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Some mail-in ballots won’t be counted in Kamloops
Around 1,000 voters requested mail-in ballots in the Kamloops election, but slow-moving delivery left some…
‘Time’ biggest difference in campaigns for Kelowna’s new Mayor Tom Dyas
Kelowna’s new mayor says "time" spent campaigning and getting to know the city's issues was…
Victor Cumming wins re-election as Vernon’s mayor
Vernon's incumbent mayor Victor Cumming will spend another four years in the top job. Mayor…
Okanagan Parents Voice advocate told to move after holding sign near voting station
A woman holding a sign for the Parents Voice West Kelowna trustee candidate was told…
Vernon mayoral candidate backtracks on social media post
Vernon Mayoral candidate Scott Anderson is backtracking on a statement he posted saying he had…
Advanced voter turnout in Kamloops, Kelowna significantly higher than 2018
Voter turnout in Kelowna and Kamloops on the first day of advanced polls saw a…
Where to find Thompson Okanagan all-candidates forums and mayoral debates for this election
Municipal election season is here and residents can ask questions and watch their candidates live…
Vernon mayoral candidates set for public debate
The three candidates currently running to become mayor of Vernon are set for public debate…
Former TV news anchor vying for seat on Kelowna council
A former Global Okanagan news anchor has tossed his hat in the ring for a…
Kamloops business owner announces intention to run for mayor
A Kamloops business owner wants to hold both B.C. Housing and City staff to account…
Upsets, close calls in South Okanagan municipal elections
PENTICTON – Each ballot definitely counted in a couple of close races in the Okanagan…
Turnout in Vernon municipal election remains low
VERNON – Like most communities in B.C., voter turnout continued to be low in the…
Still deciding who to vote for in the Kamloops municipal election? We’ve got you covered
KAMLOOPS – It's decision time with civic election day tomorrow in Kamloops. For those looking…
Where they live: Okanagan Landing popular neighbourhood for Vernon council candidates
VERNON – Voters have a lot of choice in the Vernon municipal election with four…
Packed house for Kamloops all candidates forum
KAMLOOPS – Community engagement and how to better serve all areas of Kamloops were focus…
Seven candidates who think bylaws and community groups can help tackle crime in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Major crime and gang violence have been a concern to Kamloops RCMP for several…
Three recurring ideas from candidates on how to improve the Kamloops doctor shortage
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops residents have been struggling for years from a family doctor shortage. Some…
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…
Three Vernon council candidates with ideas on how to attract more police officers
VERNON – Public safety is a key issue in the Vernon municipal election campaign but…
‘I can do the job just as good or better:’ Young Vernon mayoral candidate challenges perceptions of age
VERNON – This convenience store operator and avid volunteer is running to be the next…
Six fresh faces hoping to bring their visions to Kamloops city council
KAMLOOPS – Incumbent councillors often have advantages in local elections because they have name recognition…
Kelowna mayor into the lion’s den for Chamber of Commerce debate
KELOWNA – Incumbent Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran will presumably be heading into the lion’s den…
Learn about your Kamloops candidates at these upcoming election forums
KAMLOOPS – In less than a month it will be time to vote for the…
Homelessness, crime emerging as top Kelowna municipal election issues
KELOWNA – Mayor Colin Basran believes the public concerns about homelessness and crime in downtown…