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Victoria Residents Encouraged to Vote in Person Due to Mail-in Ballot Delays

Residents of Victoria have been advised to vote in person because of delays in Canada Post mail-in ballot deliveries. There is concern that ballots may not arrive in time to be counted. The local authorities are urging residents to consider this option as the voting deadline approaches.

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In Victoria, citizens who opted for mail-in ballots are facing potential delays due to issues with Canada Post, prompting local officials to recommend that voters cast their ballots in person. With the election date approaching, it has been communicated that the likelihood of mail-in ballots arriving on time is decreasing. Residents are therefore being urged to ensure their votes are counted by utilizing the in-person voting option available to them. This situation is a part of broader concerns about postal service reliability affecting election participation across the country. As the deadline for submitting ballots nears, timely voting becomes critical for residents who have not yet received their mail-in ballots.

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