Elections

B.C.’s three major party leaders pitched plans Friday targeting wildfire response, grocery affordability and artificial intelligence regulation.

British Columbia’s major parties are close to a full slate of candidates in B.C.’s 93 electoral districts, a day before the nomination deadline.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.

Golden councillor Wes Routley is seeking the mayor’s chair, promising a focus on infrastructure, housing and greater community involvement.

Voters in Golden and Revelstoke will choose their next mayors in October, with both communities facing contested races following the close of nominations.

Today, Sept. 11 was the final day to submit your nomination papers for mayor, council and school trustees.

Candidate lists based on CivicInfoBC and media reports. The nomination deadline is Sept. 11.

The 2026 municipal election is around the corner and nomination packages are available for residents wanting to run. 

British Columbia's 2026 local election season is officially underway, with the pre-campaign period beginning Monday and Elections BC reminding candidates, advertisers and voters of the rules and important dates leading up to election day.

Tonight's result marks a fourth-consecutive mandate for the Liberal party.