• Incumbent mayors have been defeated in several major cities across British Columbia, after voters showed an appetite for change in municipal elections.
  • Surrey incumbent Brenda Locke conceded the mayor's race, with predecessor Doug McCallum projected to win back the city's leadership.
  • Challengers won mayoral races in West Vancouver, New Westminster, Prince George, Kamloops and Fort St. John. Incumbent Ken Sim is trailing in Vancouver.
  • Many cities and municipalities reported increased or even record turnout at advance polls, despite officials having been worried about voter confusion with the overlapping provincial campaign.

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[–] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

alright, Kamloops, let's hope this new mayor is not as much of a shithead

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    [–] [S] 6 points 3 weeks ago
    [–] 4 points 3 weeks ago

    Buh-bye Ken Sim! Buh-bye ABC!

    Hellooooo Mayor Pete and the progressive sweep! Would have liked Iona Bonamis of OneCity in council, but I'll take this.

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