Oct. 20 Local Government Elections

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In the wake of last week’s civic election, Nanaimo and five Greater Victoria communities have a new mayor.

We talked to the winning candidates to discuss their plans for the next four years.

Incoming mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith bullish on Sidney’s future

Mayor-elect Geoff Orr bringing an engineer’s mind to politics in North Saanich

Rebuilding Oak Bay infrastructure a key pledge for new mayor Kevin Murdoch

Rob Martin, Colwood's new mayor, open to the possibilities of growth

Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes: He has a martial arts black belt, studies harmony

New Nanaimo mayor Leonard Krog traces political influence to his Granny Best

Election news

Reflecting on wins and losses in the municipal elections

Challenger defeats incumbent North Cowichan mayor by 10 votes

Leonard Krog, elected Nanaimo mayor, reflects on when to resign as MLA

Incumbents keep jobs in CRD electoral areas

Municipal elections voter turnout, from 18.49% in Langford to 53.57% in Oak Bay

Fred Haynes, Leonard Krog, Lisa Helps roll to election wins

Victoria: Lisa Helps shakes off rivals to win second term as mayor

Saanich: Fred Haynes bounces incumbent, wins mayor seat

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Bay Street bridge upgrades begin today; eastbound lane closed until end of October

Ferries delayed due to ticketing issue, mechanical problem

Greater Victoria library wins award for Change Your Mind campaign

Victoria mayor to speak at climate action conference in Germany

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Vancouver Aquarium files civil claim suing city and park board over cetacean ban

Abbotsford standoff ends in fire and arrest

Regulator investigating high gas prices in B.C. has power to examine gouging

Mother of accused charged as accessory in 2017 murder of B.C. woman

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Huawei apt to be stripped of Google services after US ban

Justin Trudeau credits immigration for Canada’s growing tech sector

U.S. newlywed makes history as eight-millionth cruise passenger

Kraft Heinz acknowledges unexpected translation of its condiment

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UBC star Shumbusho continues to ignite Highlanders’ attack

Island surfers have Olympics in their sights

Red Sox crush Guerrero-less Blue Jays 12-2 in Victoria Day matinee

Spokane tops Vancouver Island in women’s soccer

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Victoria artist’s app gets to the source of inspiration

For Geddy Lee, it’s all about the bass

AP Exclusive: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are engaged

3 handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin's home

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Eric Akis: Black beans become Southwest-flavoured burgers

House Beautiful: An artistic new angle in Fairfield

Your Good Health: Statins won’t raise risk of cancer, studies say

Rick Steves: No shortage of historical sights in modern Milan

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Editorial: Report shows the way

Les Leyne: Clerk’s exit wasn’t quite ‘non-financial’

Gwyn Morgan: Climate-change strategy offers Scheer a way to win

Editorial: Electronic files could cut abuse of medication

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May 21: Suggested approach is a clear loser

May 21: Salmon research needs a hypothesis

May 21: Contrast between column and story

May 21: Don’t give space to climate deniers

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Tennessee House speaker to resign amid text message scandal

Alabama Public Television won't run 'Arthur' gay wedding

North Carolina day care closing after 5 toddlers escape

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