BC municipal election

Surrey mayoral candidate, incumbent Doug McCallum, waits for the start of a candidates meeting in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, September 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

McCallum not conceding in Surrey, considering judicial recount of vote: party

Safe Surrey Coalition says McCallum won’t accept defeat at this point in time’

 

Surrey mayoral candidates, incumbent Doug McCallum, second right, Sukh Dhaliwal, back left, Brenda Locke, second left, and Jinny Sims, right, wait for the start of a candidates meeting in Surrey, B.C., Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

An election, then a trial, poses unusual test for Surrey’s Mayor McCallum

McCallum is being challenged for the top job by seven contenders

 

Lobo the donkey might just be B.C.’s most popular political figure in the upcoming municipal elections. (Kayla Mellville photo)

Donkey running to be mayor of Grand Forks becomes ‘voice of the people’

Lobo the donkey has gained support across the country in his bid to become mayor

 

Late morning view southward over the top of Victoria city hall, as seen from the top of the Fisgard Street parkade. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘A cure for cynicism:’ Experts explain why voting in B.C. municipal election is important

Cities shape daily experiences, prepare for emergencies and do politics differently

Late morning view southward over the top of Victoria city hall, as seen from the top of the Fisgard Street parkade. (Black Press Media file photo)
Michael Moses has announced his intention to run in the October 2022 local government elections. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Entrepreneur Michael Moses announces plans to run for Williams Lake city council

‘We All Rise Together’ is campaign slogan, Moses said he seeks to build and rebuild relationships

Michael Moses has announced his intention to run in the October 2022 local government elections. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
The District of Wells will be holding a by-election for mayor and three councillors. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

Wells by-election voters take advantage of advance poll

A record-setting number of voters have voted early in the election for mayor and council

The District of Wells will be holding a by-election for mayor and three councillors. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
Bob Simpson says he will be seeking a third term as mayor of Quesnel. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

Quesnel mayor will seek re-election in 2022

Bob Simpson eyes third term

Bob Simpson says he will be seeking a third term as mayor of Quesnel. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
Kool-Aid man to run for mayor of B.C. town

Kool-Aid man to run for mayor of B.C. town

Comedian Danny Nunes hopes youth will “drink the kool-aid” and exercise their vote

Kool-Aid man to run for mayor of B.C. town