UPDATE 7:00 p.m.:
The polls are now officially closed, and votes will begin being counted. Advance votes have already been counted and will be included
Mail-in ballots will begin being counted on Tuesday, Sept.
Black Press will be updating throughout the night as results begin to become available.
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Original Story:
A new federal government is expected to be named Monday night, as Canada’s 2021 snap election gets underway.
The main parties vying for the 338 seats in the House of Commons are Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives, Jagmeet Singh’s New Democrats, Annamie Paul’s Greens., Yves-François Blanchet’s Bloc Quebecois and Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada.
Polls are open in British Columbia from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. PST.
Below you can find our previous coverage of this election, including candidate bios and forums.
Where you can vote:
To find out your local poll location, visit the Elections Canada website and type in your street address. Alternatively, Canadians can look at your voter registration card. Voters can only visit their specified polling location.
Elections Canada has warned that due to staffing shortages from the pandemic, some voters may experience a wait to cast their ballot.
Masks are mandatory in polling locations, but proof of vaccine is not required.
Elections Canada has warned that due to staffing shortages from the pandemic, some voters may experience a wait to cast their ballot.
Masks are mandatory in polling locations, but proof of vaccine is not required.
Who is running in the South Okanagan West Kootenay?
- Richard Cannings, NDP incumbent
- Helena Konanz, Conservative
- Ken Roberston, Liberal Party
- Tara Howse, Green Party
- Sean Taylor, People’s Party of Canada
Videos:
Helena Konanz:
Richard Cannings:
Tara Howse:
Forums:
South Okanagan – West Kootenay candidates spar over climate change
South Okanagan – West Kootenay candidates square off at Penticton forum
For Elections Canada’s FAQ page for questions like what kind of identification to bring, click here.
Check out our website and Facebook page for full coverage of the results once polls close.
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