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HST vote deadline extended

The deadline for voters to weigh in on whether or not to keep the HST has been pushed back to Aug. 5. Craig James, B.C.

The deadline for voters to weigh in on whether or not to keep the HST has been pushed back to Aug. 5.

Craig James, B.C.s acting chief electoral officer, announced June 30 that he was rolling the mail-in referendums dates back to make up for time lost through the Canada Post labour dispute.

Voters in all four of the North Shore constituencies should expect to see their voting packages this week. Those who dont can request one by calling Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683.

The deadline to request a voting package is now midnight on July 22.

Ballots must be received by Elections BC before 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 in order to be counted.

Ballots can be mailed in, or handed in to an Elections BC collection centre or a Service BC centre. A complete list of hand-in locations is available at www.elections.bc.ca. Click on HST Referendum.

Benjamin Alldritt