For the week of June 20, 2021:
Burnaby voters go to the polls June 26 for a rare by-election to fill seats left by two late councillors, Nick Volkow and Paul McDonnell.
Burnaby city council by-election candidate Mike Volkow (Facebook)
The son of the eight times-elected Nick Volkow is one of the 14 candidates on the ballot. Like his father, Mike Volkow is running for public office for the first time at age 37.
Burnaby city council by-election candidate Martin Kendell (MartinKendell.com)
Also in his first election is Martin Kendell, who is refusing donations to his campaign.
Hear from both independent candidates about the issues facing Burnaby, B.C.’s third-largest city.
Plus Pacific Rim and Pacific Northwest headlines.
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