The Richmond News gave all municipal candidates the opportunity to answer our questionnaire in order to introduce themselves to voters. These will be published online from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8.

Meet the Area E and F candidates

Four Electoral Areas decided by acclamation

Voting day in the next municipal election is October 17

One of four vying for city's top spot in election on Oct. 17

Watch Fort St. John’s council candidates discuss local issues during the All Candidates Forum on Thursday, October 1, 2026

Cranbrook city council candidates debated the issues during an All-Candidate Forum hosted by JCI Kootenay at the Key City Theatre on Sept. 28. The forum was separated into two parts, […]

Provincial election is Oct. 24

The Richmond News gave all municipal candidates the opportunity to answer our questionnaire in order to introduce themselves to voters. These will be published online from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8.

Users recommend flat parcel tax be instituted to repay $4.7 million loan for upgrading

qathet Regional District directors vote to retroactively sign contract

Next week, Pete Fry and Ken Sim

The Richmond News gave all municipal candidates the opportunity to answer our questionnaire in order to introduce themselves to voters. These will be published online from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8.

A citizen-led group, including Rick Maddison, host of the One Foot Off Center podcast, and Ron Mattiussi, also on that podcast's panel, has released its list of recommended candidates for Kelowna…

Residents take to the polls on Saturday, Oct. 17

We asked Vancouver's seven major civic parties to explain how much they expect campaign promises to cost — and how they intend to pay.

Sept. 28 provided another chapter in the ongoing Parker Cove fire protection dispute with the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB).

Salmon Arm is planning to partner with local indigenous nations on the creation of a new community forest tenure in order to manage local forests and help protect the city from future wildfires.

Housing rose to the top of the issues discussed at the last of three Kelowna election forums co-hosted by Castanet and ForChange Kelowna at Revelry on Thursday night.

Castanet News is chatting with candidates running for Okanagan Falls mayor in the upcoming municipal election. Candidates were asked the same questions, which were not provided in advance. Watch fo

There will be two chances next week to get to hear from candidates running for mayor and council in Okanagan Falls' historic first municipal election.

Former Penticton councillor and Okanagan newspaperman James Miller has been found guilty of historical sex crimes for the second time.

Councillor hopeful Warren Brown says Oliver should prepare for growth by attracting skilled workers, expanding housing choices and finding ways to manage infrastructure costs without raising taxes.

As the only incumbent on a very crowded ballot, Osoyoos Councillor   Johnny Cheong cites the progress toward a solution to the town’s domestic water problem as the number one accomplishment of the…

In Duncan, one person is running for mayor. Ten people are running for six council seats. Click the links below to read their unedited responses to our candidate questionnaire. We are posting…

In Saanich, four people are running for mayor. Twenty-six people are running for eight council seats. Click the links below to read their unedited responses to our candidate questionnaire. We are…

In Qualicum Beach, three people are running for mayor. Seven people are running for four council seats.

In Nanaimo, four people are running for mayor. Forty people are running for eight council seats. Click the links below to read their unedited responses to our candidate questionnaire. We are posting…

As of Sept. 11, three people are running for mayor and nine people are running for six council seats. Click the links below to read their unedited responses to our candidate questionnaire. We are…

In Parksville, three people are running for mayor. Ten people are running for six council seats. Click the links below to read their unedited responses to our candidate questionnaire. We are posting…

In Langford, two people are running for mayor. Sixteen people are running for six council seats. Click the links below to read their unedited responses to our candidate questionnaire. We are posting…

In North Saanich, three people are running for mayor. Thirteen people are running for six council seats.

In North Cowichan, two people are running for mayor. Twelve people are running for eight council seats.

In Victoria, eight people are running for mayor. Twenty-one people are running for eight council seats. Click the links below to read their unedited responses to our candidate questionnaire. We are…

Mike Harris is running for mayor in Victoria.

Jeremy Caradonna is running for Victoria council.

Shelly McCullough is running for Parksville council.

Jane Burnes is running for council in North Saanich.

Valerie Russell is running for North Cowichan council.

Paul Van Ryssel is running for Nanaimo council.

Misty Olsen is running for Colwood council.

ELECTION 2026: Salmon Arm city council candidate questions and answers with Coun. David Gonella.

Longtime Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton is addressing concerns surrounding his decision to run in both the provincial and municipal election.

ELECTION 2026: Salmon Arm city council candidate questions and answers with Shelley Desautels.

The City of Penticton broke ground on its new fire hall headquarters, marking a step forward in replacing an aging building and advancing public safety infrastructure.

Bi-weekly service will collect garbage and organic waste