News Items tag as: Peachland 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.
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.
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.
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
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Kamloops lobby group says new housing rules lack rental protections
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Fortin wins the draw; re-elected Mayor of Peachland