Reached by committee consensus after questionnaires, in-depth interviews, candidate forums and deliberation. These recommendations add information for voters. They do not tell anyone how to vote. How to use this page Start with the eight recommendations above. The questionnaire archive below is a record of what candidates told us. You still mark your own ballot. The committee’s review is finished. The eight names on the ballot above are ForChange’s recommended councillor cand

Rob Gibson - Oct 2, 2026 / 9:25 am | Story: 633112 Photo: Rob Gibson A volunteer group called ForChange Kelowna has recommended eight candidates for Kelowna city council ahead of the Oct. 17 municipal election. A citizen-led group, including Rick Maddison, host of the One Foot Off Center podcast, and Ron Mattiussi, also on that podcast's panel, has released its list of recommended candidates for Kelowna city council ahead of the Oct. 17 municipal election. ForChange Kelowna a

Civic Election posted Oct 11, 2026 @ 12:59pm by KelownaNow staff Kelowna council candidate Indy Dhial says the city should provide a central intake system and a dashboard to connect people experiencing homelessness with the services that already exist. "What I think we require is a dashboard and a central intake system provided by the city," Dhial said Saturday at the KelownaNow All Candidate Forum at the Kelowna Event Centre. Moderator Renee Merrifield had asked what the

By: OK, Let's Vote Childcare operator and former regional sales manager prioritizing community safety, infrastructure-supported growth and local economic opportunities. Nomination checked September 28, 2026. Earlier platform and record research: September 8, 2026. Recent statements show their own review dates. Candidate questionnaire received and reviewed September 17, 2026. Published with authorization; answers are the candidate’s own statements. [388] Open interactive profi

Indy Dhial has announced his candidacy for Kelowna city council in the 2026 municipal election, highlighting safety, business experience, and community service. Published 2 days ago on October 8, 2026 By Current Editor Local Entrepreneur Joins Municipal Race As part of its coverage leading up to the Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 municipal election, Black Press Media is inviting all local council candidates to share their background, motivations, and main priorities. Responses are b

Published 7:00 pm Wednesday, October 7, 2026 By Indy Dhial Indy Dhial is a candidate for Kelowna council in the 2026 municipal election. (Indy Dhial/Contributed) Black Press Media is reaching out to all candidates running for Kelowna council in the 2026 municipal election, asking for their biography, why they are running, and a response to their most pressing issue in the community. Responses will be published in the order they are received. Indy Dhial – Kelowna City Council

Bonnie Gratz - Oct 2, 2026 / 11:00 am | Story: 633128 Photo: Bonnie Gratz Members of the cast of Cabaret. Culture Vote Kelowna 2026 Oct. 17 is municipal election day. Last week seven of Kelowna’s professional cultural institutions (Kelowna Museums, Opera Kelowna, Alternator Art Gallery, Art Gallery of Kelowna, Okanagan Symphony and New Vintage Theatre) sent an arts and culture questionnaire to the candidates for mayor and councillor for the upcoming election. The goal? To see

Cindy White - Sep 17, 2026 / 4:00 am | Story: 631540 Cindy White Seven of the 37 people running for a seat on Kelowna city council got to make their pitches for votes in front of a full house on Wednesday night. Castanet and ForChange Kelowna hosted the first of three municipal election forums at Revelry, and two key issues took centre stage: public safety and fiscal responsibility. All the candidates spoke about the impacts of the drug crisis and social disorder on the commu

Castanet - Sep 16, 2026 / 8:27 pm | Story: 631376 UPDATE 8:30 p.m. The forum has now concluded. A replay of the event can be watched above. Castanet will have coverage of the forum on Thursday morning. ORIGINAL 4 a.m. Seven Kelowna city council candidates will take the stage tonight for the first of three Castanet election forums at Revelry. Mohini Singh, Davis Kyle, Tim Down, Indy Dhial, Laura Thurnheer, Bal Grewal and Hamid Khajavi will face questions about local issues and

Cindy White - Sep 15, 2026 / 4:00 am | Story: 631252 Cindy White Kelowna's Revelry is the setting for a series of forums to help Kelowna voters decide who they will cast ballots for in the upcoming municipal election. Castanet has teamed up with Revelry and the group ForChange Kelowna to host three events featuring seven council candidates each. The first forum will be Wednesday night, featuring Mohini Singh, Davis Kyle, Tim Down, Indy Dhial, Laura Thurnheer, Bal Grewal and H

