Municipal Election

Bruce Cameron. (File photo)

PODCAST.: Turnout for B.C. 2022 municipal elections down from 2018

TODAY IN B.C.: Voting online, campaign issues and mayoralty races discussed

Voters will soon head to the polls to elect municipal councils and school boards. (Dan Ferguson/Black Press Media)

Just what powers do Langley council members and school trustees have?

Presented is a basic overview of the responsibilities and powers of local elected officials

  • Oct 7, 2022
Candidates running for the office of mayor and councillor seats met seniors at the Langley Senior Resources Society centre. All candidates expressed their concerns and pitched their agendas in a round-table-like setting. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Langley City candidates head to seniors centre to meet key demographic

Issues ranged from SkyTrain expansion to rising crime rate

Surrey-Newton MLA Harry Bains, left, and Harry Bains, Surrey council candidate, right.

Lawyer Harry Bains, who shares name with long-time MLA, running for Surrey council

Both Bains shared a laugh about the situation

Surrey-Newton MLA Harry Bains, left, and Harry Bains, Surrey council candidate, right.
Challenger Harry Gough and incumbent Cindy Fortin were tied in votes following a recount of the Oct 20 Peachland mayoral election result. So a B.C. judge had to draw the name of the winner and she drew Fortin’s name. —Image: Alistair Waters/Capital News

Incumbent’s name drawn to settle who will be Peachland’s next mayor

B.C. judge draws incumbent Cindy Fortin’s name to settle tied mayoral vote

Challenger Harry Gough and incumbent Cindy Fortin were tied in votes following a recount of the Oct 20 Peachland mayoral election result. So a B.C. judge had to draw the name of the winner and she drew Fortin’s name. —Image: Alistair Waters/Capital News
Suzanne Perreault and incumbent trustee David Tod re-elected as School Board trustees. Contributed

Mix of new and veteran trustees on Langley School Board

Trustee Megan Dykeman received the most votes from the Township on Oct. 20.

  • Oct 25, 2018
Suzanne Perreault and incumbent trustee David Tod re-elected as School Board trustees. Contributed
Mayor Jack Froese gives a speech on election night. Blackpress photo

Township mayor Jack Froese talks short- and long-term goals for third term

Tree bylaw, pot sales among topics that will need attention in coming months

  • Oct 22, 2018
Mayor Jack Froese gives a speech on election night. Blackpress photo
Tony Ward and Sindy Jeffrey ran in the municipal elections. (Roxanne Hooper/Black Press)

ELECTION: Langley School Board a mix of incumbents and newcomers

Seven people were elected to oversee the public schools of Langley.

Tony Ward and Sindy Jeffrey ran in the municipal elections. (Roxanne Hooper/Black Press)
VIDEO: Langley City mayor-elect celebrates ‘unexpected’ victory

VIDEO: Langley City mayor-elect celebrates ‘unexpected’ victory

Former councillor Val van den Broek beats out former city mayor and former MLA Peter Fassbender.

VIDEO: Langley City mayor-elect celebrates ‘unexpected’ victory
The Township broadcast the election results live at the Civic Facility theatre.

Mix of new and familiar faces on Langley Township council

Incumbent David Davis tops the polls with more than 12,000 votes.

  • Oct 20, 2018
The Township broadcast the election results live at the Civic Facility theatre.
LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Langley City and Township

LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Langley City and Township

Follow this post for comprehensive coverage on the mayor, council, school board and more

  • Oct 20, 2018
LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Langley City and Township
LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Township of Langley and Langley City

LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Township of Langley and Langley City

Follow this post for comprehensive coverage on the mayor, council, school board and more

  • Oct 20, 2018
LIVE BLOG: Full election results for Township of Langley and Langley City
Township election results will be streamed as they come in at the Civic Facility theatre. Miranda Fatur Langley Times

Where to view election results

Both Township and City results will be available shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m.

  • Oct 20, 2018
Township election results will be streamed as they come in at the Civic Facility theatre. Miranda Fatur Langley Times
The Roberts family opted to cast their ballots together at the Langley City polling station. L to R, David, Crystal, Johl and Kaitlynn. Dan Ferguson Langley Times

Voting is a family affair for the Roberts

Langley City parents cast ballots with their children

The Roberts family opted to cast their ballots together at the Langley City polling station. L to R, David, Crystal, Johl and Kaitlynn. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
Mayoral results from across B.C.

Mayoral results from across B.C.

Voters in 162 municipalities in B.C. set to elect mayor, council, school board and more

Mayoral results from across B.C.
VIDEO: Langley campaign signs destroyed in pre-election day blitz

VIDEO: Langley campaign signs destroyed in pre-election day blitz

While election signs are located all over the City, vandals struck this chunk on 200th Street.

  • Oct 20, 2018
VIDEO: Langley campaign signs destroyed in pre-election day blitz
Pat and Rai Tuchscherer were among the earliest to vote. Dan Ferguson Langley Times

VIDEO: Voting underway in the Langleys

Advance poll numbers show higher-than-expected turnout

Pat and Rai Tuchscherer were among the earliest to vote. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
Brookswood’s Judi Vankevich offered a civics lesson to young kids she knew, then set up a fake voting station in her backyard. Among those participating in Thursday’s mock election was 10-year-old Sophie Bouchard. (Special to the Langley Advance)

Impromptu civic politics lesson given to Langley kids

A few dozen children were given an informal class about voting and then given a ballot to cast.

Brookswood’s Judi Vankevich offered a civics lesson to young kids she knew, then set up a fake voting station in her backyard. Among those participating in Thursday’s mock election was 10-year-old Sophie Bouchard. (Special to the Langley Advance)
(Langley Township website)

ELECTION DAY: Here’s where to vote in Langley

Langley Township has 14 polling locations while Langley City has one.

(Langley Township website)
Langley City council hopefuls take part in Q&A

Langley City council hopefuls take part in Q&A

A Voter’s Guide to key election questions.

  • Oct 20, 2018
Langley City council hopefuls take part in Q&A