Mail-in ballots, earlier advance voting coming in upcoming election
Several changes are coming to the rules around local elections in the Town of Osoyoos, ahead of the upcoming election in October, with some notable impacts for residents.
Tag: Election
Konanz splits ‘progressive vote’ to emerge on top
In an election that will be talked about for decades to come Conservative candidate Helena Konanz was elected Member of Parliament for the Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, pledging to represent all in Ottawa regardless of how they voted.
Candidates discuss their polices relating to healthcare access
With more than six million Canadians lacking access to a family doctor, healthcare accessibility has become a pressing issue across the country – including in the federal riding of Similkameen – South Okanagan – West Kootenay.
Liberal’s Gloria Morgan brings solid resume to table
The newly minted Liberal Party of Canada candidate for the Similkameen – South Okanagan – West Kootenay Gloria Morgan was acclaimed to the position at the end of March and al- though from the North Okanagan she’s confident that will be no barrier to her representing the vast southern riding.
Housing affordability hot topic at all-candidates forum
As has been the case at virtually every all-candidates forum held across British Columbia – and all of Canada, for that matter – the issues of affordable housing and people experiencing homelessness were front and centre at a Penticton forum last week at the Cleland Theatre.
Osoyoos Indian Band election sees two rarities
The Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) saw two rare things happen in its recent election for chief and council.
Letter to the Editor from Arnie Marchand
To all those who voted in this election, congratulations! You did it right and I am so glad to see the results.
Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff and Councillor Myers Bennett are two of the dedicated people that I know who have put in the time for their community.
Pocket Guide
Osoyoos Farmers’ Market hit by cyber-attack
Hot on the heels of a fractious municipal election that included election sign tampering, the Osoyoos Farmers’ Market (OFM) may have suffered collateral damage after it was hit by a cyber-attack involving both financial fraud and child pornography.
A much different outcome for this Osoyoos election
The election results are in and Osoyoos has a new mayor in Dustin Sikora along with councillors Johnny Cheong, Myers Bennett, Wes Greve and Zachary Poturica – except for one thing, these candidates were voted in by Grade 4-7 students.
Osoyoos eschews ‘big change’ returning McKortoff as mayor
By Don Urquhart, Times Chronicle The hotly contested municipal election in Osoyoos has seen...
Schafer joins winning incumbents in Oliver
Terry Schafer is the new (but not so new) voice on Oliver town council following today’s election that saw all three incumbents voted back in.
EDITORIAL: Exercise your right
The election process in Canada is an essential to the democratic system.
Osoyoos Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 4
Fourth of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15. Candidates appear in alphabetical order and responses are limited to 80 words per question.
Osoyoos Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 3
Third of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15. Candidates appear in alphabetical order and responses are limited to 80 words per question.
Pocket Guide
EDITIORIAL: Power too great to lose
Low voter turnout really hurt everyone.
Osoyoos Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 2
Second of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15. Candidates appear in alphabetical order and responses are limited to 80 words per question.
Osoyoos Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A
First of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15. Candidates appear in alphabetical order and responses are limited to 80 words per question.
Oliver mayor acclaimed, eight run for council
Nobody is challenging Oliver’s mayor in the October 15 election, but eight people are running for council.
Mayoral hopefuls square off in Osoyoos
This year’s municipal election campaign is charging straight out of the gate with familiar incumbents joined by a younger group of political neophytes as Osoyoos grapples with a number of key issues.
Oliver mayor acclaimed, eight run for council
Nobody is challenging Oliver’s mayor in the upcoming election, but eight people are running for council.
EDITORIAL: Issues define elections
On October 15 we go to the polls to elect mayors, city councillors, school board trustees and rural directors. Those elected will take up their new positions in January 2023.
Oliver councillor to seek seat in Penticton
A least one town councillor will not be seeking re-election in Oliver this fall.
EDITORIAL: Vote for things that matter most to you
If nothing else, just get out there and vote on Sept. 20.