The 2026 General local elections are currently underway and the official election day is on Saturday October 17 between the hours of 8am to 8pm.

This is the election where you get to vote for:

• mayors and municipal councillors
• regional district directors
• school boards trustees
• specified parks boards
• local community commissions, and
• the Islands Trust.

If you haven’t decided who you plan on voting for as yet. I encourage you to head to localelections.ca

Today on IntraVenus, host Necole shares  the interviews from some of the Burnaby Council Women Candidates that we spoke to at CJSF during this election season.

Ahead of British Columbia’s Local Elections on October 17th, CJSF has reached out to all candidates vying for the role of Burnaby City Councillor for an interview, giving them an opportunity to make known why they deserve the support of Burnaby residents. During these interviews, we discuss why they decided to run for City Council, the key issues they hope to address if elected, and the experience they have that would make them fit for the role of City Councillor.

Maita Santiago: For this interview, we spoke with Burnaby City Council candidate and incumbent City Councillor, Maita Santiago. She talks about continuing her work on affordable housing and making the city more inclusive for all Burnaby residents. This Interview was conducted by CJSF volunteer journalist Kseniya Chuyko.

Lynette Hyerin Lee: For this interview, we spoke with Burnaby City Council candidate Lynette Hyerin Lee. During the interview, she spoke on some of what she hopes to achieve on Council if elected, which includes attracting more businesses to Burnaby.

Mary Blanca Villa y Battenberg: For this interview, we spoke with Burnaby City Council candidate Mary Blanca Villa y Battenberg. During the conversation, she spoke on the importance of supporting arts & culture, as well as her community experience.

Fiorella Ravelli: For this interview, we spoke with Burnaby City Council candidate Fiorella Ravelli. During the interview, some of what she discussed included wanting to reallocate capital spending and improving public safety.

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1. Tanika Charles  "Endless Chain"  -  Soul Run