Port Alberni residents can head to the Alberni Athletic Hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to cast their vote early for the May 9 provincial election. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

Port Alberni residents can head to the Alberni Athletic Hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to cast their vote early for the May 9 provincial election. KARLY BLATS PHOTO

Advance voting begins in Port Alberni

Head to the Alberni Athletic Hall to cast your vote early

For those eager to make their ballot count, advance voting starts Saturday.

There are six days of advance voting leading up to the May 9 provincial general election.

Advance voting is available on Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, and Wednesday, May 3 through Saturday, May 6.

In Port Alberni, voters can head to the Alberni Athletic Hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on advance polling days.

A telephone voting option is also available for B.C. residents with vision loss or who have a disability that restricts their ability to vote independently.

Voters who choose to vote by telephone can call 1-800-661-8683 from noon to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday and will be assisted by an operator throughout the process.

On May 9, polls will be open across the province from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

For more information check your voter’s card or go to elections.bc.ca.

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