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Kelowna

Last chances for advance voting

Oct 12, 2022 | 2:15 PM

There is no shortage of advance voting opportunities for Kelowna residents this week.

More than 4,200 residents have already marked their ballots at the first advance polls for the 2022 general local election.

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1,471 voters cast ballots at Parkinson Recreation Centre. On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2,792 voters attended three polls at Parkinson Recreation Centre, Dr. Knox Middle School and Hollywood Education Centre.

“We are pleased with the turnout so far,” said Laura Bentley, Chief Election Officer, City of Kelowna. “However, it’s very important that everyone gets out and votes in their municipal election because local government is the closest level of government to people’s everyday lives. We encourage residents to take advantage of their last chances to save time and vote at their convenience with the final three advance voting days taking place this week.”

With the exception of the Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan voting locations, which are open until 6 p.m., advance polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the following:

Wednesday, Oct. 12

Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way

Black Box Theatre, 1375 Water Street

Okanagan College Centre for Learning Atrium, 1000 KLO Road

UBC Okanagan Nechako Residence, 1255 International Mews

Thursday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct. 14

Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way

General voting day is Saturday, Oct. 15. Residents have 13 locations to choose from. View a map of poll locations, including those that are new, online at kelowna.ca/election.

All voting locations are accessible to all electors. A voter assist terminal is available at Parkinson Recreation Centre. Registration is done on site.

Voters can go to any location but will need to bring two pieces of ID that prove their identity and Kelowna residency. One must include the voter’s signature and one must show current address.

Visit kelowna.ca/election to sign up for election e-updates and for information about where and when to vote including a map of locations, voting eligibility, candidate information and past election results.

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