Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in BC’s local government elections. Every mayoral, council, regional district, and school trustee seat is up for grabs.
Here is what you need to know to vote.
Are you on the voters’ list? If so, great. You’re all set. If not, you’ll have to register before casting your ballot, provided you are 18 or older, a Canadian citizen, a BC resident for at least six months, a resident or property owner of the jurisdiction where you are voting for at least 30 days, and not otherwise disqualified from voting.
If you are registering to vote and live in the place where you’re voting, you will have to produce two pieces of ID, at least one with a signature, proving your name and address. Photo ID isn’t necessary.
If you are registering but don’t live in the jurisdiction, you will have to meet the same ID requirements and also provide proof you are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent form the majority of the other property owners.
Here’s where you’ll go to cast your ballot:
- Grand Forks: Perley Elementary School (1200 Central Ave.)
- Greenwood:Â McArthur Centre (1355 Veterans Lane)
- Midway:Â Midway village office (661 Eighth Ave.)
- Regional District of Kootenay Boundary:
- Area C: Christina Lake Community Centre (90 Park Rd.)
- Area D: Perley Elementary School (1200 Central Ave.)
- Area E: Beaverdell Community Hall (5841 Hwy 33), Big White (Inn at Big White, 5340 Big White Road), Bridesville Community Club Hall (5724 Townsite Rd.), McArthur Centre (1355 Veterans Lane), Rock Creek Fall Fair Pavilion (3380 Kettle Valley Rd S), Westbridge Community Hall (2935 Highway 33)
- Boundary School District:
- Grand Forks: Perley Elementary School (1200 Central Ave.)
- Kettle Valley West: Midway village office (661 Eighth Ave.), Rock Creek Fall Fair Pavilion (3380 Kettle Valley Rd S), Bridesville Community Club Hall (5724 Townsite Rd.)
Once the polls close, tune in to 102.3 Juice FM for regular updates, or check back here.