The election period for British Columbia’s 40th provincial general election began April 16 with the dissolution of the legislature and the issuance of a writ of election to the 85 district electoral officers.
Voting starts now and people are encouraged to take advantage of one of the many opportunities to cast a ballot.
Voting at district electoral offices is available from now until 4 p.m. on general voting day on May 14.
In 100 Mile House, the district electoral office is located in Coach House Square at #7-95A Highway 97, near Save-On Foods. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., until May 7.
Any voters who are going to be out of the province during this time period can request a Vote by Mail package from this office at 250-395-7050.
Advance voting is then available for all voters May 8-11 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at this office or any other any advance voting location in B.C.
General voting day is May 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at any general voting location.
Registration for general voting is open until April 23, online at www.elections.bc.ca/ovr and by phone at 1-800-661-8683. Voters may also register when they go to vote.
All voters registered before April 23 will get a Where to Vote card in the mail prior to the advance voting dates.
Proof of identity and residential address must be provided at the polls to get a ballot to vote. A list of acceptable identification is available online at www.elections.bc.ca.
Candidate nominations close at 1 p.m. on April 26.
For more information about the provincial general election, visit www.elections.bc.ca or call toll-free at 1-800-661-8683.
Look for more information in mailboxes April 22-26, and in local newspapers.