With the B.C. election fast approaching, many voters are familiarizing themselves with their local candidates and their respective positions.

Below is a list of all candidates and their party affiliation running in each of the local ridings. They include two Independents left orphaned by the unexpected withdrawal of B.C. United from the race, and their key priorities.

Links are provided for each candidate that was interviewed by CJDC-TV on key issues.

Peace River North:

Dan Davies, Independent            

  • Fix Northern Health
  • Replace Taylor Bridge
  • Restart Fort St. John Sawmill
  • Upgrade Fort Nelson Rail Line
  • Safe Drinking Water for Hudson’s Hope
  • New North Peace Pool & Arts Hub
  • Parent’s Choice in Education
  • Housing & Care for Seniors
  • Protecting Property Rights
  • Jail Time for Drug Crime

Jordan Kealy, Conservative Party

  • Axe the Carbon Tax
  • Pass Healthcare Reform
  • Invest in Energy Projects

Ian McMahon, BC NDP

  • Affordability
  • Housing
  • Healthcare
  • Economy
  • Climate
  • Reconciliation  

Peace River South

Mike Bernier, Unaffiliated

  • Affordability
  • Healthcare challenges
  • Crime in the community
  • Open drug use
  • Securing resource sector

Larry Neufeld, Conservative Party

  • ‘Serious’ healthcare reform
  • Axe the tax
  • Remove ideology from the classroom
  • Stop the revolving door justice system
  • Support energy projects

Marshall Bigsby, BC NDP

  • Affordability
  • Housing
  • Healthcare
  • Economy
  • Climate
  • Reconciliation

CTV News has been tracking the parties' evolving positions on six key issues: Health care, housing, public safety, the cost of living, education and climate change.

Summaries of where the parties stand are available through an interactive platform tracker available here.

While the Party’s official Platforms can be found on their official websites:

Here's everything need to know before casting your ballot:

Do I need to register?

Voters in British Columbia do need to be registered, and advanced registration closed on Monday, Oct. 7 – but you always have the option of registering at a polling station before you vote.

Where can I vote?

Registered voters are assigned a voting place, but are allowed to vote elsewhere “if it’s more convenient,” according to Elections BC. You can find your assigned voting place – or view the locations of others in your area – online(opens in a new tab). 

What are the voting hours?

Whether casting a ballot in advance or on voting day, polling stations should be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can confirm the hours(opens in a new tab) of your local voting place online.

Can I vote by mail?

Yes, but the last day to request a vote-by-mail package, either online or by phone, is on Oct. 13 and Elections BC must receive your completed package before 8 p.m. on voting day (Oct. 19).

*With Files from CTV Vancouver Staff