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Times Chronicle examines Dustin Sikora’s published platform after reporting that he declined an interview. The analysis considers water filtration, meeting access and advisory committees, and distinguishes proposed municipal recall from powers available under current provincial legislation.

In his candidate-written response for the Kelowna school-trustee race, Richard Gauthier describes his school-district experience and funding priorities. He advocates core funding that grows above inflation and supplemental resources that reflect students’ needs, alongside accountability and family input.

KelownaNow’s organizer recap reports 31 mayoral, council and trustee participants at its October 10 forum, with candidate articles, clips and a full replay. The publisher discloses that council candidate Nikki Csek is married to its COO, Jim Csek.

KelownaNow reports Brian Pinter’s proposed audit of city land for transition and supportive housing, with facilities distributed across Kelowna. Its written forum recap also addresses bylaw operations, infrastructure priorities and development charges. Full video was not independently reviewed.

In her candidate-written response for the West Kelowna school-trustee race, Ethel Lariviere prioritizes planning for enrolment growth. She proposes examining capacity and financial evidence, advocating permanent classrooms and protecting student supports, with consultation before major decisions.

Vernon Morning Star’s written interview recap reports Victor Cumming’s support for supportive housing, treatment expansion and careful water use. It also presents his assessment of housing progress. The embedded video has not been independently reviewed here.

In his candidate-written response, Trevor McAleese proposes expanding alternative responders for low-risk, non-criminal calls so police can focus on emergencies. He also supports more resources against trafficking networks and improved rehabilitation and prevention pathways.

In his candidate-written response for the West Kelowna school-trustee race, Samuel Robson advocates stronger preparation for employment and further education. His proposals include résumé and interview skills, financial and tax education, academic writing and healthy-living instruction.

KelownaNow reports Kevin Kraft’s proposal for a property-tax target above inflation, while retaining exceptions for major service investments. Its written forum recap also covers his views on water storage, emergency preparation, housing and transportation. Full video was not independently reviewed.

Vernon Morning Star profiles Lumby mayoral candidate Bradley Weston’s infrastructure-first campaign. He proposes matching development to system capacity, making growth-related costs clear, and providing residents with understandable information before decisions on projects, spending and borrowing.

In his candidate-written response, Gord Lovegrove advocates provincial involuntary care for people whose addictions or mental illness make them dangerous to themselves or others. He also proposes a coordinated campus with shelter, transitional housing, health services and employment pathways.

Vernon Morning Star’s written interview recap reports Kari Gares’s proposals for coordinated provincial advocacy, expanded reclaimed-water use and housing delivery. She highlights economic obstacles to construction. The embedded video has not been independently reviewed here.

In his candidate-written response for the Kelowna school-trustee race, Ashok Kumar Verma calls for more diverse board representation. He identifies funding as the district’s main challenge and proposes stronger provincial advocacy for students, educators and school programs.

In her candidate-written response, Julia Fraser describes her school-board and business experience. She calls for attainable housing, infrastructure planned ahead of growth, disciplined budgets and public consultation, with attention to both immediate costs and long-term affordability.

Times Chronicle interviews Oliver mayoral candidate Aimee Grice about infrastructure affordability and revenue beyond property taxes. She discusses light industry, provincial funding, water conservation, development charges and public participation, while cautioning that agricultural metering requires cost assessment.

In his candidate-written response, Bal Grewal proposes expanded foot and bicycle patrols, enforceable agreements for housing operators and recovery-focused services. He advocates provincial involuntary-care facilities and opposes concentrating low-barrier supportive housing in particular neighbourhoods.

Times Chronicle interviews Osoyoos council candidate Jenn Demo about public communication, drinking water and affordable housing. She proposes examining town-owned land and senior-government funding, while acknowledging she needs more information about the water-treatment project.

Vernon Morning Star’s written interview recap reports Wayne Lippert’s emphasis on rehabilitation, water storage and infill housing. He suggests water availability may require limits on growth. The article includes a video interview, which has not been independently reviewed here.

In her candidate-written response, Nikki Csek prioritizes public safety, coordinated enforcement and a stronger continuum of care. She advocates provincial consideration of involuntary care for people meeting appropriate clinical and legal criteria, alongside measurable municipal results.

