Nomination period for Castlegar by election ends today

The deadline is today for those who want to run in the by election in Castlegar to fill a vacancy on city council.

You must have your nomination packages in by 4 p.m.

Residents get a chance to hear from those who are running in an all candidates forum Oct. 12 at the Recreation Complex from 7 to 9 p.m..

The by election is Oct. 29.

There will be advanced polling opportunities at the community forum Oct. 18 and 19.