Notice of Nomination - August 13, 2026

THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM

2026 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN AS FOLLOWS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Nominations for the office of:

• Mayor – One (1) to be elected

• Councillor – Six (6) to be elected

Will be received by the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer as follows:

Nomination packages are available for download on the District's Candidate Information page.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen;
• 18 years of age or older on or before general voting day (October 17, 2026);
• Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and
• Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

For further information on the nomination process, please contact the Election Officers (contact information below).

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 General Local Elections, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply:

Mayor: $14,024.46

Councillor: $7,012.23

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 General Local Elections, the following third-party advertising limits apply:

Mayor and Councillor: $924.28

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third-party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC:

Toll-free phone:          1-800-661-8683

Email:                          electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca 

Website:                      www.elections.bc.ca 

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION

A pre-election candidate workshop is being held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

District of Coldstream – Council Chambers

9901 Kalamalka Road

This FREE workshop is open to individuals who are interested in being a candidate in the upcoming Local General Elections in the District of Coldstream.

Presented by Administration and two seasoned politicians, this information session is sure to be interactive, entertaining, and thought-provoking. 

If you require further information on any of the topics above, please visit the District Local General Election page or contact: