B.C. voters head to polls for municipal elections with results due Saturday night
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B.C. municipal elections are being held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters are choosing mayors, councillors, school board trustees and regional district representatives. Results are being covered live on television and online on Saturday night.
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