Black Press publishes candidate-written RDOS biographies and responses about representing dispersed communities and local priorities. The compilation distinguishes submitted answers, acclaimed candidates and non-responses; topics include water, wildfire preparedness, rural development and public communication.

Vernon Morning Star recaps the October 4 forum for RDNO Areas B and C. Candidates discussed water conservation, farming, spending and engagement, with differing views on the wastewater recovery project and its environmental and economic effects.

In his candidate-written response, Greg Dahms prioritizes managing growth so infrastructure and services keep pace. He proposes listening to residents, reviewing staff information and financial impacts, and explaining proposed decisions and costs before proceeding.

Vernon Morning Star reports 1,357 ballots on Vernon’s first advance-voting day, up from 986 in 2022. It explains the remaining October 14 advance opportunity, mail voting and free local transit on general voting day.

In her candidate-written response, Susan Ames proposes more public input and fiscal, environmental and social scrutiny of development. She argues that expanded transit could reduce congestion and advocates free service for seniors and youth.

In her candidate-written response, Laura Thurnheer prioritizes safety alongside compassionate support for homelessness. She proposes expanded police, fire and bylaw services, continued crime-task-force work, and lobbying for detox beds and voluntary and mandatory care facilities.

Kelowna Capital News publishes Andrew Uitvlugt’s mayoral video interview, describing topics including social disorder, homelessness, unemployment and city spending. The linked article provides the interview; its brief written introduction does not detail each proposal.

Vernon Morning Star reports nine contested-seat trustee candidates participated in the October 7 forum. Its recap covers classroom support, student wellbeing, administration spending and parent consultation. Lori Mindnich was absent; acclaimed trustee Kelli Sullivan attended without participating.

Penticton Western News reports that BC Transit and the City will offer free Penticton transit, including handyDART, on October 17. It links route schedules and notes that general-election polls operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In his candidate-written response, Mike Rose describes his landscaping background and wish to represent the arts community and younger residents. He argues that housing growth should be accompanied by upgrades to water, electrical and road infrastructure.

Kelowna Capital News profiles Andrew Ewanchuk’s effort to encourage younger voters through candidate interviews. It reports his exchange with Ron Cannan and Cannan’s response on inclusion, while distinguishing Ewanchuk’s project from affiliation with a candidate.

Vernon Morning Star profiles Rachel Enns’s bid to represent RDNO Area C. It describes her business, teaching and governance background and reports commitments to meeting attendance, rural representation, resident feedback and practical water-security options.

Kelowna Capital News reports higher first-day advance turnout in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country than in 2022. It lists remaining voting opportunities; Peachland’s first-day total was unavailable when the report was published.

In his candidate-written response, Brian Pinter prioritizes public safety. He proposes targeted police and bylaw deployment, auditing safety spending, coordinated advocacy on repeat offenders, and lobbying for medical resources and a framework for involuntary care.

Kelowna Capital News recaps the October 7 Chamber forum with Tom Dyas, Ron Cannan and Andrew Uitvlugt. It contrasts their proposals on safety, treatment, housing and infrastructure, including differing priorities for the Clement extension and transit facilities.

Times Chronicle interviews Oliver council candidate Dermott Hutton about long-range water planning, youth opportunities and a year-round economy. He says tax decisions require reviewing the finances, notes grant competition and metering costs, and supports downtown accommodation and winter tourism.

Times Chronicle interviews Osoyoos council candidate Brian Bagnall about a proposed eight-court pickleball facility and tourism. He discusses possible financing, water-service costs and grants; the project’s location and financing are presented as plans, not secured outcomes.

Times Chronicle interviews Oliver council candidate Leigh Lougheed about long-term water and sewer planning, reserves and business retention. He discusses possible water sources, grants and metering, acknowledges rates may need to rise, and says tax decisions belong to council collectively.

Vernon Matters reports Tom Groat’s campaign priorities for safer, connected roads and pathways in West Kelowna. He also supports consistent enforcement in public spaces while recognizing the need for help with homelessness, mental illness and addiction.

In Castanet’s interview, Tom Dyas seeks another mayoral term and describes his priorities for infrastructure, public safety, financial oversight and relationships with senior governments. His accounts of grants, staffing and housing outcomes are campaign claims.

Kari Statham tells Castanet she wants to keep listening to everyday community concerns while addressing broader housing, water and safety issues. She advocates attracting technology and industry to broaden Vernon’s commercial tax base and remaining available to residents.

