Politics

Voter turnout for municipal elections continues to remain lower than provincial and federal votes, but there were small increases seen on Saturday.

Familiar mayors return to Victoria, Langford, Oak Bay, and Colwood, while the Save Our Saanich slate wins big.

Szpak, who served as a councillor for 24 years, was 73.

This Sunday will mark the last daylight saving time change in BC.

Mayor Sid Tobias says councils have been left "without a meaningful role in shaping legislation" that alters their authority.

South Island mayors, First Nation chiefs, and MLAs have said the bill could allow new projects to skip environmental and Indigenous consultations.

Eight candidates are vying for the seat, exceeding the number of hopefuls in the 2022 election.

Premier David Eby says the silver lining of the tariffs is "a sense of solidarity among Canadians."