Polling stations are open across the region from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday for general election day. (Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Polls opening for general voting in 2025 Federal Election

Apr 28, 2025 | 7:54 AM

NANAIMO — Following a 36-day campaign, election day is here.

Polling stations open at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 28 and will remain open until 7 p.m. for voters to cast a ballot for the 2025 Federal Election.

Voters can find their assigned polling station by going to the Elections Canada website and selecting their electoral district.

In order to cast a ballot, voters need to show a driver’s license or other federal, provincial or local government card with their name and current address on it.

Alternatively, voters can show two pieces of ID with their name and current address, such as the Voter Information Card, a utility bill or a student ID.

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A full list of acceptable IDs is available here.

Those without ID can still vote, provided they declare their identity in writing and have someone vouch in person for who they are.

A record 7.3 million people cast ballots during the four-day advance polling period over the Easter long weekend.

It represented a roughly 25 per cent increase over 2021 totals.

More coverage on the local mid-Island ridings is available here.

NanaimoNewsNOW’s coverage of results Monday night begins at 7 p.m., along with live radio coverage on 106.9 The Wolf and 102.3 The Wave in Nanaimo, as well as 88.5 The Beach and The Lounge 99.9 in Oceanside.

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