Published 4 weeks ago on September 12, 2026 By Current Editor The official candidate list for the Kelowna municipal election on Oct. 17 is finalized, featuring candidates for mayor, city council, and school board trustee. Kelowna Candidates Set for General Local Election Voters in Kelowna will head to the polls on Oct. 17 following the official finalization of the candidate list for mayor, city council, and school board trustee positions. Interested individuals had until Sept

Sep 11, 2026 | 5:31 PM Pattison Media Image: (Image Credit: City of Kelowna) There will be a total of 37 candidates running for Kelowna city council next month. An unofficial list published by the chief electoral officer Friday afternoon also shows a third mayoral candidate. The official list of candidates will be confirmed on September 18. Kelowna will have at least four new councillors, as four incumbents announced previously they would not be seeking re-election. Incumbent

Kelowna posted Sep 11, 2026 @ 05:45pm by Steve MacNaull For mayor: Incumbent Tom Dyas, current councillor Ron Cannan and Andrew Uitvlugt. Andrew Uitvlugt is the last-minute addition for mayor. In a past election he finished near the bottom in the councillor race. On his Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin he's a self-described self-employed inventor and digital creator. He's joined incumbent Mayor Tom Dyas and current councillor Ron Cannan in the battle for the city's top jo

Colin Dacre - Sep 11, 2026 / 5:47 pm | Story: 631024 A total of 46 people have stepped forward to run for office in next month’s municipal elections in Kelowna. Nominations closed as of 4 p.m. on Friday. However, those who have been nominated will have one week to back out, with withdrawals allowed until 4 p.m. on Sept. 18. There are three people running for mayor, 37 seeking a councillor’s chair and six running for the Central Okanagan school board. There is, of course, only

Colin Dacre - Sep 11, 2026 / 4:00 am | Story: 630878 Photo: Contributed The first seven Kelowna council candiates to take the stage at Revelry at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Clockwise from top left: Mohini Singh, Tim Down, Hamid Khajavi, Indy Dhial, Davis Kyle, Bal Grewal and Laura Thurnheer. The candidate lineup has been announced for the first of three city council election forums next week at Revelry Kelowna. Castanet and Revelry are hosting three forums Sept. 16, Se

Kelowna posted Aug 4, 2026 @ 06:00pm by Steve MacNaull They both have 'change' in their names. But, their approaches to the Oct. 17 civic vote for Kelowna city council are vastly different. ForChange Kelowna will pick what it feels are the eight best candidates for council from a crowd of contenders that is expected to climb to 50. ForChange will announce publicly by Oct. 2 who the chosen eight are as a way of helping voters decide who to cast their ballots for. BRACE for

Jul 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM By Vernon Matters staff elections 2026 (Image Credit: www.indydhial4kelowna.com) Local business owner, Indy Dhial, will run for city council come the October election. Dhial said he wants to help build a safer, stronger, more connected Kelowna. After 15 years with Shaw Communications, Dhial became Regional Sales Manager. He then went on to become an Early Childhood Educator and founded TGP Kids, where he serves as Founder & CEO. He said he’s proud to ca

Wayne Moore - Jul 15, 2026 / 1:52 pm | Story: 624844 Indy Dhial has announced his candidacy for Kelowna city council Photo: Contributed Indy Dhial has announced his candidacy for Kelowna city council Kelowna business owner Indy Dhial is the latest person to put his name forward for a seat on city council. Dhial, a long-time community leader and volunteer, said his decision is rooted in a commitment to build a “stronger, more connected city where families, businesses and neigh

Kelowna's Rutland neighbourhood has welcomed the stunning new Lady of the Lake mural, celebrating public art, community pride, and women's empowerment. The milestone 25th mural in the Uptown Rutland Mural Program highlights the transformation of Rutland through local artists, vibrant placemaking, and community investment. Indy Dhial says projects like this help make Rutland more beautiful, welcoming, and connected.

Growing up in Kelowna meant safe neighbourhoods, family attractions, and a strong sense of community. In this opinion piece, Kelowna City Council candidate Indy Dhial shares a vision for a safer, more family-friendly Kelowna where parks, public spaces, and community connections continue to thrive. Discover why investing in families, public safety, and vibrant neighbourhoods is essential to building Kelowna's future.