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Over seven million Canadians utilize advanced voting

Advance voting was up 25 per cent from the last federal election – with more than 7 million Canadians casting their ballot ahead of election day.

Elections Canada stated between April 18th and April 21st, an estimated 7.3 million people voted, up from 5.8 million from the advance polls in 2021.

Data for both Prince George-area ridings isn’t yet available, but it’s expected that a breakdown will be available at Elections.ca.

General voting day is set for April 28th.

with files from Vista Radio newswire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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