Castanet reports that all three Kelowna mayoral candidates participated in the October 7 Chamber forum. Its recap covers disagreements over Clement Avenue and City staffing, alongside public-safety discussion, and links the broadcaster’s replay.

In her candidate-written response, Doris Bregolisse describes her journalism, real-estate and volunteer background. She prioritizes increased policing until public disorder declines, senior-government support for prosecutions, and mandatory addiction services following conviction for offenders with addiction-driven behaviour.

Vernon Matters reports Chris Moyer’s emphasis on listening to residents, accessible decisions and safer streets. He advocates visible enforcement alongside treatment and recovery, and distinguishes local road responsibilities from advocacy on regional traffic and the bridge.

Castanet links the SD67 trustee forum recording and reports all eight candidates contesting Penticton and Summerland seats attended. Its recap describes discussion of funding, student wellbeing, Indigenous education, staff safety and arts programming.

Tom Dyas’s candidate-written response sets out proposed public-safety staffing and treatment advocacy, housing priorities and transport projects. His account includes claims about his current term; the article presents these as his response, alongside a video interview.

Castanet reports on Kelowna’s first advance-voting day, October 7, including voter interviews and the two locations open that day. The article lists additional advance dates before October 17 and the mayoral, council and trustee choices.

Castanet reports on Vernon’s October 7 advance-voting opportunity at the Schubert Centre. It outlines the mayoral, council and school trustee races, with a further advance day October 14 and general voting October 17.

Castanet brings together its Penticton mayoral interviews as advance voting begins. It says Ashley Murrin declined the publisher’s interview and links Peach City Radio’s mayoral forum recordings, council introductions and individual interviews.

Vernon Matters reports Ron Cannan’s promise to commission an independent core-service and operational review within his first 100 days if elected. It attributes his criticism of the incumbent’s review record and says the Dyas campaign was asked for comment.

Castanet publishes edited interviews with all six Kelowna trustee candidates. Their responses discuss education experience, student wellbeing, inclusive classrooms, funding and facilities. The article identifies each answer as the candidate’s own account.

Castanet outlines October 7 advance voting in Penticton, Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Oliver and Osoyoos, with polls open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. It directs rural voters to RDOS information and notes that additional advance dates vary by community.

In Castanet’s interview, Ron Cannan proposes a City operations review, coordinated treatment and housing services, and relocating downtown supervised consumption. These are campaign proposals; the article does not establish savings or completed outcomes.

Castanet reports that all three Kelowna mayoral candidates accepted invitations to the October 7 Chamber forum. The event is sold out and a livestream is planned. The Chamber’s own listing provides current admission and scheduling details.

Sarah Moorhouse tells Castanet that retaining young families, supporting local industry and listening to community expertise motivate her Vernon council campaign. She also discusses housing, recreation and mental-health services as municipal priorities.

CBC examines how Brady Rogers, Teresa May and Garrett Millsap use humour and distinctive campaign material to attract attention. A communication scholar discusses why such tactics can reach voters and the risk of appearing unserious.

KelownaNow announces an October 10 forum at Kelowna Event Centre for mayoral, council and trustee candidates. The organizer says all 46 candidates were invited. Admission is free with reserved tickets; Renee Merrifield moderates the 4–8 p.m. forum.

Castanet reported a free SD67 trustee forum on October 6 at siya House and linked a planned livestream. It distinguishes the contested Penticton and Summerland seats from Karen Botsford’s unopposed rural seat. Actual attendance and streaming remain unverified here.

Castanet reported that Oliver’s mayoral and council candidates were invited to an October 6 forum at Venables Theatre. Its notice described a free, moderated event and linked candidate interviews. Invitations are not confirmation of attendance or completion.

Castanet reports on Brady Rogers’ humorous campaign and attention from a U.S. social-media creator. Rogers discusses curiosity, transparency and encouraging municipal voter participation. The article also considers attention challenges when municipal and provincial elections occur close together; online views do not establish electoral support.

Castanet interviews Kelly Fehr about retaining council experience during turnover, financial scrutiny and advocacy for health services, an RCMP facility and reclaimed agricultural water. Fehr describes how he would work with provincial ministries and other elected members. These are attributed campaign priorities.

