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B.C. wants teens signed up to vote

B.C.'s new chief electoral officer wants to extend voter registration to 16-year-olds while they are in high school.

Nov 21, 2011 12:00 PM Read more >

Cumberland corrects error: Grinham school trustee again

Former School District 71 chair Rick Grinham handily won the right Saturday to again be a school trustee.

Nov 20, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >

Ives narrowly returned as mayor of Comox, says he heard Common Sense message

Mayor Paul Ives narrowly turned away a challenge by Bernie Poole to remain mayor of Comox, show final unofficial voting results.

Nov 19, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Mayor-elect Jangula 'amazed, overwhelmed' in Courtenay

Larry Jangula narrowly toppled incumbent mayor Greg Phelps in Courtenay, with Bill Bate finishing a distant third.

Nov 19, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >

Graham, Law re-elected on Denman and Hornby islands

Islands Trust candidates David Graham and Tony Law were re-elected on Denman and Hornby islands respectively.

Nov 19, 2011 4:00 PM Read more >

Sproule tops Cumberland polls, Greening re-elected, too

Gwyn Sproule, who topped the polls for the second straight time, was one of two Cumberland councillors re-elected Saturday.

Nov 19, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >

B.C. Games shining bright in Greater Vernon

Official ceremony launches countdown to sports extravaganza

Nov 19, 2011 10:00 AM Read more >

Neighbours kibosh affordable housing proposal in Courtenay

Courtenay councillors hope developer proposing to build small, affordable rental units can find a compromise with nearby residents.

Nov 18, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >

Film showing at North Island College in Courtenay

North Island College’s Global Learning Initiative present Small Community With a Big Heart on Nov. 21.

Nov 18, 2011 7:00 PM Read more >

Here's how to vote in municipal elections

Before you can vote in a municipal election, you must be registered to vote.

Nov 18, 2011 6:00 PM Read more >