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On Saturday, Oct. 20, British Columbians will head to the polls to elect their municipal governments. CHEK News has put together a list outlining the candidates for Vancouver Island. You can find your area’s details in the north, central or south Island sections.
— South Vancouver Island mayoral and council candidates —
— Central Vancouver Island mayoral and council candidates —
— North Vancouver Island mayoral and council candidates —
Civic Election 2018
Strong and steady turnout for Victoria’s 2018 municipal elections
WATCH: Voting centres across Victoria were busy today with a strong and steady turnout, with many people waiting between twenty minutes to an hour to... More
Still need to vote? Here’s where the polling stations are across Vancouver Island
Polls are open across British Columbians until 8 p.m. PT as residents vote for mayor, councillors and school board trustees. Many voters have already... More
Municipal candidates in the last minute dash to reach voters before election day
WATCH: In sports terms, it’s a full court press. Across Vancouver Island, municipal candidates are knocking on doors, and talking with as many c... More
Vancouver Island School Districts — Civic Elections 2018
A list of trustees for Vancouver Island’s school districts for the 2018 civic elections. ★ Incumbent ▲ Served prior to 2014 Information provided... More
Your Voice 2018: How can municipalities address the housing crisis?
WATCH: While the solution to Vancouver Island’s housing crisis involves all levels of government, municipal councils play a critical role. April... More
Vancouver Island Regional Districts — Civic Elections 2018
A list of candidates for Regional Districts on Vancouver Island for the 2018 civic elections. ★ Incumbent ▲ Served prior to 2014 Information provided... More
Civic Election 2018: Third Party Advertising 101
WATCH: With under a week to go until civic election day, we give you the 101 on third-party advertising, and how it may affect your decision. The elec... More
Mayoral candidates disagree on housing strategies in Oak Bay
Both of Oak Bay’s mayoral candidates agree the area needs more housing options, but they don’t agree on how it should happen. Incumbent Ma... More
Saanich group wants to break ‘United for Saanich’ slate
WATCH: There are pink campaign signs dotting the landscape in Saanich. They belong to “Break the Slate”, a registered third party in that... More
Advanced polls see big turnout in Nanaimo ahead of General Voting Day
WATCH: Advanced polls for the municipal election opened to a brisk turnout in Nanaimo Wednesday. Voters there are still reeling from a highly dysfunct... More
Island Trust: Civic Elections 2018
A list of canidates for the Island Trust , a federation of local governments serving islands in the Salish Sea, for the 2018 civic elections. ★ Incum... More
North Vancouver Island: Civic Elections 2018
A list of North Vancouver Island‘s mayoral and council candidates for the 2018 civic elections north of Campbell River. ★ Incumbent ▲ Served prior to... More
Your Vote: Homelessness takes centre stage at Greater Victoria mayoral candidates forum
WATCH: Homeless service providers say federal and provincial governments are offering up money for housing and it’s time for municipalities to s... More
Your Vote: Why more millennials are getting involved in municipal politics
WATCH: In Saanich alone, more than a third of the municipal council candidates are under 40. April Lawrence spoke with two of the candidates who are u... More
City of Victoria assessing new locations for Crystal Pool
WATCH: Plans for Victoria’s most expensive construction projects could be in for a last minute change. Just a weeks before the municipal electio... More
Campaign signs targeted by vandals during municipal election hurt candidates
WATCH: The clearest indication that the municipal election is underway can be seen at many roadsides on the island. Campaign signs are an important pa... More
Central Vancouver Island: Civic Elections 2018
A list of Central Vancouver Island‘s mayoral and council candidates for the 2018 civic elections —between Duncan and Courtenay. ★ Incumbent ▲ Served p... More
South Vancouver Island: Civic Elections 2018
A list of South Vancouver Island ‘s mayoral and council candidates for the 2018 civic elections —between North Saanich and Sooke. ★Incumbent ▲ S... More
Municipal election not needed in Highlands this time around
WATCH: In just a little over a month, voters across Vancouver Island will be casting ballots in municipal elections. But not in one West Shore communi... More