British Columbia local elections wrap up
The gist
Voters in British Columbia's 162 municipalities and 27 regional districts cast ballots for local representatives on Oct. 17.
The local vote overlaps with advance voting in a snap provincial election.
How it unfolded
- Oct 14, 2026Provincial hopefuls pitched plans and parties on Salt Spring Island ahead of the provincial vote.
- Oct 17, 2026General voting day in British Columbia's municipal elections; polls opened 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, with results expected from around 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Oct 17, 2026Voters cast ballots for local representatives from among about 3,500 candidates in the province's 162 municipalities and 27 regional districts.