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Provincial general election underway

The election period for British Columbia’s 40th provincial general election began April 16

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.