Castanet interviews Dan Ashton about financial restraint, coordinated council leadership and transportation adjustments within available resources. Ashton pledges to serve a full term and supports an additional hotel, while saying development on municipal land must treat existing operators fairly. His economic assessments remain attributed.

Castanet reports Kelowna council’s adoption of a $2.94-billion capital plan for 2027–2036 at its final regular meeting before the election. The report discusses road, airport, recreation and water projects and reliance on external funding and borrowing. Planned expenditure is distinct from completed construction or secured funding.

Castanet covers Kelowna council’s final regular meeting before the October 17 election. Members reflect on cooperation and disagreements during the term as several councillors leave municipal office and others seek re-election. Their descriptions of council accomplishments remain attributed assessments.

Vernon Matters introduces Green candidate Carter Mochinski in the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream provincial riding. Mochinski’s release emphasizes climate action, inequality, education and youth participation. His descriptions of advocacy experience remain attributed candidate claims; the article concerns the October 24 provincial election.

Castanet reports that Kelowna advance voting begins October 7 at Parkinson Recreation Centre and MNP Place, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It outlines later dates, identification and accessibility information. Voters will choose a mayor, eight councillors and four school trustees; check the City’s current instructions before voting.

Castanet profiles the provincial fields in Vernon-Lumby, Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream and Salmon Arm-Shuswap, which includes Armstrong and Enderby. The article describes candidates’ backgrounds and party affiliations after nominations close. Provincial voting is October 24; this does not change the municipal or school-trustee candidate rosters.

Castanet outlines director contests in RDOS Areas A, B, E, F, H and I and reports unopposed candidates in Areas C, D and G. It links candidate biographies, voting places and an area-eligibility search. The report distinguishes October 7 advance voting from October 17 general voting.

Penticton Western News reports on Giuseppe Gaspari’s separate Kelowna election quiz and his aim to encourage local voter participation. Gaspari describes using reported votes, interviews and campaign sources and encourages further research. The article reports his methodology claims; this guide has not validated that tool’s matching results.

Vernon Matters reports the NDP’s nomination of Binny Boparai in Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream and describes her agriculture and business background. Boparai’s statements about Farming Karma’s sustainability and school partnerships remain attributed. This provincial candidacy is separate from the local municipal and trustee contests.

KelownaNow lists provincial candidates in Kelowna Centre, Kelowna-Mission, Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream and West Kelowna-Peachland after nominations close. Three ridings have an incumbent seeking re-election; Tara Armstrong is not running. The October 24 provincial election is separate from the October 17 municipal and trustee elections.

Castanet reports the North Okanagan Labour Council’s municipal and school-trustee endorsements across several Okanagan communities. The organization says it considered questionnaire responses, experience and priorities affecting workers and public services. These are the labour council’s selections and stated criteria; they are not endorsements by this guide.

Castanet interviews Dauna Kennedy about coordination among municipal and regional governments and community groups before major decisions. Kennedy discusses agricultural water concerns, long-term planning and public gathering spaces that people can use without paying. The article presents her campaign priorities.

Castanet interviews Julius Bloomfield about coordinated protective services, housing construction, transit and food and energy resilience. Bloomfield commits to serving the full term and discusses public decision-making on the convention-centre land-use condition. His descriptions of past results and future plans remain attributed campaign statements.

Castanet reports on the Kelowna Tree Protectors’ assessment of council decisions involving Kelowna Springs, the Clement and Burtch road extensions, and Pioneer Gardens. The advocacy group argues that environmental review has lagged development decisions and calls for private-property tree protection; these are the group’s assessments.

Castanet interviews Amy Klassen about representing working residents and renters on Vernon council. Klassen discusses varied housing options, density around existing services, accessible transit and planning for water supply. The article presents campaign priorities, rather than established outcomes.

In Castanet’s corrected interview, Corey Hounslow proposes faster zoning for tiny-home neighbourhoods and a winter festival. Hounslow opposes lifting the historic land-use condition near the convention centre. The publisher notes that some comments were previously misattributed; these are campaign proposals, not established results.

Vernon Matters covers David Eby’s October 3 rally at Harwinder Sandhu’s campaign office. Eby discusses affordability and public services and praises local NDP candidates. The article reports campaign commitments and criticism of political opponents, rather than independently established results or an election forecast.

