Tag: BC Local Elections 2026

Two Nelson all-candidates forums set for next week

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Nelson voters will have two opportunities next week to hear from candidates running in the Oct. 17 municipal election.

Steve Bergevin talks priorities in Nelson mayoral race

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Nelson mayoral candidate Steve Bergevin wants major changes to how the city approaches everything from housing and public safety to spending and public involvement in local government.

Janice Morrison leans on experience and local roots in Nelson mayoral bid

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Nelson Mayor Janice Morrison is seeking a second term, looking to build on the groundwork laid during her first four years in office.

Kaslo Mayor Suzan Hewat looks to continue work in another term

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After 20 years serving Kaslo in different capacities, Mayor Suzan Hewat is seeking another term, saying there are several projects she wants to see through to completion.

Kaslo mayoral candidate Erika Bird on her vision for the village

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After four years on Kaslo council, Erika Bird is running for mayor with a focus on making council more proactive and inclusive in its decision-making.

Nelson mayoral candidate Ramona Faust on her vision for the city

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Nelson mayoral candidate Ramona Faust is campaigning on a more collaborative approach to city hall, with affordability, housing and infrastructure among her priorities.

Who’s running? 2026 West Kootenay election candidates

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Candidate lists based on CivicInfoBC and media reports. The nomination deadline is Sept. 11.

Nelson: Three candidates in mayoral race, 14 running for council

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Nelson’s mayoral race is now a three-way contest, with incumbent Janice Morrison facing Ramona Faust and Steven Bergevin.

Salmo: McKellar to become mayor by acclamation, all council candidates acclaimed

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Salmo will have a new mayor next term, with current mayor Mayor Diana Lockwood not seeking re-election.

Kootenay Lake School District: Nelson trustees set for another term, four races contested

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Four Kootenay Lake School District trustee races will be contested this fall, while several others are already settled. 

Kaslo: Two candidates running for mayor, nine for council

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Kaslo voters will have a choice for mayor this fall, with incumbent Mayor Suzan Hewat facing incumbent councillor Erika Bird.

Slocan Valley and Nakusp: Only one mayoral race contested

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Only one of four Slocan Valley communities will have a contested mayoral race this fall, with three incumbent mayors set to be acclaimed.

Janice Morrison first to file for Nelson mayor

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Nelson has its first mayoral candidate for October's local election. Incumbent Mayor Janice Morrison officially filed her nomination papers Thursday afternoon, according to CivicInfo BC. 

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
The BC Green candidate for Kootenay Central says she is running again in the riding because she has the trust of the electorate and party staff, and is a "known quantity" in the riding.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

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Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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