With the polls now open in British Columbia, those who have not used advance voting options can cast their votes in the local municipal elections. Across the province, voters will choose the next mayors, councillors, and school board trustees, as well as participate in local public referendums. Voters in Vancouver and Cultus Lake will also elect representatives for their park boards. In some areas, the outcome has already been decided, as in fact, 37 mayors have already won their elections by acclamation in their communities after running unopposed, including Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, both of whom won second terms. But for other cities, races are expected to be more complex. In Vancouver, for example, there are 137 names on the ballot, which are not listed alphabetically. And since local elections are not centralized, there is no single place to find information on voting locations in each of the 162 municipalities in British Columbia. To find out where to go, voters must check with their local government. Also, voting is generally open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 15, although voters should confirm hours with their local polling stations. Additionally, every adult Canadian citizen who has lived in British Columbia for at least six months should be able to vote. Generally, voters can only vote in the village, town, city, or electoral area where they reside, but it is also possible for anyone to cast a non-resident vote in any municipality where they own property for at least 30 days. Besides children and non-citizens, inmates serving a sentence for a crime punishable by law — that is serious crimes such as sexual assault and murder — are not eligible to vote. Similarly, residents are prohibited from participating if they have ever been convicted of an election-related offense, such as voter intimidation or vote buying. Voters registered at a polling station will need two pieces of ID proving their identity and residence, and one piece of ID must include the voter’s signature. According to the provincial government, voters do not need ID if they are already on the voters list in their electoral area — although bringing an ID card is harmless. Some cities, including Surrey and Richmond, require voters to bring one piece even if they are registered. Those seeking more information about their local candidates can check their local government’s website or visit the CivicInfo website. To follow election results, follow CTV Vancouver News starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, where there will be live and free coverage, and results will also be regularly posted online at CTVNewsVancouver.ca.