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2026 Canadian municipal and provincial election preparations

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Preparations for the 2026 Canadian municipal and provincial election cycles are advancing in Ontario and British Columbia. In Ontario, Toronto is preparing for its October 26 municipal election to select a mayor and City Council ~~members, with local forums and candidate Q&A sessions being held to facilitate engagement.~~ members. In British Columbia, municipal elections are scheduled for October 17, 2026. In the Central Okanagan, three-term incumbent Wayne Carson is running for Regional District of Central Okanagan West Electoral Area Director, prioritizing the renewal of the Official Community Plan, short-term rental pilot projects, soil removal bylaws, water system infrastructure, and FireSmart home protection. In the Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and Regional District of Nanaimo areas, advance voting is scheduled for October 7 and October 14, with general voting day on October 17. Polling stations include various community centers and churches. Candidate platforms ~~are increasingly being defined~~ continue to solidify across the province. In Surrey, ~~mayoral candidate~~ Mike Starchuk is focusing on public ~~safety, specifically targeting extortion and gang violence, while proposing to cap property taxes at or below inflation~~ safety and lowering transit costs. In Kelowna, Maxine DeHart is emphasizing ~~her experience on council and her ability to address~~ crime enforcement and ~~housing.~~ economic investment. Other regional ~~developments include~~ candidates ~~Matthew Watkins and Trista Sulman addressing housing and climate change in Rossland, Marissa Baecker prioritizing responsible growth in Peachland, and~~ include Martin Fromme in Midway, who is advocating for provincial forestry policy changes ~~in Midway~~ to support the local mill. In Wells, Jillian Merrick is campaigning for mayor, highlighting her background in economics and municipal government. Additionally, the village of Cache Creek has announced election details for Mayor and Council. Provincial election activity in British Columbia is also intensifying ahead of the October 24 vote. In the Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding, Tara Armstrong has announced she will not seek re-election as MLA following a constituent-led recall ~~campaign involving members from across the political spectrum, including BC Conservatives.~~ campaign. Local commentary has criticized her tenure, citing ~~the previous recall campaign and~~ tensions with constituents.

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