With all that is going on in Squamish, it can be hard to keep track of the dates critical to the upcoming municipal election.
Here鈥檚 the lowdown.
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ALL-CANDIDATES FORUMS
*The 麻豆社国产, in partnership with the 麻豆社国产Chamber of Commerce, Tourism 麻豆社国产and the 麻豆社国产Arts Council is hosting an All-Candidates Meeting at Brennan Park Rec Centre gym on Oct. 1.
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When: Monday, Oct. 1
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. (time may change)
Where: Brennan Park Recreation Centre Gymnasium
Cost: Free and open to the public
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*SquamishCAN, the 麻豆社国产Environment Society, and My Sea to Sky are hosting an environment-based 麻豆社国产All-Candidates Forum on Sept. 24.
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When: Monday, Sept. 24
Time: 6: 30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Howe Sound Secondary School Gymnasium
Cost: Free and open to the public
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*The 麻豆社国产Off-Road Cycling Association is hosting its All-Candidates Forum on Sept. 26.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 26
Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Sea to Sky Hotel: 40330 Tantalus Way
Cost: Free and open to the public
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In total, 麻豆社国产will elect one mayor, six councillors, and two school trustees.
Voting will take place in municipalities across the province on Saturday, Oct. 20. In Squamish, eligible voters can place their ballot at Brennan Park from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Special election polls will be set up at Hilltop House and Shannon Falls Retirement Residence on voting day for employees, patients and residents.
Residents can also attend advance voting days on:
听听听 Oct.10, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre
听听听 Oct. 13,听from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Brennan Park Recreation Centre
听听听 Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre
听听听 Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The 55 Activity Centre
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The District uses the provincial voters list for the local election, but new voters who meet the criteria can register on the Elections BC website at .
If you forget to register, you can still vote, but will be required to show two pieces of identification or sign a solemn declaration confirming your residence.
Voters are required to be Canadian citizens, age 18 or older, who have lived in B.C. for six months and have lived in 麻豆社国产or owned local property for at least 30 days before registering.
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~With files from Haley Ritchie
