Municipal Election

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

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

Coyne “overwhelmed” with certain mayoral victory

Coyne “overwhelmed” with certain mayoral victory

Spencer Coyne asked Princeton to “Vote for Change.” And it did. The…

Mayoral results from across B.C.

Mayoral results from across B.C.

Voters in 162 municipalities in B.C. set to elect mayor, council, school board and more

Mayoral results from across B.C.
Voters were lined up out the door at the Princeton Legion, around 8:30 this morning. Photo Andrea DeMeer

Vote could be de facto referendum on pool and trail

Voters in Princeton were lined up out the door of the Legion…

Voters were lined up out the door at the Princeton Legion, around 8:30 this morning. Photo Andrea DeMeer
Today’s the day - Princeton chooses its direction

Today’s the day – Princeton chooses its direction

Today’s the day Princeton chooses a new mayor and council. Voting takes…

Today’s the day - Princeton chooses its direction
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The Valley Votes: Your election results

The Valley Votes: Your election results

The results are in from the 2018 municipal election.

The Valley Votes: Your election results
Candidate believes in putting his money where his mouth is

Candidate believes in putting his money where his mouth is

Luigi Gino Del-Ciotto believes it’s important to put your money where your…

Candidate believes in putting his money where his mouth is
Councillor Jerome Tjerkstra has ideas about how to make Princeton’s Brown Bridge a tourist attraction, as illustrated by this rendering of a possible re-build.

Incumbent promises more positive change for Princeton

Princeton councillor Jerome Tjerkstra is excited about what is happening in the…

Councillor Jerome Tjerkstra has ideas about how to make Princeton’s Brown Bridge a tourist attraction, as illustrated by this rendering of a possible re-build.
Barry Ovington

Political newcomer wants to heal divided community

Barry Ovington has never wanted to live anywhere else. “I was born…

Barry Ovington
Candidate has inside track when it comes to council procedures

Candidate has inside track when it comes to council procedures

Political newcomer Barb Gould has an inside track when it comes to…

Candidate has inside track when it comes to council procedures
Restaurateur isn’t stirring the pot on local issues

Restaurateur isn’t stirring the pot on local issues

It’s fair to say that Nick Goreas is in a unique position…

Restaurateur isn’t stirring the pot on local issues
Cheryl Martens

Princeton election turns nasty

“I’ve never seen anything like it.” That’s how Princeton’s CAO Cheryl Martens,…

Cheryl Martens
Health care and high speed important projects for councillor

Health care and high speed important projects for councillor

Councillor Kim Maynard has always been focused on a healthy Princeton. “My…

Health care and high speed important projects for councillor
Four-time Princeton mayor makes bid for council seat

Four-time Princeton mayor makes bid for council seat

Few candidates for municipal government…anywhere…can rival Randy McLean for experience. The local…

Four-time Princeton mayor makes bid for council seat
Advanced voting is open for Penticton and RDOS residents today. Black Press file photo.

Advanced voting open today for Penticton and RDOS residents

Learn when and where you can vote in advance of the Oct. 20 municipal elections

Advanced voting is open for Penticton and RDOS residents today. Black Press file photo.
B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks to local politicians at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler, Sept. 14, 2018. (UBCM)

B.C.’s new municipal election finance laws getting their first test

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B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks to local politicians at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler, Sept. 14, 2018. (UBCM)
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Candidates for the RDOS Area E election

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It’s official: B.C.’s civic election campaign period kicks off

It’s official: B.C.’s civic election campaign period kicks off

New spending, expense limits are in place

It’s official: B.C.’s civic election campaign period kicks off
Princeton council candidate tackles accusations of racism

Princeton council candidate tackles accusations of racism

Luigi Gino Del-Ciotto‎ is one of 16 people vying for a spot on the Princeton City Council.

Princeton council candidate tackles accusations of racism