April 25, 2024

The numbers are in for the first day of advance polls for 2 ridings up for by-election

After a day of advance voting in two ridings up for by-election and things seem to be on pace compared to past advance polls.  In Chilliwack Hope 1010 people have cast a ballot, in Port Moody Coquitlam the number is 749.  As for comparisons to advance polls in past votes Elections BC spokesperson Don Main said "These are very similar, … [Read more...]

Plans advance for new seniors’ centre in southeast Vancouver

Vancouver's park board commissioners are trying to snag some of the province's new community recreation fund to build a new seniors’ centre. A proposal for $ 1-million to build a new community space in southeast Vancouver is set to be tabled at this week's board meeting. Vice-chair Aaron Jasper says Vancouver has nine senior centres, but … [Read more...]

Advance voting numbers are up in Vancouver.

Advance voting in Vancouver skyrocketed this year compared to the 2008 municipal election.  Chief Election officer Janice Mackenzie says they opened up advance polls for eight days instead of four bringing in thousands more voters.  Mackenzie says almost 19,500 advance votes were cast this year.  She says in the 2008 civic campaign … [Read more...]

Purchase tickets in advance to avoid lines at Tower of London

This is one of Britain's most popular sights—the Crown Jewels are here—and you can avoid lines by buying a ticket in advance on the Web site, by phone, at any tube station, or at an on-site kiosk; arriving before 11 can also help at busy times. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]