It’s your vote

People line up to ask questions of the candidates Oct. 10 in Roberts Creek Hall. It was the fourth and final event of its kind on the Coast.  All seven candidates in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky attended the first three, but Conservative candidate Gabrielle Loren skipped this meeting, which focused on environmental issues. The event was sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association and Alliance4Democracy, and it drew a full house – more than 200 people. (Sechelt all candidates meeting, see story https://www.thelocalweekly.ca/candidates-make-their-pitch-to-voters/.) Four days of advance voting were held Oct. 11-14 and the returning officer says the advance vote in this riding was higher than in 2015, although it is hard to compare since the advance polls were open more hours this time.  On election day, Monday, Oct. 21, the polls are open 7am to 7pm. Remember, you must vote at the poll location listed on your voter information card, unless you have mobility issues. If you did not get an information card, or need to switch locations due to a mobility issue, you should visit the Elections Canada office in Sechelt at 5653 Wharf Ave. (unit 4) or call them at 1-866-410-5230. John Gibbs photo