The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) official local government elections and referendum results are now available.
Following the completion of vote counting and the declaration of official results by the Chief Election Officer, the results are now available for public review. The results include outcomes for elected offices for CVRD Electoral Area Directors, Islands Trust Trustees for Denman and Hornby Islands, and two assent voting questions considered by eligible voters within Electoral Area A.
CVRD Electoral Area B- Director
One (1) to be elected
| Candidate | Total Number of Valid Votes Cast |
|---|---|
| Hardy, Rich | 694 |
| Hamir, Arzeena | 1156 (elected) |
CVRD Electoral Area C - Director
One (1) to be elected
| Candidate | Total Number of Valid Votes Cast |
|---|---|
| Anderson, Gillian | 270 |
| Becherer, Ariel | 934 |
| McPhail, Norm | 1020 (elected) |
Island Trust Hornby Island - Trustee
Two (2) to be elected
| Candidate | Total Number of Valid Votes Cast |
|---|---|
| Allen, Alex | 186 |
| Buvyer, George | 49 |
| Cruz, Ronaldo | 181 |
| Lewis, April | 396 (elected) |
| Mullan, Pat | 141 |
| Rabena, Jeffrey | 244 (elected) |
Island Trust Denman Island – Trustee
Two (2) to be elected
| Candidate | Total Number of Valid Votes Cast |
|---|---|
| Borthwick, Sam | 453 (elected) |
| Gorrara, Perri | 57 |
| Hawkins, Steve | 313 |
| Ross, Noah | 384 (elected) |
In addition to the positions decided by voting, several candidates were elected by acclamation:
Electoral Area Director:
- Daniel Arbour was acclaimed as Director for Electoral Area A.
School Trustees:
- Chelsea McCannel-Keene was acclaimed as School Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 4 (Baynes Sound – Denman/Hornby Islands)
- Michelle Waite was acclaimed as School Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 5 (Lazo North)
- Nicole Bergot was acclaimed as School Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 6 (Puntledge Black Creek)
Referendum Results
Official results are also now available for two referendums conducted within Electoral Area A.
Voters on Denman and Hornby Islands were asked to vote on a proposal to add animal control services to the existing bylaw enforcement service. Voters within the Baynes Sound portion of Electoral Area A were asked to vote on a proposal to create a new Baynes Sound parks and trails service.
A referendum passes if a majority of participating voters (50 per cent or more) are in favour of the question posed.
Denman and Hornby Islands Animal Control
| Yes | No | |
| Total Number of Valid Votes Cast | 853 | 348 |
With 71 per cent of voters in favour, the Comox Valley Regional District Board may now consider adopting Bylaw No. 915 to amend the Denman and Hornby Islands Bylaw Enforcement Service to include the provision of animal control services.
Baynes Sound Parks and Trails Service
| Yes | No | |
| Total Number of Valid Votes Cast | 825 | 150 |
With 85 per cent of voters in favour, the Comox Valley Regional District Board may now also consider adopting Bylaw No. 923 to establish a new Baynes Sound Parks and Trails Service.
The CVRD Board will receive the official results at the November 17, 2026, inaugural meeting. Subject to bylaw adoption by the CVRD Board, staff will then begin implementation planning, including budget development and service timelines for both initiatives. Further updates will be shared as plans are finalized.
2026 General Local Elections - Participation
| Participation | Turnout | Total Estimated Electors | Percentage Turnout |
| Electoral Area B | 1,850 | 6,383 | 29% |
| Electoral Area C | 2,224 | 8,034 | 28% |
| Denman Island | 624 | 1,422 | 44% |
| Hornby Island | 622 | 1,328 | 47% |
2026 Referendums – Participation
| Participation | Turnout | Total Estimated Electors | Percentage Turnout |
| Denman and Hornby Islands Animal Control | 1,246 | 2,750 | 45% |
| Baynes Sound Parks and Trails Service | 1,173 | 4,716 | 25% |
“On behalf of the election administration team, I thank all electors who voted, the candidates and community members who participated in the public process, and the election officials and staff who supported voting throughout the region” said Jake Martens, Chief Election Officer. “Their collective efforts helped ensure a fair, accessible and transparent election and assent voting process”.
For more information, please visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/elections
The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media Contact:
Jake Martens, CVRD Chief Elections Officer
250-334-6029