Election 2022

Voter turnout was down in both Parksville and Qualicum Beach this year. (PQB News file photo)

City of Parksville asks residents for election feedback

70 per cent satisfied with how election was administered

 

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo).

Survey asks Parksville residents for election feedback

City of Parksville’s survey open until Dec. 16

 

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Parksville-area students choose mayor and council in mock election

Students also voted for School District 69 trustees

 

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
Teunis Westbroek is the new mayor of the Town of Qualicum Beach. (Michael Briones photo)

Town of Qualicum Beach confirms Teunis Westbroek as new mayor

Inaugural council meeting to take place Nov. 7

Teunis Westbroek is the new mayor of the Town of Qualicum Beach. (Michael Briones photo)
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
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EDITORIAL: Voter call for change a big opportunity for communities

Both Parksville and Qualicum Beach have new mayors

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The City of Parksville has confirmed Doug O’Brien was elected mayor. He will be joined by five new councillors and one incumbent. (PQB News file photo)

It’s official: Doug O’Brien is the new mayor of Parksville

O’Brien elected with 2,695 votes

The City of Parksville has confirmed Doug O’Brien was elected mayor. He will be joined by five new councillors and one incumbent. (PQB News 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
Surrey mayoral candidate, incumbent Doug McCallum, waits for the start of a candidates meeting in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, September 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

McCallum not conceding in Surrey, considering judicial recount of vote: party

Safe Surrey Coalition says McCallum won’t accept defeat at this point in time’

Surrey mayoral candidate, incumbent Doug McCallum, waits for the start of a candidates meeting in Surrey, B.C., on Monday, September 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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
Voter turnout was down in both Parksville and Qualicum Beach this year. (Michael Briones photo)

Voter turnout down in Parksville and Qualicum Beach for 2022 elections

Parksville sees 34 per cent turnout, QB with 52.7 per cent

Voter turnout was down in both Parksville and Qualicum Beach this year. (Michael Briones photo)
Leanne Salter. (Submitted photo)

Salter, Wallace elected again as electoral area directors for Regional District of Nanaimo

Fellow PQB region directors Rogers, McLean acclaimed

Leanne Salter. (Submitted photo)
Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim speaks during a town hall hosted by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., in Vancouver, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Sim defeated incumbent Kennedy Stewart in the October 15, 2022 election to become the new mayor of Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

Ken Sims beat incumbent Kennedy Stewart in Vancouver

Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim speaks during a town hall hosted by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., in Vancouver, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Sim defeated incumbent Kennedy Stewart in the October 15, 2022 election to become the new mayor of Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Doug O’Brien. (PQB News file photo)

Doug O’Brien elected as new mayor for City of Parksville in 2022

O’Brien unseats incumbent Ed Mayne

Doug O’Brien. (PQB News file photo)
Teunis Westbroek gives the thumbs up after getting elected as mayor of Qualicum Beach. (Michael Briones photo)

Teunis Westbroek returns to mayor’s chair in Qualicum Beach for 2022

Former mayor handily defeats incumbent Brian Wiese

Teunis Westbroek gives the thumbs up after getting elected as mayor of Qualicum Beach. (Michael Briones photo)
Vancouver Island. (ICET image)

Young out after 29 years headlines Vancouver Island 2022 election results

Check out municipal election results from around Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island. (ICET image)
Results are expected to start flowing in after polls closed at 8 p.m. local time on Oct. 15, 2022. (Black Press Media graphic)

ELECTION 2022 RESULTS: Mayoral winners across British Columbia

There are 162 municipalities in B.C. – 37 of which have already declared an acclaimed winner

Results are expected to start flowing in after polls closed at 8 p.m. local time on Oct. 15, 2022. (Black Press Media graphic)
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UPDATE: Polls now closed on Election Day in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Results to come…

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This graphic was used to warn voters about upcoming school board elections in B.C. and other provinces this month. (Ben & Jerry’s Canada)

Ben & Jerry’s Canada urging B.C. to ‘vote for schools that are safe for all kids’

‘The far-right is trying to stack school boards,’ the ice cream moguls warned Oct. 12

This graphic was used to warn voters about upcoming school board elections in B.C. and other provinces this month. (Ben & Jerry’s Canada)