2026 Municipal & Provincial Elections All Candidate Debates
https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/
https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/
We thank all the individuals considering standing for election and for their courage and commitment to our community — this is democracy in action!
The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce, the Campbell River Mirror and the Tidemark Theatre Society are co-hosting a series of debates for all candidates running in the BC Municipal Election on October 17, 2026 and the BC Provincial Election on October 24, 2026.
The public is invited to attend in-person at the Tidemark Theatre — seating is on a first come first serve basis — or watch the LIVE stream on the Tidemark Theatre website — or watch the recording the next day on the Campbell River & District Chamber’s YouTube channel.
NOTE: The public are invited to send their questions to: exdir@crchamber.ca
Doors open at 6:30pm
Debates will run from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
DEBATE DATES
Thursday, Oct 1 – Strathcona Regional Area Director Candidates
Sunday, Oct 4 – School Board Trustee Candidates
Monday, Oct 5 – Mayoral Candidates
Tuesday, Oct 6 – Council Candidates
Wednesday, Oct 7 – Council Candidates
Thursday, Oct 8 – Council Candidates
Friday, Oct 16 – MLA Candidates
Thursday, Oct 1 Debate
Strathcona Regional Area Director Candidates
Electoral Area A
Gerald Whalley (Acclaimed)
Electoral Area B
Jade Jordan
Sandy Keith
Mark Vonesch
Electoral Area C
Robyn Mawhinney (Acclaimed)
Electoral Area D
Bernadette LaFleur
John Rice
Sunday, Oct 4 Debate
School Board Trustee Candidates
Electoral Area 1
Rachel Balabuch
Hannah Clausen
Kat Eddy
Craig Gillis
Daryl Hagen
Cristi May Sacht
Joyce McMann
Linda Spetch
Christian Stapff
Electoral Area 2
Shannon Briggs (Acclaimed)
Electoral Area 3
Jan Gladish (Acclaimed)
Monday Oct 5 Debate
Mayor Candidates
DAHL, Kermit
SPECK, Andy
Tuesday Oct 6 Debate
Councillor Candidates
CHAPMAN, Douglas
DECAIRE, Shawn
HOWARD, Adam
KOLONSKY, Don
Wednesday Oct 7 Debate
Councillor Candidates
LANYON, Ben
LOWERY, Candice
MOGLOVE, Claire
RUEHLEN, Laird
Thursday Oct 8 Debate
Councillor Candidates
COLVILLE, Brittany
SAMSON, Joëlle
SCHULLER, Lucas
SINNOTT, Susan
STIRLING, Ferris
Friday Oct 16 Debate MLA Candidates – TBA Oct 4
Canadian Chamber CEO
Canadian Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Candace Laing shares her insights on the latest developments on the Canada’s business battles.
Meet Our Sponsor
The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce website is sponsored by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) is a not-for-profit, member-based association with over 1,000 REALTORS® who live and work in communities from the top of the Malahat to the northern tip of Vancouver Island. The board advances and promotes the interests of those engaged in the business of real estate. We represent our members’ and the public’s concerns on issues involving legislation and the vitality of our communities at all levels of government.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Thriving business, a strong economy, a better life for all… these are the things that motivate us to serve our members and drive positive change for families, communities and our country. Our mission is to drive change, partner broadly and be the undisputed champion and catalyst for the future of business success. LEARN MORE…
BC Chamber of Commerce
The BC Chamber of Commerce – A Bold Voice for All Businesses in British Columbia. We are the largest business association in British Columbia, representing 100 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, and 36,000 businesses of every size, and from every sector and region of the province.
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Annual Membership
Non-Profit $120 +GST
Sole Proprietor $180 +GST
Business $330 +GST
As a member of the Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce you belong to the oldest and most dynamic network in Canada.
In 1750 ~ a group of forward-thinking business leaders in Halifax formed North America’s first chamber of commerce.
They knew the best way forward was together, united as business leaders around shared goals of prosperity, progress and social benefit.
Meet Our Sponsor
The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce website is sponsored by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) is a not-for-profit, member-based association with over 1,000 REALTORS® who live and work in communities from the top of the Malahat to the northern tip of Vancouver Island. The board advances and promotes the interests of those engaged in the business of real estate. We represent our members’ and the public’s concerns on issues involving legislation and the vitality of our communities at all levels of government.