2022 Civic Election - Saanich - Victoria Times Colonist

No recount in close Saanich council race

Rishi Sharma, who had requested the judicial recount, lost by just 11 votes to Teale Phelps-Bondaroff during the municipal election on Oct. 15

Oct 25, 2022 5:19 PM Read more >

Meet Saanich council newcomers: an 'old millennial,' a founder of a running charity and a sea cucumber crime fighter

When incoming mayor Dean Murdock returns to the council table after a few years away, he’ll be joined by new faces Mena Westhaver, founder of Sole Sisters, and Teale Phelps Bondaroff, known for his marine and little libraries work

Oct 23, 2022 5:25 AM Read more >

Saanich candidate who lost by 11 votes asking judge for recount

Rishi Sharma’s lawyer says an 11-vote difference on approximately 10,000 votes for the two candidates “is pretty marginal”

Oct 22, 2022 2:47 AM Read more >

Saanich election results: Dean Murdock narrowly wins mayor's race

The former three-term councillor won a narrow victory over incumbent Fred Haynes.

Oct 16, 2022 5:25 AM Read more >

Oct. 15 civic elections: Where and when to cast your ballot

Here are the voting locations around Greater Victoria and in Duncan, North Cowichan and Nanaimo in the Oct. 15 civic elections. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Oct 15, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Does it matter where council candidates live?

Most council candidates live in the municipalities where they are running, but some, like Qualicum Beach’s Robert Filmer, do not because of their jobs

Oct 14, 2022 4:44 AM Read more >

Saanich: Candidates for mayor and council in the 2022 civic election

In Saanich, two candidates are running for mayor. Twenty-four people are running for eight council seats.

Oct 14, 2022 12:00 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

As the teachers’ union worries candidates linked to right-wing politics will get elected to school boards, there’s a bigger question: With so many of the big decisions in education handled by the province, what’s left for trustees to do?

Oct 13, 2022 4:10 AM Read more >

Under-age-30 candidates seek voice at council tables

They cite housing shortage and climate change as priorities they want to address, and reflect on barriers to public office that younger candidates face.

Oct 12, 2022 4:32 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: An election message from me, your beloved leader

Jack Knox is the leader you want. Because Jack Knox is the leader you need.

Oct 9, 2022 4:05 AM Read more >