Four candidates to speak on issues and concerns as election nears
What: Kelowna Votes 2018 Kelowna Mayoral Forum
Who: Candidates for mayor, moderated by CBC’s Chris Walker and UBC’s Carey Doberstein
When: Monday, October 15, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Where: UBC Okanagan, University Theatre, Administration Building Room 026, 3333 University Way
The four candidates vying to be mayor of Kelowna will be centre stage at UBC Okanagan on Monday, October 15.
CBC British Columbia and UBC Okanagan are hosting a mayoral debate with candidates Colin Basran, Tom Dyas, Bobby Kennedy and Bob Schewe. The debate will be co-moderated with CBC Radio Daybreak South host Chris Walker and UBC Okanagan Political Science Associate Professor Carey Doberstein. The upcoming municipal election takes place Saturday, October 20 across the province.
It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the four candidates and where they stand on a number of issues. Questions will be welcome from the audience. The event is free and open to the public, but registration at KelownaVotes2018.ok.ubc.ca is encouraged. People can watch live on UBC Okanagan’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ubcokanagan or listen to it live on CBC Radio One.
CBC Radio One shows BC Today and Radio West will also be airing live on campus, noon to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. on campus respectively.
