NDP members meeting in Oliver to hear a couple of speeches and to allow a few persons in the party to vote but organzers say the bulk of those voting have cast their ballots. No one in the room seems to know the numbers… the candidates, the voters or the …..

Pictured is Colleen Ross of Grand Forks, who is a sitting civic councillor. Brenda Dorosz of Osoyoos is the contender. Waiting for the numbers but confirmed – Ross picked by members to be the MLA hopeful.

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The BC NDP has nominated Colleen Ross as their candidate for the Boundary-Similkameen riding ahead of the May provincial election.

“We’re excited that Colleen Ross is our candidate in Boundary-Similkameen,” the party said in a Facebook post.

“Colleen is a Grand Forks City Councillor, successful business owner, and an advocate for her local community.”

“She’s worked on housing issues and to restore opportunities in agriculture and forestry,” the post says. “Colleen will be a champion for the Southern Interior.”

Ross will be running against incumbent Linda Larsen with the BC Liberal Party. The election,  is set for May 9.