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Money alone won’t get you elected in the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – Money may buy happiness but it’s no guarantee of winning elected office in…
Tk’emlups general voting day this Saturday
KAMLOOPS – Regular voting day for the Tk'emlups te Secwepemc election is just a few…
What message did voters send Kamloops city council?
KAMLOOPS – Voters appeard to want a small makeover of their Kamloops city council and…
Five Kamloops council candidates who think the city is responsible for drug, street issues
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops, like many communities across North America, has seen an increase in street…
Where to meet your Kamloops civic election candidates
KAMLOOPS – Those looking to find out more from the candidates running in the Kamloops…
Is Kamloops City Council due for a big pay raise?
KAMLOOPS – Elected officials from Kamloops city hall won't be rushing to discuss hefty pay…
Take a look at who’s running for Kamloops council so far
KAMLOOPS – We are still months away from municipal elections in B.C. but that hasn't…
Free parking still a perk for Kelowna’s mayor and councillors
KELOWNA – Earlier this month, city councillors removed perhaps the last free parking spots in…
Councillors from Kamloops, Tk’emlups meet at fire rescue training
KAMLOOPS – Local politicians worked up a sweat with Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel today. Members…
New Vernon mayor and council sworn into office
VERNON - Vernon’s new council members officially took their seats for the next four years Monday evening. Mayor Akbal Mund, incumbents Bob Spiers, Juliette Cunningham, Catherine Lord, and Brian Quiring, along with new councillors Scott Anderson and Dalvir Nahal were sworn into office by Justice Mayland McKimm to a packed room at City Hall. “Collectively,...
ELECTION 2014: Who won in the South Okanagan
SOUTH OKANAGAN - You voted and the results are in for the mayors and councils of the South Okanagan who will start their four-year terms in December. Summerland welcomes new mayor Peter Waterman, who won with 1,197 votes. Joining him on council is Toni Boot with 2,819 votes; Erin Trainer with 2,214 votes; Erin Carlson...
ELECTION 2014: West Kelowna candidates finalized
WEST KELOWNA – Three candidates are confirmed for mayor of West Kelowna, including incumbent Doug Findlater. Challenging Findlater for his job are Stephen Johnston and Mary Mandarino. The nomination period for the Nov. 14 civic election closed at 4 p.m. on Friday. Thirteen people are seeking one of six seats on council: - Joanne Baker -...
HELSTON: Local politics are not boring
I’d like you to list the names of your city councillors. Okay, just one councillor. The mayor? No? Then you’re just like I was before I got paid to know. I’ll be honest; I never used to take much interest in local politics. Like many, I considered it boring, small town, no consequence stuff. But...
How Penticton residents are changing the political landscape in town
PENTICTON - The political movers and shakers that started TimeForChangePenticton have introduced a more advanced campaign to support electoral candidates in the upcoming municipal election. The idea to start Vision Penticton was brewed up at a meet and greet held by TimeForChange organizers on Monday. Vision Penticton is like the “older sibling” to the original group,...
Council pay and expenses revealed
VERNON - Three out of seven Vernon councillors spent 88 per cent of the money given to council for expenses last year. According to a financial statement for 2013, council was reimbursed for a total of $13,356 in expenses — such as mileage and accommodation — related to the job. The three highest reimbursements were...