The writs have been issued for British Columbia’s 43rd Provincial General Election, with the final voting day Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
“Eligible voters can vote from now until polls close on Final Voting Day,” said Chief Electoral Officer Anton Boegman. “B.C. has the most accessible voting system in Canada.
"Voters can cast their ballot at any district electoral office, at advance voting, by mail, or on Final Voting Day, and I encourage all eligible voters to cast their ballot and participate in British Columbia’s democracy.”
Elections BC has opened offices in every electoral district in the province. Office locations and hours are listed at elections.bc.ca/offices.
Castlegar is now part of the newly-created Kootenay Monashee Riding that encompasses the Castlegar area, Trail, Rossland, Fruitvale and Slocan.
Castlegar voters can access advance voting at the Castlegar and District Community Complex (2101 6th Ave,) on October 10 - 13 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Final voting will take place at the same location Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance voting will also take place at Brent Kennedy Elementary School (1092 6 Hwy, Crescent Valley) on October 12 - 13 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Final voting will take place at the school on Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Final voting day polls will also be open on Oct. 19 at Robson Community Hall (3071 Waldie Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Genelle Community Hall 1205 2nd St, Genelle from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting by mail is an option for all eligible voters, and is a great option for voters who will be away from the province during voting.
Voters can request a vote-by-mail package online at votebymail.elections.bc.ca, by phone at 1-800-661-8683, or in person at any district electoral office.
The completed package must be received by Elections BC before 8 p.m. on Oct. 19.
Voters can register or update their information online or by calling 1-800-661-8683. Online and telephone voter registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 7.
Voters can still register or update their information when they vote, but voting may take a bit longer.
All voters must prove their identity and residential address to receive a ballot. A complete list of acceptable identification is available on the Elections BC website.
For more information about the election, visit elections.bc.ca or call 1-800-661-8683.
