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Announcements, press releases, events, and endorsements from Teresa May's campaign for Kelowna City Council.
VIBE Okanagan's candidate profile covers Teresa May's background in business, teaching and residential construction, her volunteer record, the 1,000 Conversations Tour, and her positions on safety, housing and city spending.
Read articleRenee Merrifield, former BC MLA for Kelowna-Mission and founder of Troika Developments, endorses Teresa May for Kelowna City Council: "She's a force... She gets it done."
Read moreAt the KelownaNow all-candidates forum, Teresa May said people finish addiction treatment in Kelowna and land back on the street because transitional housing isn't there. Her answers on recovery, housing approvals, spending and what she would admit not knowing.
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Once the polls close on Saturday, October 17, Teresa May is hosting an election night celebration at the Spice Garden Restaurant, 7 to 10 p.m. Supporters, volunteers and neighbours all welcome, no RSVP needed.
Read moreCBC News on how candidates are breaking through Kelowna's 37-way council race. Teresa May's wake-surfing videos feature alongside other candidates, with Teresa describing hers as an icebreaker that points people to her platform.
Read articleCTV News Vancouver leads with Teresa May's wake-surfing video and what it has changed on the doorstep. She tells CTV people now see her as more relatable, and that she will approach council the way she approaches the water.
Read articleGlobal News Okanagan on candidates breaking through a 37-way race for eight Kelowna council seats. Teresa May explains the suit jacket and heels, and makes the case for turnout: 30 per cent voting last time is not good enough.
Read articleTeresa May's answers in Kelowna Capital News' candidate series: her background, why she is running, and how she would address homelessness and public safety.
Read articleOkanagan Echo asked all 11 women running for Kelowna council the same four questions. Teresa's answers on why she is running, her three priorities, the experience she brings, and the one thing she wants residents to know before they vote.
Read moreTwo weeks past 1,000 conversations in Kelowna: what residents are asking about the Performing Arts Centre, Kelowna Springs, empty buildings, and safety.
Read moreSinger, actor and entertainer Anna Jacyszyn endorses Teresa May for Kelowna City Council after nearly 20 years of friendship: a woman of integrity, kindness and fearless determination.
Read moreJen Krahn endorses Teresa May for Kelowna City Council, praising her fearless tenacity, her gift for connecting people, and a get-it-done attitude that is exactly what Kelowna needs.
Read moreReal estate professional Kara Rosart endorses Teresa May for Kelowna City Council: a true gem for Kelowna whose actions speak louder than words, and the star of her Warrior Women group.
Read moreMehrsa Maali, founder of Artful Real Estate and a Kelowna Women in Business Spirit Award winner, wholeheartedly endorses Teresa May for Kelowna City Council.
Read moreTeresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour reached its goal with 1,001 conversations, and what Kelowna residents said about housing, safety, growth and costs.
Read moreKelowna business owner Ward Strocher endorses Teresa May for City Council: after knowing her for over a decade and serving alongside her on community boards, he calls her the hardest-working candidate in the race.
Read moreCastanet's Madison Reeve reports on campaign-sign vandalism in Kelowna's 2026 election, with council candidate Teresa May among those hit. She found a sign badly damaged on Sept. 8 and responded, 'We can disagree without tearing each other down.'
Read articleCastanet's Colin Dacre reports that 37 candidates, including Teresa May, are running for eight Kelowna city council seats in the October 17, 2026 municipal election.
Read articleKelowna Capital News covers vandalized election signs across the city, opening with council candidate Teresa May's post of a torn sign and her response, 'We can disagree without tearing each other down.' The RCMP warn that damaging signs can be a criminal offence.
Read articleSunday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m., Teresa May helps present Comedy for a Cause at Dakodas Comedy Club in Kelowna, featuring acclaimed comedian Akeem Hoyte-Charles, in support of her campaign with proceeds going to the Central Okanagan Food Bank. Details and tickets on Facebook.
Read articleWeek seven of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour across Kelowna: 144 conversations on recovery and homelessness, excessive vehicle noise, needles in parks, and a practical idea to curb illegal dumping, bringing the running total to 810.
Read moreWeek six of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour across Kelowna: 371 conversations from Tower Ranch to Rutland to Landmark, on youth and recovery, traffic and road safety, struggling local businesses, city transparency, and affordability.
Read moreWeek five of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour across Landmark, Rutland, and a women's event in Kelowna: what 105 residents said about homelessness and safety, accessible housing, speaking at council, term limits, and belonging.
Read moreWeek four of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour in the Mission, Kelowna — the week the wildfires came close: what 74 residents said about fire preparedness, evacuation and growth, water, mental health, and transit.
Read moreWeek three of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour in Glenmore, Kelowna: what 22 residents said about street safety, roads and growth, parking, and the cost of living — plus a call for new voices on council.
Read moreWeek two of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour in Rutland, Kelowna: what 34 residents said about homelessness and safety, roads and growth, city spending, and staying informed.
Read moreAfter a hard wildfire season, Teresa May shares why she advocates for fire-resistant construction, using non-combustible magnesium cement to help Okanagan families rebuild stronger.
Read articleCastanet reports from downtown Kelowna as ZS2 Technologies demonstrates its fire-resistant magnesium cement, with Teresa May explaining the technology and why it matters in a wildfire-prone region.
Read articleA Castanet video on ZS2 Technologies' magnesium cement construction, the non-combustible, fire-resistant building system Teresa May is helping bring to the Okanagan.
Read articleWeek one of Teresa May's 1,000 Conversations Tour in Downtown Kelowna: what 25 residents said about safety, the performing arts centre site, city spending, and family programming.
Read moreShawn Michael Vibert, the Kelowna Dancing Man, on why he's backing Teresa May for City Council: she brings people together and turns caring into action.
Read moreRose Sexsmith, founder of Kelowna's Rose's Waterfront Pub, endorses Teresa May for City Council: passionate, community-minded, and giving it her all.
Read moreRetired Kelowna business owner Gordie Abougoush gives Teresa May his strongest endorsement for City Council, citing more than two decades of honesty, integrity, and practical solutions.
Read moreInfoRadar covers Teresa May's candidacy for Kelowna City Council and the priorities behind her 2026 campaign.
Read articleKelowna's 103.1 Beach Radio reports on Teresa May entering the race for Kelowna City Council in the 2026 municipal election.
Read articleLongtime Kelowna entrepreneur, volunteer, and community leader Teresa May announces her candidacy for Kelowna City Council in the October 2026 election.
Read moreCastanet reports on Teresa May entering the race for Kelowna City Council in the October 2026 election.
Read articleTeresa May's personal Facebook post announcing her run for Kelowna City Council, and the warm response from her community.
Read articleKelowna Capital News covers Teresa May's announcement that she is running for Kelowna City Council in 2026, and the priorities behind her campaign.
Read articleOkanagan Edge's light-hearted 'Got the Edge' Q&A with Kelowna's Teresa May, on wakesurfing, why she loves the Okanagan's mix of culture and recreation, and finding her happy place volunteering in the community.
Read articleCastanet's Jennifer Zielinski profiles Kelowna's Teresa May, a self-described diehard wakesurfer who hit a 10-degree Okanagan Lake in November, in a unicorn onesie, to hold on to summer one more day.
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Coverage of Teresa's campaign, from Kelowna's local papers to Global, CTV and CBC News.
