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9 Metro Vancouver municipalities we’re watching closely on election day - CBC

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On Saturday, there are 161 municipal elections happening across British Columbia, and 21 in Metro Vancouver alone. Over the last two months, CBC conducted seven mayoral debates for different Metro Vancouver municipalities, and profiled mayoral candidates in two other cities. The debates are compiled below — along with a short description of why each municipality is one to watch during Saturday's election night special. Hopefully they provide some context about key issues in elections across the region — and maybe, a little bit of clarity for voters heading to the polls.4 tips to help you evaluate your local municipal candidatesVancouverB. C.’s largest municipality by population is always closely watched on election night, and it will be no different this time around. Incumbent Mayor Ken Sim with ABC Vancouver faces eight other candidates, including former councillor Colleen Hardwick, current councillor Rebecca Bligh and Sim’s former chief of staff Kareem Allam, who he’s currently suing for defamation. How do Vancouver's mayoral candidates compare on election issues?

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