Sea Island resident and senior Robert Paddington told the Richmond News he is disappointed Elections Canada decided to axe Burkeville’s regular, local voting station.
The roughly 750 residents who live in the area with Paddington will have to vote at a church near Cambie and Garden City roads (meaning a long walk and two transit transfers for those without cars).
Dorothy Sitek, a spokesperson for Elections Canada, could not explain why this particular voting station was moved, however, she noted Elections Canada routinely examines stations and ensures they are a “reasonable” distance from each residence. Burkevillians had the option to go to advance polls or call Elections Canada for a special mail-in ballot, she noted.