Castanet reports that independent incumbent Tara Armstrong will not seek another term in Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream. Armstrong says she wants to avoid splitting the right-of-centre vote after a OneBC candidate entered the race; that is her stated reasoning, rather than an election forecast.

Castanet interviews Akbal Mund about his opposition to candidate slates and preference for varied views on council. Mund discusses water storage and narrowing council priorities toward core municipal infrastructure and services. The article also covers his views on addiction care and public safety.

Castanet reports an October 6 forum hosted by Lakeview Heights and Casa Loma community associations at Lakeview Heights Community Hall. Doors are reported at 5:30 p.m., the moderated forum at 6 p.m. and candidate conversations from 7–8 p.m. Individual candidate attendance is not confirmed.

Castanet interviews Beverley Kohler about opposition to recent traffic changes, greater public involvement in decisions and indoor recreation attractions. Kohler opposes lifting the historic land-use condition near the convention centre. These are attributed campaign views; the summary does not establish her allegations as facts.

Castanet covers the B.C. Conservatives’ Kelowna campaign event on housing, treatment and public safety. Gavin Dew calls for a range of addiction-care options, including mandatory care. Interim leader Lorne Doerkson says a fuller party plan is forthcoming.

Castanet reports Lorne Doerkson and Kelowna-Mission candidate Gavin Dew’s response to David Eby’s proposed grocery profit-margin limits during their Okanagan visit. Dew advocates strengthening the economy and household purchasing power. Their criticisms of the NDP’s affordability record remain attributed political claims.

Castanet outlines Osoyoos opportunities to meet municipal candidates, including the October 2 business association mayoral event and museum forums on October 3 and 4. Readers should check organizers for current event details and individual candidate attendance.

The Canadian Press reports Okanagan campaign stops by Lorne Doerkson and David Eby. Doerkson proposes buying wildfire aircraft; Eby proposes limiting major retailers’ profit margins on basic groceries. The report also includes criticism of the proposals’ costs and effectiveness.

Castanet reports that Vernon police are investigating two election-sign vandalism incidents. Council candidate David Scarlatescu describes damage to his signs, while police ask residents to report theft or vandalism. The report does not identify a suspect or establish who caused the damage.

Castanet reports the B.C. NDP’s conditional promise to match Canadian Red Cross donations up to $20 million for wildfire recovery, with emphasis on uninsured or underinsured residents. Tina Lee and David Eby discuss Bald Range and Faulder impacts. The proposal depends on re-election; funding is not established as delivered.

Castanet reports that ForChange Kelowna recommended eight council candidates after questionnaires, interviews and forums. The volunteer group says its list is alphabetical rather than ranked. These are the group’s recommendations, separate from this guide.

Castanet reports Kristina Loewen’s concern that a OneBC campaign could split conservative support in Kelowna Centre. The article describes possible co-operation discussions between the parties; it does not report a confirmed agreement or establish the election’s outcome.

Castanet’s corrected interview attributes priorities of downtown safety, spending transparency and collaboration on homelessness and housing to Jordan Iannone. Iannone describes himself as conflicted about lifting the land-use condition near the convention centre. The publisher corrected previously misattributed answers on October 3.

Castanet reports two free Skaha Matters forums for Okanagan Falls’ first municipal election: mayoral candidates on October 5 and council candidates on October 6. Both are reported at the community centre, with doors at 5 p.m. and forums at 5:30 p.m.; recheck organizers before attending.

In Castanet’s council-candidate interview, Dawn Tucker emphasizes resident representation, clearer communication, public participation and accessibility. Tucker describes community advocacy as central to their campaign. The interview presents their stated priorities rather than established council outcomes.

Castanet reports on housing discussions at the October 1 Revelry election forum, including infill, varied housing types, transit and employment. The article covers seven council candidates in a panel selected by ForChange Kelowna; it does not represent every council candidate’s views.

Castanet reports Kevin Acton’s conditional pledge to personally cover Lumby’s by-election costs if he wins both the mayoral and provincial contests. Acton qualifies the pledge as applying to the extent permitted by law; the article reports a campaign commitment.

Castanet reports that the B.C. NDP selected Tina Lee for Penticton-Summerland after Amelia Boultbee decided not to seek re-election. The article names announced party competitors; it is not an official final ballot declaration.

