2022 Civic Election - View Royal - Victoria Times Colonist

New View Royal mayor wants to ask residents where development should go

Defeated two-term mayor David Screech says he accepts his defeat, but will become “a self-appointed council watchdog.”

Oct 20, 2022 12:05 AM Read more >

View Royal election results: Sid Tobias wins mayoral race

Former navy officer Sid Tobias defeated incumbent David Screech, who was first elected to council in 2002 and became mayor in 2014.

Oct 16, 2022 12:01 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 >

View Royal: Candidates for mayor and council in the 2022 civic election

In View Royal, two people are running for mayor. Seven people are running for six council seats.

Oct 14, 2022 11:55 PM 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 >

Former navy officer challenges Screech for View Royal mayor's seat

Sid Tobias says he wants to increase transparency when it comes to decision-making in the municipality, while incumbent David Screech said finalizing the Official Community Plan is one of the major tasks facing council in the next term.

Oct 13, 2022 9:00 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 >

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 >

Jack Knox: You might not know their names, but here's who's on your ballot

There are 202 candidates running for a spot on the capital region's 13 municipal councils. Add those hoping to become school trustees or CRD directors and the total rises to 264.

Oct 2, 2022 5:10 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria School District 61: Candidates for trustee 2022

Thirty people are running for nine trustee positions in the Greater Victoria School District.

Oct 1, 2022 11:55 PM Read more >