KAMLOOPS - With the 2026 General Local Election coming up, the Kamloops Farmers' Market Society (KFMS) is inviting all city council and mayoral candidates to participate in a pair of public forums at upcoming Saturday markets.The KFMS said it has a long history of co-hosting all-candidates forums with the Kamloops Coun...

KAMLOOPS - Back in 2022, Bonnie Cleland secured approximately 2,500 votes, falling short in her first bid for a seat on Kamloops city council. Cleland was unsure if she would run again this year, pointing to the current discourse around Kamloops city hall as a prime example of giving her pause."One of the things t...

KAMLOOPS - The race for the mayor's chair in Kamloops is the most contested in recent history with six people in the race, including the incumbent, former councillors and political newcomers. The last name to appear on the docket was Kris Lloyd-Middleton, who got her nomination papers in just ahead of the deadline last...

KAMLOOPS - Dave Baker is hoping his experience as a three-term councilor in Merritt can propel him to the top of ballots in Kamloops on October 17. Baker's main priorities for his campaign circle around public safety and fiscal responsibility, noting the challenge can be finding a balance between attracting growth and ...

CFJC-TV is hosting a televised debate of candidates vying to be Kamloops' next mayor and we are asking for your questions.We are accepting public submissions until Sunday, Oct. 4.Here's how you can submit your questions:Through our contact submission form (make sure to select "Mayoral Debate" in the dropdown ...

KAMLOOPS - You've seen him at the Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, but Greg Unger is hoping to also spend his Tuesdays at Kamloops City Hall. Unger has called Kamloops home since 2017, and this is the first time he's run for political office. Among his campaign platforms are more affordable housing, better t...

KAMLOOPS - North Shore real estate agent Kadin Rainville is putting his name forward for one of eight spots on Kamloops city council this October. Rainville spoke about two key pillars of his campaign, starting with the need for sustainable growth in the city, with eyes toward the need for affordable housing and rental...

KAMLOOPS - Mayoral candidate Mike O'Reilly has unveiled his first of two major campaign planks ahead of October's vote. Destined to be one of the main issues on voters' minds, O'Reilly is proposing a new approach to emergency shelters and supportive housing in Kamloops, proposing to utilize city-owned land along Missio...

KAMLOOPS - Robin Reeb has operated a local business in Kamloops for more than 40 years. It's that experience that he feels make him a candidate for one of eight seats at city hall. Reeb actually ran back in the early 1980s for alderman, falling short. He now takes his second shot at Kamloops council, noting his main p...

KAMLOOPS - Bryce Eberle is taking his second shot at Kamloops city council after running back in the 2011 race. Eberle, who runs a small business in town, said he will be focusing on bringing up the morale in Kamloops and tackling issues around growth, development and public safety. "I want us to grow as a city. I...

CLINTON, B.C. - Residents in the Village of Clinton and in the North Shuswap now have a better idea who will be representing them in local government.Both the Village of Clinton and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) had to extend last Friday's (Sept. 11) nomination deadline to Monday (Sept. 14) due to insuf...

KAMLOOPS - As election season kicks into high gear, the City of Kamloops is preparing for a busy five weeks with more than 50 names currently scheduled to be on the ballot. In addition to the six candidates for mayor of Kamloops, there are 29 people running for the eight councillor seats along with 16 people for the fi...

KAMLOOPS - Six candidates are set to contest the mayor's chair in Kamloops this October, after two late additions to the ballot on Friday afternoon (Sept. 11). One of the newest names looking to secure support is Ivory Winston, who is running his first campaign for public office. Even after 10 years of contemplation, i...

KAMLOOPS - The deadline to file paperwork has passed, and there will be a six-person race for mayor of Kamloops next month.Candidates had until the end of the day Friday (Sept. 11) to enter the race to run for elected municipal office in B.C.In Kamloops, incumbent mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson will be back on the ballot, fa...

KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is now accepting applications from people who want to vote by mail in next month's municipal election.In a statement, Chief Election Officer Alisha Beday says eligible residents and non-resident property electors are able to request a ballot until Oct. 14. Electors who want their ballot ...

KAMLOOPS - There are now 17 official candidates for eight spots around the horseshoe at Kamloops city hall. Jesse Ritcey will take his second shot at office, after receiving just shy of 6,000 votes in the 2022 race. Ritcey was born and raised in Kamloops. "Ritcey is the program manager for the Kamloops Naturalist...

The following people have filed nomination papers to run for Kamloops mayor and council (listed alphabetically by last name).--MAYORNelly Dever - President and CEO, Wings Above Kamloops. Kamloops councillor, 2011-2014.Ray Dhaliwal - Owner/Operator, Ray's Lock and Key & Brown's Repair. Kamloops councillor, 2017-18.R...

KAMLOOPS - A former city councillor and well-known farmer in Kamloops has passed away. Messages of condolence were made by Kamloops politicians Tuesday (Sept. 8) acknowledging the death of Dieter Dudy. A public statement from Dudy's family, or an obituary, were not available as of publication.I'm deeply saddened by the...

KAMLOOPS - Steve Bucher has announced his bid for Kamloops council in this October's municipal election. Bucher is a local businessman who has had ties to Kamloops his entire life. He says his campaign values problem-solving, connecting, and building a safe and thriving Kamloops. One of his main goals is to bring a muc...

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Lyndsay McDonald is making her case for a seat on Kamloops city council. Bringing experience in mental health care, community support and rebuilding her own life have shaped her campaign, highlighting inclusion and collaboration. McDonald told the CFJC Today team (Sept. 2) she moved to Kamloops from On...

KAMLOOPS - The nomination period is officially open ahead of this October's civic election, with hopeful candidates given until next Friday (Sept. 11) to submit their intent to seek office. Voters in Kamloops will be tasked with electing one mayor, eight councillors and five school district trustees on October 17. Work...

KAMLOOPS - A fourth competitor has emerged in the race for the Kamloops mayor's chair this fall.Former councillor Ray Dhaliwal has confirmed he will launch his mayoral campaign this Friday (Sept. 4). Dhaliwal, a local locksmith and business owner, served on council for about one year, beginning in 2017. He was one of t...

KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is getting ready to host an information session for to share details about the TNRD and the roles of an Electoral Area Director with potential candidates.The info session will happen on on Wednesday, July 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the TNRD Civic Building Boardroom, w...

KAMLOOPS - (UPDATE July 10): The City of Kamloops is hosting an information session next month geared at people interested in learning what its like to serve on city council ahead of the October municipal election. The four-hour session will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6 in the Kia Lounge at Sandman Centre between 4:0...

KAMLOOPS - Brian Andrews is the 17th Kamloops resident to put their name forward for a spot on city council. Andrews is a labour organizer and believes that experience will be paramount for success around the horseshoe in city chambers."I don't want to start pushing union ideologies when it comes to city hall. Tha...

KAMLOOPS - Kelly Hall is hoping Kamloops residents decide to send him back to city hall when they go to the polls this October. Flanked by family members and supporters at Gaglardi Square Monday (June 22) morning, Hall became the eighth member of the current city council to announce a campaign to return to council cham...

KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is encouraging residents to get engaged with their community, learn about local government and inform their votes for the 2026 General Local Election.The city said its newly launched 'Love Your City' campaign aims to to encourage residents to take pride in their community by educating vo...

CLEARWATER, B.C. - The incumbent mayor of Clearwater has announced plans to seek another term in office. Merlin Blackwell says he's hoping to guide the community through another period of change, pointing to large upcoming projects like the Yellowhead Copper project in nearby Vavenby. That could mean thousands of new r...