Courtenay-Comox Green Party candidate Arzeena Hamir addressing the drough situation at a press conference (Photo supplied via BC Green Party YouTube channel)
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Elections B.C. issues fine to Courtenay-Comox Green candidate

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Elections B.C. says a candidate from the Courtenay-Comox riding in the 2024 provincial election is being fined $150.

The penalty is against Arzeen Hamir, who ran for the Green Party of British Columbia in 2024, for lacking an authorization statement for sponsored advertising.

An enforcement notice from Elections B.C. indicates the penalty is linked to approximately 200 flyers which were distributed in the riding during the election campaign in October, 2024.

Hamir issued a response in July saying the authorization statement was inadvertently removed from the flyers before they were printed and distributed, Elections B.C. notes the statement was added to all remaining flyers after the issue had been brought to her attention.

Elections B.C. ruled Hamir contravened section 231 of the Election Act and the fine is being applied under Section 231.02 of that act., their investigation revealed no deliberate attempt to circumvent the legislation.

– Article contains files from Elections BC

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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