BC Election 2022

The new council will be sworn in this Monday (Nov. 7), at the District Hall, in a ceremony that is open to the public. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

District of Hope’s new council and mayor to be inaugurated Nov. 7

Two incumbents and four newcomers will make up the new council; former councillor to be new mayor

 

The new council was sworn in on Nov. 7. Featured top row, from L to R, councillors Crystal Sedore, Zachary Wells, Pauline Newbigging, Angela Skoglund. Featured bottom row, from L to R, councillor Scott Medlock, Mayor Victor Smith, councillor Heather Stewin. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

New council makes first step in improving relationship with Chawathil First Nation

15 people witnessed the new council being sworn in on Nov. 7

 

Fraser Cascade School District 78’s newest trustees are looking forward to focusing on inclusivity and making students feel welcomed this term. The new trustee-elects for the Hope area are Pattie Desjardins (left), Heather Stewin (right), and Linda Kerr (not pictured). Cathy Speth (not pictured) is the trustee-elect for the Canyon Electoral area. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard) Fraser Cascade School District 78’s newest trustees are looking forward to focusing on inclusivity and making students feel welcomed this term. The new trustee-elects for the Hope area are Pattie Desjardins (left), Heather Stewin (right), and Linda Kerr (not pictured). Cathy Speth (not pictured) is the trustee-elect for the Canyon Electoral area. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Meet your all-female school board for School District 78

Hope area’s incoming trustees all in agreement to promote inclusivity this term

 

Councillor-elects Pauline Newbigging and Angela Skoglund on election night. The two women are sisters, another first for Hope council. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

First time ever for female council majority

Better communication key issue for most

Councillor-elects Pauline Newbigging and Angela Skoglund on election night. The two women are sisters, another first for Hope council. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
Victor Smith, pictured with his wife Bev Smith, is the new mayor for Hope by 608 votes. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

District of Hope, meet your new mayor Victor Smith

Smith won handily over former mayor Wilfried Vicktor

Victor Smith, pictured with his wife Bev Smith, is the new mayor for Hope by 608 votes. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
Voters mark their civic election ballots at a polling station in Vancouver, on Saturday, October 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

ELECTION 2022: 158 new school trustees elected across B.C.

The province’s first openly transgender school trustee has been elected

Voters mark their civic election ballots at a polling station in Vancouver, on Saturday, October 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim pauses after speaking during a town hall hosted by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Nearly half of British Columbia’s 162 cities and communities have a new mayor-elect after municipal elections last weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Some new B.C. mayors are familiar, others mark historic firsts after municipal vote

Nearly half of B.C. communities have a new person in charge after Saturday’s vote

Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim pauses after speaking during a town hall hosted by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Nearly half of British Columbia’s 162 cities and communities have a new mayor-elect after municipal elections last weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Victor Smith is the new mayor for Hope by 608 votes. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Former councillor Victor Smith elected new mayor of Hope

Smith won handily over another mayor and councillor Wilfried Vicktor

Victor Smith is the new mayor for Hope by 608 votes. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
Vancouver mayoral candidate, incumbent Kennedy Stewart, picks up his civic election ballot from a polling station worker as he votes at an advance poll, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. General local elections are scheduled in British Columbia municipalities Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Municipal elections across B.C., with major battles in Vancouver, Surrey expected

Across the province campaigns focused on issues that typically fall beyond the municipal realm

Vancouver mayoral candidate, incumbent Kennedy Stewart, picks up his civic election ballot from a polling station worker as he votes at an advance poll, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. General local elections are scheduled in British Columbia municipalities Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Voters have until 8 p.m. to go to the Hope Secondary School and vote in the 2022 municipal election. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Update: Polls are now closed

969 people have already voted and that number is expected to increase by 8 p.m.

Voters have until 8 p.m. to go to the Hope Secondary School and vote in the 2022 municipal election. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
Polls open at the Hope Secondary School at 8 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. (Elections BC)

It’s Election Day in Hope: Here’s everything you need to know

Where to go to vote and what to expect on Election Day in Hope

Polls open at the Hope Secondary School at 8 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. (Elections BC)
The B.C. Elections logo is seen on a ballot screen at a polling station in Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. With cumulative crises including homelessness, crime, affordability and climate disasters, municipal politicians across the province are finding themselves tackling major issues from the ground up. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

When Merlin Blackwell ran for mayor four years ago in the small…

The B.C. Elections logo is seen on a ballot screen at a polling station in Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. With cumulative crises including homelessness, crime, affordability and climate disasters, municipal politicians across the province are finding themselves tackling major issues from the ground up. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Peter Adamo (left) and Dennis Adamson (right) are running for director of Electoral B.

QA with candidates for Electoral Area B

Four questions and answers with Electoral B candidates

Peter Adamo (left) and Dennis Adamson (right) are running for director of Electoral B.
(L to R) Linda Kerr, Heather Stewin, Pattie Desjardins, and Lori Izawa are candidates running to be trustee.

School District 78 trustee candidates Q and A

Three questions and answers with school board trustee candidates

(L to R) Linda Kerr, Heather Stewin, Pattie Desjardins, and Lori Izawa are candidates running to be trustee.
(Top row, L to R) Angela Skoglund, Arlene Webster, Bob Shore, Crystal Sedore (Middle row, L to R) Heather Stewin, Hondo Stroyan, John Mason, Pauline Newbigging, Janet Wort (Bottom row, L to R) Dave Fernie, Scott Medlock, Sue Turgeon, Zachary Wells

QA with candidates for Hope councillor

Four questions and answers with council candidates

(Top row, L to R) Angela Skoglund, Arlene Webster, Bob Shore, Crystal Sedore (Middle row, L to R) Heather Stewin, Hondo Stroyan, John Mason, Pauline Newbigging, Janet Wort (Bottom row, L to R) Dave Fernie, Scott Medlock, Sue Turgeon, Zachary Wells
Wilfried Vicktor (left) and Victor Smith (right) are running for mayor. (Wilfried Vicktor/Victor Smith)

QA with candidates for Hope mayor

Four questions and answers with mayor candidates

Wilfried Vicktor (left) and Victor Smith (right) are running for mayor. (Wilfried Vicktor/Victor Smith)
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Trustee candidates for Fraser Cascades School District 78 all onboard for SOGI

School trustee candidates all focusing on a safe and inclusive environment for students and staff

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Everyone in attendance was ready to hear the candidates — 13 council hopefuls vying for six council seats, and two mayoral candidates — as the Oct. 15 election draws nearer. (Hope Standard)

Housing issues front and centre as council candidates square off

Standing room only as council and mayor hopefuls debate

Everyone in attendance was ready to hear the candidates — 13 council hopefuls vying for six council seats, and two mayoral candidates — as the Oct. 15 election draws nearer. (Hope Standard)
Maple Ridge school board candidate Brian Dominick does not deny this was him in a video outside the Vancouver Art Gallery speaking to a crowd of people. (Screen grab)

Lower Mainland school board candidate on video preaching about exterminating the ‘global, elitist parasite’

Brian Dominick is seen outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at World Freedom Rally

Maple Ridge school board candidate Brian Dominick does not deny this was him in a video outside the Vancouver Art Gallery speaking to a crowd of people. (Screen grab)
Nominations have closed for the next civic election to be held on Oct. 15, 2022. The official campaign period begins Sept .17. (Photo courtesy of Elections BC)

Elections BC issues reminder on expense, ad rules ahead of campaign period start date

Limits vary by region and position candidate is seeking

Nominations have closed for the next civic election to be held on Oct. 15, 2022. The official campaign period begins Sept .17. (Photo courtesy of Elections BC)
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