There’s no reason to miss the bus, or your vote, two weeks from today (Oct. 7).
BC Transit, as well as handyDART services, will be free in Prince George on election day, set for Monday, Oct. 21.
"The free transit will help make it easier for residents to get to the polls and cast their ballots," BC Transit said in a release.
The city is one of eight local governments that have partnered up with the provincial transit system for the initiative.
Meanwhile, voters can already head to the polls and cast a ballot.
Voters can cast a ballot at any Elections Canada office any time before 6 p.m. local time on Oct. 15.
There are two Elections Canada offices in Prince George, located at 1600 15 Ave. (Suite 129) and 5787 Albert Pl.
Residents choosing to vote on decision day Oct. 21 must do so between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Advance voting days will be held Oct. 11 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m; check the voting ballot you receive in the mail for your riding.
There are six candidates on the Elections Canada ballot in Cariboo-Prince George:
- Todd Doherty - Conservative Party (incumbent)
- Tracy Calogheros - Liberal Party
- Mackenzie Kerr - Green Party
- Jing Lan Yang - People’s Party
- Heather Sapergia - NDP
- Michael Orr - Independent
There are five candidates on the Elections Canada ballot running for office in Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies:
- Bob Zimmer - Conservative Party (incumbent)
- Mavis Erickson - Liberal Party
- Catharine Kendall - Green Party
- Ron Vaillant - People’s Party
- Marcia Luccock - NDP
- with files from Matt Preprost, Alaska Highway News
