Report in July could recommend ward boundary changes in Calgary
After ward boundaries were adjusted before the 2017 municipal election, Calgary’s ward boundaries could be re-drawn again after the 2019 municipal census. Continue reading
Municipal Election
Kingston’s first council meeting of 2019 leads to debate over priority-setting process
By Bill Hutchins Anchor
Tensions arose as councillors argued over the best way to establish a list of priorities that will guide them during their four-year term in office. Continue reading
Calgary returning officer recommends city adopt electronic tabulators after Olympic plebiscite
Returning officer Laura Kennedy is recommending Calgary adopt electronic tabulators after results for the Olympic plebiscite came back in about 90 minutes. Continue reading
Incumbent Cindy Fortin wins draw and will continue on as mayor of Peachland
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
A judicial recount will take place in Peachland Monday in an effort to determine who will be the community’s mayor after a tie between incumbent mayor Cindy Fortin and challenger Harry Gough. Continue reading
Defeated Kingston municipal candidate stays positive after hateful comments during campaign
By Mike Postovit Videographer
Jimmy Hassan, who ran as a council candidate for Trillium District, says he had to put up with hateful comments on social media during his campaign. Continue reading
Kingston man sent two voter cards prior to municipal election
By Paul Soucy Videographer
The voter cards were nearly identical, same name, including both of his middle names, and the same address. Continue reading
Kingston couple breaks 50-year voting string after voter cards not received
When the polls closed on Monday, Oct. 22, both Bill and Lynn Rizzo had not voted, breaking their years-long streak. Continue reading
London could lose $160 million in road work savings if BRT is scrapped
If the project is turfed, the new cost to development charges is expected to impact taxpayers. Continue reading
19 votes later, Jason Baker wins Brockville mayoral race by narrow margin
The mayoral election in Brockville came down to the wire between Mark Oliver and Jason Baker. Continue reading
London election returns incumbents, introduces fresh faces to city council
The crop of new councillors will include the first openly gay person and the first black woman ever elected to London city council. Continue reading