News Items tag as: B.C. Municipal Election 2018

Fortin wins the draw; re-elected Mayor of Peachland
October 29, 2018 - 4:14 PM

PEACHLAND - The judicial recount of the ballots from the Peachland mayoralty election was held today and incumbent Cindy Fortin won the tie-breaking draw against challenger Harry Gough.
First step to becoming new Kelowna city councillor, meeting your one and only employee
October 29, 2018 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA - If you want to know anything at all about being an elected Kelowna city councillor, just ask Loyal Wooldridge.
Next step in Peachland judicial recount set for tomorrow
October 25, 2018 - 5:01 PM

PEACHLAND - Peachland is still waiting to find out who will be mayor following a tie in last weekend's municipal election.
How do you get elected to municipal government when nobody knows your name?
October 24, 2018 - 1:30 PM

KELOWNA - Door knocking, social media and just putting in the time and effort were keys to getting some newcomers elected to city councils in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
Peachland election tied after jammed ballot counted
October 23, 2018 - 5:31 PM

PEACHLAND - A ballot that jammed in the voting machine was why Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin was initially told she had lost her seat to challenger Harry Gough in the municipal election on Saturday.
Door knocking pays dividends in West Kelowna election
October 23, 2018 - 1:30 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Some say voters are telling West Kelowna city council that it’s time for a change, while others simply say it was all about knocking on doors.
What message did voters send Penticton city council?
October 22, 2018 - 5:06 PM

PENTICTON - Just what was the message Penticton voters sent to city politicians on Saturday?
Upsets, close calls in South Okanagan municipal elections
October 22, 2018 - 3:00 PM

PENTICTON - Each ballot definitely counted in a couple of close races in the Okanagan and Similkameen on Saturday.
Incumbent mayor calls for recount in Peachland
October 22, 2018 - 2:12 PM

PEACHLAND - Peachland mayor Cindy Fortin says she will ask for a recount but has to wait until Wednesday to make that request official
Turnout in Vernon municipal election remains low
October 22, 2018 - 2:00 PM

VERNON - Like most communities in B.C., voter turnout continued to be low in the Vernon municipal election and officials say it may be an indication residents are happy with the direction the city is going.
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Okanagan apples returning to market amid adversity
A year after the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative closed down, orchardists in the Okanagan are quietly optimistic about this year's apple harvest. It's been a bumper year for cherries , and peaches and apricots are back on track . And no

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