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Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:29 AM

By Jay Herrington

Advanced polls are open today as voters elect a new councillor for the Village of Cumberland.

Another advanced voting opportunity will take place Wednesday, September 18, 2024, before voting day on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

A byelection is being held to replace Jesse Ketler, who stepped down in June after 10 years on council.

Residents can vote today - and next Wednesday - from 8am to 8pm at the Cumberland Council Chamber on Dunsmuir Ave, beside the Village Office.

You’ll need to have two pieces of ID in order to vote.

To learn more, visit Village of Cumberland.

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