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.
Nelson mayoral candidate Ramona Faust is campaigning on a more collaborative approach to city hall, with affordability, housing and infrastructure among her priorities.
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.Â
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.