'Fine, I'll do it': Kelowna elects candidate who went viral for self-deprecating signs

British ColumbiaDespite his (satirical) misgivings, 33-year-old Brady Rogers is going to have to "do this" — "this" being serve on Kelowna city council. Rogers was the fourth-most popular candidate in the city's municipal election. Brady Rogers' campaign slogans included 'Just trying to pay my rent' and 'I barely want to do this'Simon Little · CBC News · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Brady Rogers used humour in his election campaign when he ran for Kelowna council. Now, he's actually been elected. (Tom Popyk/CBC)"I barely want to do this. "It was a message plastered on election signs across Kelowna that made headlines internationally. Now, despite his (satirical) misgivings, 33-year-old Brady Rogers is going to have to "do this" — "this" being serve on Kelowna city council. "It's been strange to have people recognize me — it's very new to me, but overwhelmingly positive," Rogers told CBC's Radio West on Monday. More stories from the B.

(Photo provided) The West Virginia First Foundation has announced the re-election of Dr. Steven Corder to its board of directors, representing Region 1, which includes Brooke, Hancock, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties. WHEELING — The West Virginia First Foundation has announced the re-election of Dr. Steven Corder to its board of directors, representing Region 1, which includes Brooke, Hancock, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel Counties.

As the B. C. provincial election campaign enters the final week, a new poll shows that the BC Conservatives are leading by five points among decided voters. “The biggest takeaway is that the Conservatives are ahead, and when we look at the overall pattern, it looks like it will be difficult for the NDP to narrow the gap in the time that’s left,” Greg Lyle with Innovative Research Group said. The poll shows that the BC Conservatives have at least marginal leads in every region in the province, with a large lead among Punjabi and Chinese speakers, who are key voters in several Lower Mainland swing seats. “One big thing is that this still remains a time for a change election,” Lyle added. “So often, elections will evolve. They’ll start as sort of a referendum on the government, but then they’ll transition into a choice between alternatives. In this campaign, people have gotten even more angry at the NDP as the campaign progressed.” Story continues below advertisement

British Columbia·NewBoth the B. C. Conservatives and the New Democrats have promised to extend the SkyTrain transit line in Surrey, B. C., in an attempt to sway support in the vote-rich city, just days before the Oct. 24 provincial election. Extending rapid transit to Newton area was a major promise from Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallumBrenna Owen · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 20, 2026 6:47 PM EDT | Last Updated: 14 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Both the B. C. NDP and Conservatives are pledging to extend the SkyTrain to Surrey's Newton neighbourhood if they're elected in the upcoming provincial election. (Justine Boulin/CBC)Both the B. C. Conservatives and the New Democrats have promised to extend the SkyTrain transit line in Surrey, B. C., in an attempt to sway support in the vote-rich city, just days before the Oct. 24 provincial election.

Officer ChargedOfficer Oscar Magpali was charged with multiple felony counts of misconduct, the Lake County State's Attorney said. ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:44PMWAUKEGAN, Ill. (WLS) -- A Waukegan police officer is accused of illegally misusing law enforcement databases, including automated license plate readers. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchOfficer Oscar Magpali is facing five felony counts of official misconduct. The Lake County (IL) State's Attorney's Office charged the 11-year-old department employee. Waukegan police examined activity in the Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). The Waukegan police department says it has now started a department-wide audit looking at how officers have used law enforcement databases. Magpali is due in court on November 3. READ ALSO | Illinois may have troubling legal gap on how to hold officers who misuse Flock accountableCopyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

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