Strong, steady turnout from Nanaimo community in early referendum vote
NANAIMO — Voting in the event centre referendum is underway with a strong turnout so far.
According to chief elections officer Sheila Gurrie, just shy of 1,100 people cast their ballot in the first of two advanced polls on March 1 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
Gurrie said it’s a “healthy” number and they expect a similar result from the second advanced poll on March 8, also at the conference centre.
Though conversation about the event centre has been fiery at times, Gurrie said it was a drama-free day.