Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast voters head back to polls for B.C. Election

For the second time this month, British Columbians are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in an election.

Saturday is general voting day in the 2026 B.C. provincial election, with voters on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast choosing who will represent their ridings in the provincial Legislature.

Polling places are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time. Advance voting ran from Oct. 16 to 21.

Free public transit is available in several Island communities to help people get to the polls, including Nanaimo, Campbell River, the Comox Valley and the Cowichan Valley. Some interregional routes are excluded.

Voters can check their assigned polling place through Elections B.C.’s online Where to Vote tool.

The election will determine who fills the province’s 93 seats in the Legislative Assembly.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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