Ballots cast on election day in B.C. will be counted by hand, Elections BC says - Global News

British ColumbiaElections B. C. says votes cast on election day on Saturday will be tallied manually, due to "short time frames and complex operational logistics of a snap election. "Provincial elections agency used electronic tabulators during 2024 voteSimon Little · CBC News · Posted: Oct 23, 2026 10:50 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A voter holds up an 'I voted' sticker. British Columbia's general voting day in the 2026 provincial election is Saturday, Oct. 24. (Tina Lovgreen/CBC)When British Columbia's election agency tabulates the results of Saturday's provincial election, many of the votes will be counted by hand. Elections B. C. says it is employing a "hybrid" model this year in which votes cast on election day will be tallied manually, while advance votes and ballots cast at district electoral offices will be counted using a tabulator. Elections B. C.

Canada, the 2026 Census of Population is just around the corner! Beginning May 4, households across the country will be receiving an invitation letter in the mail with instructions on how to complete their census questionnaire. Participation in the census is mandatory and completing your census questionnaire online is simple. Starting May 4, visit the Census website, follow the link to the online questionnaire, and select the “Start questionnaire” button. Then, enter your secure access code—found at the top of your invitation letter—and follow the instructions. It’s that easy!

WorldFormer U. S. president Barack Obama slammed the Trump administration's tariff regime on Saturday, noting the absurdity of engaging in a trade war with Canada.'These are the people who gave us maple syrup and Martin Short': ex-presidentCBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2026 6:18 PM EDT | Last Updated: 13 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Obama mocks Trump over trade war with 'the people who gave us maple syrup'2 hours ago|Duration 1:30Former U. S. president Barack Obama, who delivered a lengthy speech Saturday at a campaign event for Democratic candidates in Ohio, took a moment to call out President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada. 'They're like our ... friendly neighbours to the north and he's ... picking a fight with them? Former U. S. president Barack Obama slammed the Trump administration's tariff regime on Saturday, and mocked the absurdity of engaging in a trade war with longtime ally Canada.

YorkUpdated: October 24, 2026 at 4:46p.m. EDTPublished: October 24, 2026 at 4:41p.m. EDTYork Regional Police patch is shown Dec, 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey A York Regional Police sergeant is facing several charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and unauthorized use of a computer. In a news release, York Regional Police said an investigation by its members and Peel Regional Police led to the arrest of Sgt. Kin Pong Wong on Friday. No details about the investigation were released. Wong is also facing charges of breach of trust, possession of property obtained by crime, attempt to obstruct justice, possession of counterfeit stamp, and breach of trust—accessing data. Police said Pong Wong has been employed since 2009 and recently worked as a frontline police sergeant. He has been suspended with pay. Police told CP24 that the charges are not related to Project South, a major police corruption and organized crime probe that resulted in a number of Toronto officers being charged. How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on Google

Highway 17 is closed in both directions in Saanich following a motor vehicle incident involving a vintage pickup truck Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Janis Madsen) Highway 17 has partially reopened in Saanich following a motor vehicle incident involving a vintage pickup truck Saturday afternoon.

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