Election

Julius Bloomfield responds to the announcement he has been elected as Penticton’s new mayor. (Brennan Phillips, Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Julius Bloomfield is Penticton’s new mayor

It was a close finish against newcomer Jason Reynen

The elected. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

Revelstoke Votes: Gary Sulz re-elected as mayor

The preliminary results are in for the 2022 General Local Election

(Submitted)

Satirical election signs aim to spark conversation in Kelowna

Such ‘candidates’ include James Bond, Bruce Wayne

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)
The hall for the Keremeos branch of the Royal Canadian Legion #192. (Brennan Phillips - Keremeos Review)

Election forum for Keremeos mayor and Cawston director candidates

The forum will be Sept. 20 at the Legion

The hall for the Keremeos branch of the Royal Canadian Legion #192. (Brennan Phillips - Keremeos Review)
Oliver mayor Martin Johansen has been acclaimed after being the only official candidate on the municipal ballot. (Contributed)

Oliver mayor ready for 4 more years after being acclaimed in October election

Martin Johansen was first elected as mayor in 2018

Oliver mayor Martin Johansen has been acclaimed after being the only official candidate on the municipal ballot. (Contributed)
Candidates have declared for most, but not all, electoral area director seats in the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Who is running in the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen?

Here are your current candidates across the RDOS

Candidates have declared for most, but not all, electoral area director seats in the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Penticton coun. Julius Bloomfield announced his run for mayor in Penticton’s Japanese Gardens on Sept. 6. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)

Bloomfield banking on measured approach to win over Penticton voters

No dramatic promises but more thoughtful decision making

Penticton coun. Julius Bloomfield announced his run for mayor in Penticton’s Japanese Gardens on Sept. 6. (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)
Harwinder Sandhu, a Vernon registered nurse, is NDP candidate for Vernon-Monashee in the Oct. 24 provincial election. (Black Press - file photo)

UPDATE: NDP’s newfound lead grows in Vernon-Monashee as mail-in count continues

Harwinder Sandhu has a 282-vote lead over BC Liberals incumbent Eric Foster as of 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7

Harwinder Sandhu, a Vernon registered nurse, is NDP candidate for Vernon-Monashee in the Oct. 24 provincial election. (Black Press - file photo)
North Okanagan boy Mel Arnold’s ‘biggest little supporter’

North Okanagan boy Mel Arnold’s ‘biggest little supporter’

While other kids were reading Dr. Seuss, Alex Mulder was studying Canada’s prime ministers

North Okanagan boy Mel Arnold’s ‘biggest little supporter’