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CVRD candidates declared

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The nomination period has closed for the 2026 general local election, with competition for Comox Valley Regional District representation in two of its three electoral areas.

There will be two names on the ballot for Area B, which includes Lazo North: Rich Hardy and Arzeena Hamir.

Three people will compete for Area C, which includes Puntledge and Black Creek: Norm McPhail, Ariel Becherer and Gillian Anderson.

Only one candidate was declared for Area A, which includes Baynes Sound, Denman Island and Hornby Island. Daniel Arbour is the sole candidate and will be elected by acclamation if he remains the only candidate after the withdrawal deadline.

The deadline for candidates to withdraw their nomination is Sept. 18.

General voting day is Oct. 17.

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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