UPDATE: Polls are now closed

UPDATE: Polls are now closed

It’s election day in the Cowichan Valley, and across the province. Polls are open until 8 p.m. in Duncan, North Cowichan, Lake Cowichan and throughout the Cowichan Valley Regional District. Get out and make your voice heard.

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