Castanet reports an October 3 Lake Country candidate forum at Winfield Memorial Hall and COPAC’s October 6 SD23 trustee forum online. The article links to Zoom registration for the trustee event. Individual candidate attendance is not confirmed here.

Vernon Matters reports that Community Foundation North Okanagan released its Vital Vote questionnaire results, with answers from 61 municipal, regional director and SD22 trustee candidates across six North Okanagan communities. The article links to the original responses.

Vernon Matters reports that OneBC named Alexandra Wright as its candidate for Kelowna–Lake Country–Coldstream in the provincial election. This is a reported party announcement; it does not establish acceptance of a nomination by Elections BC.

Castanet interviews Vernon council candidate Robert Cook about water security, regional co-operation and housing costs. Cook also discusses the proposed Active Living Centre and raises project-cost concerns. These are his stated campaign views, rather than a record of council decisions.

Country Life in BC reports that water management and agricultural support featured at B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association forums in Kelowna and Vernon. The article also covers the association’s candidate questionnaire and Rachel Enns’ concern that regional district candidates were not invited to the forum.

iNFOnews rounds up opportunities to meet local election candidates, including municipal forums in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon. Check organizer pages for current details and availability.

Castanet reports that First Things First Okanagan is hosting an October 5 candidate forum on environment and sustainability at Okanagan College. Registration is required.

The district lists six candidates for four Vernon-area seats and four candidates for two Lumby-area seats. Kelli Sullivan is acclaimed in Coldstream. The notice gives October 7 and 14 advance-voting options and October 17 general voting.

The RDNO lists two director candidates in each of Areas B, C, D and F, with general voting October 17 and advance voting October 7, 14 and 15. The notice specifies area-specific voting places and says mail voting is unavailable.

Vernon Matters reports that Jerrod Stephenson withdrew his mayoral nomination. The City's current candidate list names Victor Cumming, Kari Gares and Wayne Lippert as the remaining mayoral candidates.

The RDCO lists candidates for its East and West electoral areas and SD23 Zone I. It confirms October 7 and 14 advance voting and October 17 general voting, all from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and names Lisa Guderyan as elected by acclamation for SD23 Zone II.

The City declares Stephen Johnston elected mayor by acclamation. Voters will still choose six councillors and one SD23 Zone IV school trustee on October 17. Johnston takes office after the November 3 inauguration.

KelownaNow reports that all three mayoral candidates have accepted invitations to an October 7 forum at the Mary Irwin Theatre. The free Chamber event will feature moderated questions; advance registration is needed because seating is limited.

Calendar details: Chamber mayoral candidates forum

Vernon Matters reports that the BX Swan Lake Community Association will host an RDNO Area B and Area C candidate forum at Cambium Cidery on October 4, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Castanet explains that Penticton voters will decide whether to remove historic trust restrictions from a portion of city-owned land. The report says Bambino field is excluded and the vote does not approve a particular development; future proposals would still require approvals.

An interview-based examination of why people seek local office, with perspectives from Michele Rule, Davis Kyle and Dan Ashton. Their views on public service, career ambitions and accountability are attributed opinions, not findings about other candidates’ motives.

The City confirms 46 candidates after the nomination withdrawal period: three for mayor, 37 for council and six for school trustee. Its notice lists the candidates and confirms advance voting begins October 7, ahead of general voting on October 17.

Vernon Matters reports Brian Pinter’s stated priorities for responsible spending, cooperation with other governments, safer streets and options for new homebuyers. The article presents these as his campaign proposals.

Vernon Matters outlines Randy Millis’s stated priorities for attainable housing, accessibility, homelessness prevention, disaster resilience and transparent city decisions. The report also describes his background in journalism, technology, consulting and community support.

Vernon Matters reports Bob Fleming’s response to Kevin Brown’s criticism of the North Okanagan Wastewater Recovery project. Fleming argues the project would support agricultural water reuse, address aging septic systems and enable development; these are attributed campaign arguments.

Vernon Matters outlines Tim Down’s real-estate and valuation background and his stated campaign priorities: public spending, safety, growth, investment, wildfire resilience and water security. These are presented as campaign proposals.

Castanet reports on seven council candidates’ discussion of public safety, spending and affordability at Revelry. Participants were selected by ForChange Kelowna from questionnaire respondents; the report explains that process and distinguishes it from Castanet’s role.

