Election 2022

Port Moody Police are investigating the campaign finances of West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager. (Port Moody Police photo)

West Vancouver mayor’s 2022 campaign finances investigated by B.C. police

Elections BC say a disclosure report identified ‘potential spending irregularities’

 

Brenda Leigh has been fined $150 by Elections BC for breaking advertising rules during the municipal elections in September. (Mirror file photo)

Strathcona Regional District candidate fined for election ad violation

Brenda Leigh fined $150

 

A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II inside the B.C. legislature building was adorned in black to mark her death. (Black Press Media file photo)

Looking back at Greater Victoria’s top stories of 2022

Three stories that captured the interest of Greater Victoria readers this year

  • Jan 1, 2023

 

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto becomes the fourth Greater Victoria candidate to be fined for breaking campaign financing rules in the 2022 municipal elections. (Courtesy Marianne Alto)

Victoria mayor among latest to be fined by Elections BC

Mayor Marianne Alto issued penalty for missing authorization information

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto becomes the fourth Greater Victoria candidate to be fined for breaking campaign financing rules in the 2022 municipal elections. (Courtesy Marianne Alto)
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District office is located in Port Alberni. NEWS FILE PHOTO

Results tossed, rural Port Alberni area community headed back to the polls

Irregularities in October election mean residents Cherry Creek community must redo election

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District office is located in Port Alberni. NEWS FILE PHOTO
Saanich council candidate Vernon Lord faces a $150 fine from Elections BC for sponsoring election advertising without a proper authorization statement during the campaign period for the 2022 municipal elections. (Courtesy Vernon Lord)

Elections BC slaps third Greater Victoria municipal election candidate with fine

Saanich council candidate Vernon Lord issued penalty for election sign omission

Saanich council candidate Vernon Lord faces a $150 fine from Elections BC for sponsoring election advertising without a proper authorization statement during the campaign period for the 2022 municipal elections. (Courtesy Vernon Lord)
Saanich mayoral candidate Fred Haynes (left) and Victoria council candidate Janice Williams both face fines from Elections BC for sponsoring election advertising without a proper authorization statement in the 2022 municipal elections. (Submitted file photos)

Greater Victoria municipal election candidates face fines for violating advertising rules

Fred Haynes, Janice Williams issued monetary penalties for breaking campaign financing rules

Saanich mayoral candidate Fred Haynes (left) and Victoria council candidate Janice Williams both face fines from Elections BC for sponsoring election advertising without a proper authorization statement in the 2022 municipal elections. (Submitted file photos)
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District office is located in Port Alberni. NEWS FILE PHOTO

Regional district asks court to overturn election results in rural Alberni Valley area

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District submits bid to Supreme Court to have 2022 results deemed invalid

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District office is located in Port Alberni. NEWS FILE PHOTO
Sid Tobias during his time in the Canadian Armed Forces. (Courtesy of Sid Tobias)

New View Royal mayor eyes new committees, transparency

For the first time in nearly a decade, David Screech won’t be sitting in the mayor’s chair

Sid Tobias during his time in the Canadian Armed Forces. (Courtesy of Sid Tobias)
A provincial court has ruled that a judicial recount is not required for a close council race, the District of Saanich announced on Oct. 25. (Black Press Media file photo)

There won’t be a recount in tight Saanich council race

Rishi Sharma requested the recount after falling short of Teale Phelps Bondaroff by only 11 votes

A provincial court has ruled that a judicial recount is not required for a close council race, the District of Saanich announced on Oct. 25. (Black Press Media file photo)
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
Voter turnout was up in Langford, likely because new voters were engaged over the issue of development, according to Black. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Nightmare night for mayors as incumbents lose in Greater Victoria

Challengers unseated incumbent mayors in four of the six contested races

Voter turnout was up in Langford, likely because new voters were engaged over the issue of development, according to Black. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Over 6,000 visitors caused issues on the City of Campbell River website on election night. Photo courtesy City of Campbell River

Demand for election results temporarily overwhelms City of Campbell River website

Over 6,000 unique viewers, refreshing caused issue

Over 6,000 visitors caused issues on the City of Campbell River website on election night. Photo courtesy City of Campbell River
Voters mark their civic election ballots at a polling station in Vancouver, on Saturday, October 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

CAMERON: Boosting 2022 local election turnout in B.C. unlikely

‘One reason cited for the low turnout is the peculiar nature of local elections’

Voters mark their civic election ballots at a polling station in Vancouver, on Saturday, October 15, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Monterey Middle School hosted a poll site during the official 2022 municipal election, while students cast a vote ahead of time in the Student Vote. (Black Press Media file photo)

Student vote sees different results in Oak Bay

Monterey middle and Glenlyon Norfolk School students cast votes

Monterey Middle School hosted a poll site during the official 2022 municipal election, while students cast a vote ahead of time in the Student Vote. (Black Press Media file photo)
Richard Hardy has been appointed to the Comox Valley Airport Commission board. Photo supplied

Richard Hardy becomes Comox Valley Regional District’s first-ever Indigenous director

The Comox Valley Regional District Area B will have a new director…

Richard Hardy has been appointed to the Comox Valley Airport Commission board. Photo supplied
Langford mayor-elect Scott Goodmanson. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Work begins for Langford mayor-elect Scott Goodmanson

New Langford council scheduled to be sworn in Nov. 7

Langford mayor-elect Scott Goodmanson. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
North Saanich will see three returning councillors. (Black Press Media file photo)

Results show clear preference for keeping North Saanich rural, says incumbent councillor

Candidates endorsed by Save North Saanich dominate new council

North Saanich will see three returning councillors. (Black Press Media file photo)
Student Vote elections are run through CIVIX and take place in participating schools. Students are taught the process of how to vote, including looking at each candidate’s viewpoints before hitting the polls. (Black Press Media file photo)

Student vote sees very different outcome in Langford

Mock election encourages children’s civic interest

Student Vote elections are run through CIVIX and take place in participating schools. Students are taught the process of how to vote, including looking at each candidate’s viewpoints before hitting the polls. (Black Press Media file photo)
Vancouver Mayor-elect Ken Sim arrives for a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

VIDEO: Vancouver gets its first Chinese Canadian mayor

Ken Sim will lead Vancouver for the next 4 years

Vancouver Mayor-elect Ken Sim arrives for a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck