B.C. Municipal Election Day Live: Ken Sim, Brenda Locke boot incumbents in Metro's biggest cities bcpoli
Ready to go vote? This may save you some waiting in line in Vancouver.
Is there a least busy time to go vote? According to city data, peak voting volumes hit between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., but were pretty consistent throughout the day. If you want to avoid lines, your best bet is to go in the first or last hour.Voters in British Columbia’s cities, towns and villages head to the polls today to cast their verdict on local candidates who made big promises this fall to tackle the huge issues confronting almost every community.
Incumbent Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, facing a strong challenge from businessman Ken Sim, promises to triple the city’s housing goal over the next decade to 220,000 homes, while providing Canada’s strongest renter protections. He says small-town issues of dog parks and potholes are on the back burner in this campaign with residents wanting local government to improve health care and fight crime.