Calendar details: Selected council candidate panel & meet-and-greet

Vernon Matters reports Kevin Brown’s RDNO Area B campaign priorities, including water management, concerns about sewer-conversion costs, emergency-response cooperation and expanded trails. The article attributes these positions to Brown’s campaign release.

Vernon Matters profiles Todd Sanderson’s council campaign, his accounting and business-association background, and his stated priorities of financial responsibility, transparency and public trust.

Vernon Matters outlines Crystal Dougan’s campaign priorities, including affordability, public safety, local business, growth and listening to residents. The report describes her stated background in social work and small business.

Vernon Matters previews the Greater Vernon Chamber’s October 8 mayoral forum at the Performing Arts Centre. Candidates will give opening and closing statements and answer five moderated questions; tickets are available through the venue.

Calendar details: Chamber mayoral candidates forum

iNFOnews reports that ParentsVoice BC has no officially affiliated candidates in the Southern Interior this election. The article revisits its 2022 school-board campaigns and examines the role of electoral organizations in local politics.

RDOS directs voters to its property-mapping tool and election resources to check their electoral area and eligibility. The notice lists October 7 advance-voting locations, including the new RDOS office location in Penticton.

Vernon Matters examines Andrew Uitvlugt’s entry into the mayoral race. Its assessment of his prospects is the publisher’s analysis, not an endorsement or forecast by this guide.

Vernon Matters profiles Rachel Enns's bid for the BX/Silver Star director seat, outlining her stated priorities on representation, public input and water supply. The report also identifies incumbent Amanda Shatzko as a candidate.

Vernon Matters reports that Armstrong's council forum on September 23 and mayoral forum on September 29 are moving to Centennial Theatre. Spallumcheen's September 30 forum remains at Odd Fellows Hall.

Calendar details: Armstrong council candidates forum

Calendar details: Armstrong mayoral candidates forum

Calendar details: Spallumcheen all-candidates forum

Vernon Matters reports on four Kelowna council candidates campaigning together as BRACE for Change and summarizes their shared platform. The priorities described are the group's campaign commitments.

A September 17 event at Pandosy Waterfront Park offers short conversations with election candidates. The report explains the rotation format and the 6–8 p.m. schedule.

iNFOnews puts the service histories of incumbent councillors and mayors in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops into context through numerical comparisons. The comparisons are the publisher's analysis and do not rate candidates' performance.

Vernon Matters reports on Rick Webber's re-election bid, including his stated plans to fund his own campaign and decline donations and endorsements. He identifies public safety and support for vulnerable residents as priorities.

Vernon Matters lists 11 School District 22 trustee candidates across the Vernon and Areas B/C, Coldstream, and Lumby and Areas D/E electoral areas. The report identifies incumbents and notes the October 17 election date.

Castanet reports that Chris Burrows, Cheryl Halla and Henry Seilmann entered the RDOS Area I director race after the nomination period was extended.

iNFOnews surveys Kelowna's mayoral, council and school-trustee races, highlighting returning contenders, campaign issues and earlier election results. This September 14 overview provides reporting context; the official candidate list remains the place to check current nominations.

A roundup of the candidate lineups in RDNO electoral areas B, C, D, E and F, including the contested races and Cherryville’s sole candidate.

Doris Bregolisse discusses her decision to seek a council seat after a career in Okanagan journalism and real estate.

The City lists its declared mayor and council candidates and provides October 7 and 14 advance-voting details, plus locations for general voting on October 17.

Castanet reports on Wilbur Turner's school-trustee campaign, his stated education priorities and advocacy background. It also identifies Jennifer Miles and Sean Sookochoff in the shared Central Okanagan East and Lake Country Zone I race.

Castanet reviews Lake Country's mayoral and council fields after nominations closed, explains its ward and at-large council seats, and lists school-trustee contenders. The report notes that candidates may still withdraw until September 18.

Drawing on an interview with former Kamloops councillor Arjun Singh, iNFOnews examines public-safety campaign promises, municipal responsibilities and the costs of taking on additional services, with examples from Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops.

The first Castanet and Revelry council forum is scheduled for September 16, with doors at 6 p.m. and discussion at 6:30 p.m. The story names its seven participants.

Calendar details: Selected council candidate panel & meet-and-greet

The City lists 46 prospective mayor, council and school trustee candidates. This September 11 notice says the official candidate list will be confirmed on September 18.