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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