Castlegar City Council highlights for May 17
The City swore in a new Mayor, Kirk Duff, and Councillor, Brian Bogle. They officially participated in their first Council meeting since being elected in Castlegar’s April 24, 2021 By-election. They are joining Councillors Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, Cherryl MacLeod, Maria McFaddin, Bergen Price, and Dan Rye. Council appointed...
Budget 2021: More promises but everyday Canadians are left holding the bill for the pandemic while the ultra-rich enjoy a free ride
Many struggling Canadians hoped that today’s budget would offer meaningful supports and steps towards recovery. But more than that, they hoped that it would be the ultra-wealthy who have profited from the pandemic who would be paying for these supports, not the workers who have been hit so hard. According to local MP, Richard...
Mayoral Candidate Lawrence Chernoff, in his own words
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Lawrence Chernoff and I am one of five mayoral candidates in the 2021 byelection. I was raised in Castlegar and have lived here my entire life. Castlegar has always been my home. It’s the home of my children, and of my grandchildren. It certainly holds a special place in my...
Castlegar Mayoral Candidate Kirk Duff, in his own words
I believe that Castlegar needs a positive, level-headed leader to guide us forward into the future. My 18 years of experience as a City Councilor including 9 years as the City’s rep to the Regional District, position me well to hit the ground running when elected. Since I was last on Council, I’ve continued my service to the...
Castlegar Council Candidate Sandy Bojechko, in her own words
I have lived in Castlegar over 35 years and my children have all attended our schools. I am involved in volunteering for the Castlegar Rebels Jr. B hockey team and Selkirk College as a billet parent, time keeper and scorekeeper. I also volunteer with the West Kootenay Kennel Club and for the Heart and Stroke foundation. I am...
Castlegar Mayoral Candidate Florio Vassilakakis, in his own words
Both my parent’s families immigrated to Canada and like most during the post war era, they came here for opportunity and a better future for their children. They arrived with nothing but a dream and a strong work ethic, something that they would later pass on to me. As a first generation Canadian I have a deep appreciation ...
Castlegar Council Candidate Brian Bogle, in his own words
I have lived in Castlegar since 2005 when I was appointed Store Manager at Safeway. I have served as Treasurer of Knights of Columbus, Co-chair of Citizen of the Year Committee. As well as being involved with Minor Baseball and Minor Softball with coaching. I retired in September of 2019 and am ready to take on a new challenge....
Chamber to host All Candidates Forum via Zoom for Castlegar by-election
The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an All Candidates Forum on Wednesday, April 7, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In order to participate, you must pre-register through Eventbrite using this link https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/all-candidates-forum-castlegar-tickets-146804571425 for the registration process, you...
Declaration of Candidates (Close of Nomination Period) for Castlegar by-election
I, Nicole Brown, Chief Election Officer for the City of Castlegar, do hereby declare, pursuant to Section 97 of the Local Government Act, the following persons as candidates in the 2021 Castlegar Local By-election. Candidates for the office of Mayor – one (1) to be elected: CHERNOFF, Lawrence – 2513 6th Avenue, 250-365-7122...
Council highlights feature efforts to ensure byelection is Covid-compliant
§ Council approved mail ballot voting for the April 24, 2021 By-election so the City can ensure the community has voting options to protect public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualified electors wanting to vote by mail need to complete an application by 4 p.m. March 26. More information is available at castlegar.ca/2021byelection....
