Elections Newfoundland and Labrador wishes to advise electors, that due to inclement weather, voting will now occur Tuesday, January 30, in the by-election for the District of Conception Bay East-Bell Island.

Voting will take place from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 30. Please note that there may be some changes to voting locations. Elections Newfoundland and Labrador will provide an update on the www.elections.gov.nl.ca website and through further news releases.

The decision to postpone Polling Day, is due to the forecasted intense weather during the busiest hours of voting. The safety of electors and staff is our primary focus, while providing electors with a fair opportunity to vote.

For more information, contact the Conception Bay East-Bell Island Returning Office at 709-781-6430, or Elections Newfoundland and Labrador toll-free at 1-877-729-7987 or visit www.elections.gov.nl.ca

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Media contact
Rexanne Eddy
Communications and Training Officer, ATIPP Coordinator
Elections Newfoundland and Labrador
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
709-729-1474
rexanneeddy@electionsnl.ca