Changes to the boundaries separating Prince George-Mackenzie and Prince George-Valemount mean residents in the Hart and College Heights will want to double check on which riding they're living in before casting a vote in this provincial election.
Among the changes approved following a review of the province's electoral map in 2015, the new boundary in the Hart follows the Fraser and Nechako rivers to the John Hart Bridge, thereby placing the entire neighbourhood in Prince George-Mackenzie.
Previously, it followed Highway 97 through the centre of Prince George, splitting the Hart in two.
Likewise, in College Heights, the boundary that previously ran along Highway 16 now follows major roads to the west, placing the entire neighbourhood in Prince George-Valemount.
No changes were made to Nechako Lakes.
As of Tuesday, the candidates in Prince George-Mackenzie were Liberal incumbent Mike Morris and New Democrat Bobby Deepak and in Prince George-Valemount, Liberal incumbent Shirley Bond, New Democrat Natalie Fletcher and Green Nan Kendy.
The deadline for candidate nominations is April 18 at 1 p.m.
Here are a few other things voters may want to know:
Registration: The deadline for registering in advance of the election has come and gone but you can still register when you vote.
To qualify, you need to be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen and have resided in B.C. for the past six months.
Voting in advance: Have a prior commitment on May 9? You can cast your ballot on any day leading up to that date at any district electoral office. The office for Prince George-Mackenzie is at 1511 Lyon St. S., and the officer for Prince George-Valemount is 401-1777 Third Ave.
There will also be advance voting days on April 29 and 30 and from May 3 to 6, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For Prince George-Mackenzie, the venues in the city are Eagles Hall, 6472 Dagg Road for all six days, Christ Our Saviour Catholic Hall, 4514 Austin Road, for all the days except April 30, and Zion Lutheran Church,180 S Tabor Blvd. for May 3-6.
For Prince George-Valemount, they'll be held at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre, 1692 10th Ave., and Our Saviour's Lutheran, 3590 Dufferin Ave., for all six days, and at the Columbus Community Centre, 7201 Domano Blvd., May 3-5.
