, Bob Evans, John Flynn, Malcolm Makayev and Siobhan Rich.

Election 2022: Sicamous council candidates introduce themselves

Five candidates running for mayor, 11 for six seats on city council

  • Sep 23, 2022
Candidates running for Sicamous mayor include (top, left to right) Colleen Anderson, Brenda Dalzell, Larry Emery, Terry Rysz and Mike Sheehan. Running for a seat on council are (middle) Ryan Airey, Ian Baillie, Matt Baumgartner, Pam Beech, John Bruan, Tammy Brown, (bottom) Gord Bushell, Bob Evans, John Flynn, Malcolm Makayev and Siobhan Rich.
Candidates running for Salmon Arm mayor include (top, left to right) Nancy Cooper, Alan Harrison and Luke Norrie. Running for a seat on council are (middle) Daniel Bardy, Debbie Cannon, Brian Fletcher, Kevin Flynn, David Gonella, Debbie Haukedal, (bottom) Robert Johnson, Tim Lavery, Sylvia Lindgren, Louise Wallace Richmond and Kristine Wickner.

Election 2022: Salmon Arm council candidates introduce themselves

Three candidates running for mayor, 11 for six seats on city council

  • Sep 23, 2022
Candidates running for Salmon Arm mayor include (top, left to right) Nancy Cooper, Alan Harrison and Luke Norrie. Running for a seat on council are (middle) Daniel Bardy, Debbie Cannon, Brian Fletcher, Kevin Flynn, David Gonella, Debbie Haukedal, (bottom) Robert Johnson, Tim Lavery, Sylvia Lindgren, Louise Wallace Richmond and Kristine Wickner.
BC Timber Sales is proceeding with salvage logging operations in the Wiseman Creek and Sicamous Creek watershed despite concerns raised by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. (CSRD photo)

Salvage logging to proceed near Sicamous despite concerns of regional district

Directors disappointed with response from BC Timber Sales

BC Timber Sales is proceeding with salvage logging operations in the Wiseman Creek and Sicamous Creek watershed despite concerns raised by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. (CSRD 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
Marianne VanBuskirk is a newly elected member of School District 83’s board of trustees. (File photo)

Shuswap school trustees anxious to get going

Marianne VanBuskirk and Amanda Krebs grateful for community’s trust.

Marianne VanBuskirk is a newly elected member of School District 83’s board of trustees. (File photo)
Voter turnout rises in Salmon Arm and Sicamous municipal elections

Voter turnout rises in Salmon Arm and Sicamous municipal elections

A greater percentage of voters made it to the polls on Saturday than they did in 2014.

Voter turnout rises in Salmon Arm and Sicamous municipal elections
The proposed Ross Street underpass. (City of Salmon Arm illustration)

ELECTION 2018: Majority of voters give the nod to underpass spending

Ross Street underpass plan gains approval on referendum ballots

The proposed Ross Street underpass. (City of Salmon Arm illustration)
Mayor elect Alan Harrison stands together with his future councillors Kevin Flynn, Chad Eliason, Debbie Cannon, Tim Lavery and Louise Wallace Richmond. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)

ELECTION NIGHT: Strong night for incumbent councillors

Tim Lavery tops the polls in race for seat on Salmon Arm council

Mayor elect Alan Harrison stands together with his future councillors Kevin Flynn, Chad Eliason, Debbie Cannon, Tim Lavery and Louise Wallace Richmond. (Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer)
CSRD selects electoral area directors

CSRD selects electoral area directors

Directors Demenok, Cathcart, Talbot and board chair Rhona Martin will be returning to the CSRD board

CSRD selects electoral area directors
Marianne VanBuskirk, new School District 83 trustee for Salmon Arm

ELECTION 2018: Marianne VanBuskirk, Amanda Krebs new school trustees

VanBuskirk and Krebs to represent Salmon Arm, three other electoral area seats filled

Marianne VanBuskirk, new School District 83 trustee for Salmon Arm
(Facebook/Village of Chase)

Chase mayor wins by 11 votes over incumbent councillor

Results still unofficial, Rod Crowe defeats incumbent mayor Rick Berrigan

(Facebook/Village of Chase)
The District of Sicamous Mayor and council elected in 2014. Todd Kyllo, second from the left in the front row, sought reelection and did not succeed while Janna Simons, second from the right in the front row, did not seek reelection. The rest of the councillors retained their seat and Mayor Terry Rysz was unopposed in the election. (District of Sicamous Photo) The District of Sicamous Mayor and council elected in 2014. Todd Kyllo, second from the left in the front row, sought reelection and did not succeed while Janna Simons, second from the right in the front row, did not seek reelection. The rest of the councillors retained their seat and Mayor Terry Rysz was unopposed in the election. (District of Sicamous Photo)

Four incumbents will return to Sicamous council

Councillors Bushell, Makayev, Anderson, and Mallmes will return to their roles for four more years

The District of Sicamous Mayor and council elected in 2014. Todd Kyllo, second from the left in the front row, sought reelection and did not succeed while Janna Simons, second from the right in the front row, did not seek reelection. The rest of the councillors retained their seat and Mayor Terry Rysz was unopposed in the election. (District of Sicamous Photo) The District of Sicamous Mayor and council elected in 2014. Todd Kyllo, second from the left in the front row, sought reelection and did not succeed while Janna Simons, second from the right in the front row, did not seek reelection. The rest of the councillors retained their seat and Mayor Terry Rysz was unopposed in the election. (District of Sicamous Photo)