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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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At any of the following 2026 voting opportunities, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM:

Advance Voting Day #1 = Date & Location TBD

Advance Voting Day #2 = Date & Location TBD

General Election Day = Saturday, October 17, 2026 -- Location TBD

***Special voting opportunities may also be held for residents of seniors' care facilities. Dates/Locations TBD.

***As authorized by the Local Government Act, and pursuant to the City of Williams Lake's General Local Government Election Bylaw No. 2364, voting may be done by mail ballot. Contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer (250-392-1773/1774; elections@williamslake.ca) to inquire on how to sign up for a mail ballot package.

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You can vote in a civic election in the City of Williams Lake as a “resident elector” if you:

• Are 18 years of age or older on the day of registration OR, if an election or assent voting is in progress, will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and
• Are a Canadian citizen**; and
• Have been a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; and
• Are a resident of the City of Williams Lake; and
• Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting in BC, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

All City of Williams Lake residents who meet these requirements can vote. It does not matter whether you rent or own your home.

If you own property in the City of Williams Lake but live somewhere else in BC, you are qualified to vote in the City of Williams Lake civic election as a “non-resident property elector” as long as you:

• Are not entitled to register as a resident elector in the City of Williams Lake; and
• Are 18 years of age or older on the day of registration, OR if an election or assent voting is in progress, will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and
• Are a Canadian citizen**; and
• Have been a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; and
• Have been a registered owner of real property in the City of Williams Lake for at least thirty (30) days immediately before the day of registration (the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust); and
• Have received the written consent of the majority of individuals registered as owners of the real property to be registered as the non-resident property elector for this property (if there is more than one owner of the property); and
• Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting in BC, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Non-resident property electors can vote only once, regardless of the number of properties they own. If there is more than one registered owner of a property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the other owners, register as a non-resident property elector. If you have any questions about registering and voting as a “non-resident property elector”, contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer (250-392-1773/1774; elections@williamslake.ca).

Pre-registration as a non-resident property elector is recommended.

**Landed immigrants who are not yet Canadian citizens are not permitted to vote in civic elections.

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If you own property in the City of Williams Lake but live somewhere else in BC, you are qualified to vote in the City of Williams Lake civic election as a “non-resident property elector” as long as you:

• Are not entitled to register as a resident elector in the City of Williams Lake; and
• Are 18 years of age or older on the day of registration, OR if an election or assent voting is in progress, will be 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election or assent voting; and
• Are a Canadian citizen**; and
• Have been a resident of BC for at least six (6) months immediately before the day of registration; and
• Have been a registered owner of real property in the City of Williams Lake for at least thirty (30) days immediately before the day of registration (the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust); and
• Have received the written consent of the majority of individuals registered as owners of the real property to be registered as the non-resident property elector for this property (if there is more than one owner of the property); and
• Are not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or assent voting in BC, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Non-resident property electors can vote only once, regardless of the number of properties they own. If there is more than one registered owner of a property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the other owners, register as a non-resident property elector. If you have any questions about registering and voting as a “non-resident property elector”, contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer (250-392-1773/1774; elections@williamslake.ca).

Pre-registration as a non-resident property electors is recommended.

**Landed immigrants who are not yet Canadian citizens are not permitted to vote in civic elections.

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The nomination period closes on [DATE TBD], 2026 at 4:00 PM. A notice of election will be placed in the local newspaper and on our website the following week, indicating who the candidates are.

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The City of Williams Lake is now using the Provincial elector list, prepared by Elections BC, for resident elector registrations.  If you would like to make sure you are on the voters list, you can do so by registering with Elections BC before [DATE TBD], 2026 electronically via the following link or by phone (1-800-661-8683). Visit the Elections BC website at https://elections.bc.ca/voting/register-to-vote/ for more information on how to register to vote or to update your voter information (i.e. residential or mailing address).

Note that should you not reside within City limits, but qualify to vote in the City of Williams Lake’s local government election as a non-resident property elector (see Election FAQ's No. 3 and 4), please contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer (250-392-1773/1774; elections@williamslake.ca), or visit the Corporate Services office at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 450 Mart Street. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Advance non-resident property elector registrations will be accepted at the City of Williams Lake Corporate Services office until [DATE TBD], 2026. Registrations will not be accepted after this date but will be accepted on voting days.

Pre-registration for non-resident property electors is encouraged.

Eligible resident and non-resident electors will also be able to register at the time of voting.

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Yes, both resident and non-resident property electors may register at the time of voting, during each of the advance, special and general voting opportunities, or when voting by mail-in ballot.

Pre-registration for non-resident property electors is encouraged.

If you have any questions about registering and voting as a “non-resident property elector”, contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer (250-392-1773/1774; elections@williamslake.ca).

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Yes. Resident Electors must produce two (2) valid pieces of identification that provide evidence of the person's identity and residency in the City of Williams Lake, at least one of which must contain a signature (picture identification is not necessary). Valid ID include:

• BC Driver’s License
• City of Williams Lake Tax Notice
• ICBC Owner's Certificate and Vehicle Insurance Documents
• Social Insurance Card
• BC Identification Card
• Credit Card
• BC Services Card
• Utility Bill
• Citizenship Card

Non-Resident Electors must produce two (2) valid pieces of identification in order to prove identity, at least one of which must have a signature, as well as proof of ownership of property in the City of Williams Lake. If there are other owners of the property in question, you must also have written consent from the majority of all the owners stating that you are the one owner who is designated as the Non-Resident (Property) Elector for that property. Non-resident electors can vote only once, regardless of the number of properties they own. ***Property registered in company/corporation names do not qualify under the Local Government Act to vote in municipal elections. See Election FAQ No. 3 and 4 for more information.

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Yes, curbside voting is available at both advance voting opportunities as well as on general voting day. Contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer (250-392-1773/1774; elections@williamslake.ca) for more information.

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