Burnaby city councillor says advanced voting in byelection is unfair
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“Someone who obviously is not familiar with Burnaby is drawing circles on a map.” Continue reading
Elections BC
New election to be held in Alberni-Clayoquot after 13 votes cast in wrong area
Election officials found that 13 voters from the Beaufort electoral area cast their ballots in Cherry Creek, prompting a BC Supreme Court judge to mark the election invalid. Continue reading
British Columbians reject proportional representation, vote to stay with first-past-the-post
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbians have voted against changing the province’s electoral system. In a province-wide referendum, Continue reading
Elections BC set to unveil results of electoral reform referendum on Thursday
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Elections B.C. will announce on Thursday the results of the electoral reform referendum. Continue reading
Didn’t get a PR referendum ballot? Friday is your last chance
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Voters have until midnight on Friday to request a voting package if they haven’t received one. Continue reading
Elections BC may still extend referendum deadline over postal strike concerns
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C.’s chief electoral officer says the province is considering the extension because of the ongoing work stoppages at Canada Post. Continue reading
Boundary Similkameen leading in referendum ballot returns; critics say stats still too low
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
British Columbians have until Friday, November 30th, to ensure that their referendum ballot on electoral reform has been received by Elections B.C. Continue reading
Electoral reform referendum voter turnout up to 18% as Elections BC changes way it updates numbers
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Elections BC says that 597,300 electoral reform referendum ballots have now been received, a turnout of 18 per cent of registered votes. Continue reading
Premier John Horgan won’t set a minimum turnout number that would legitimize electoral reform referendum
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With concerns growing over low voter engagement in the ongoing electoral reform referendum, Premier John Horgan won’t set a turnout number that would make the process legitimate. Continue reading
Concerns raised over discarded proportional representation ballots
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The warning comes as concerns are being raised, mainly through social media, about ballots being left beside apartment mailboxes and in recycling bins. Continue reading