If she didn't think it could get worse... it has. The latest poll numbers show Premier Christy Clark's popularity continues to slide, while her opponent's is on the rise. According to the Angus Reid survey, Clark is the second least popular premier in the country, with an approval rating of just 30 per cent. That's 3 points lower than her rating in … [Read more...]
The numbers are in for the first day of advance polls for 2 ridings up for by-election
April 12, 2012 by
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...]
Polls in Surrey are already hopping
November 19, 2011 by
As of 1:30 p.m., nearly 30,000 people had already cast their ballots -- and that's only five hours into the polls opening. Chief election officer for Surrey, Jane Sullivan, says in the last municipal election in 2008, around 69,000 people voted in total. She says some stations today, have been particularly busy. "Probably our busiest is both … [Read more...]
Polls open for B.C. civic elections
November 19, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Mother Nature could play the biggest role in determining whether voters turn out today to vote in B.C.'s civic elections today.Chilly temperatures forecast throughout the province could sway some voters from trekking to the ballot box at a time when turnout is already expected to be low.Experts say only about half the number of people … [Read more...]
B.C. civic polls expected to draw few voters
November 14, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Polls for about 250 civic bodies open this Saturday, giving British Columbians the opportunity to choose who will fill more than 1,600 offices including mayor, council and school board trustee.From cities grappling with Occupy encampments, to covering costs for a new rapid transit system in the Lower Mainland, local hopefuls are … [Read more...]
