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Children and staff from Lots of Tots Childcare Centre dressed up in Halloween costumes for their daily walk around Quesnel Friday, Oct. 30. The childcare centre celebrated its second anniversary Nov. 1. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Trick or treat poll

Are you going to allow your children to “trick-or-treat” this year?

Children and staff from Lots of Tots Childcare Centre dressed up in Halloween costumes for their daily walk around Quesnel Friday, Oct. 30. The childcare centre celebrated its second anniversary Nov. 1. (Lindsay Chung Photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Georgia Mates, prepares a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine ahead of a drive-thru clinic at Richardson stadium in Kingston, Ont., Friday, Jul. 2, 2021. Ottawa is requiring that federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

Mandatory vaccine poll

Would you contest your employer’s policy if they made it mandatory to be vaccinated for COVID-19

  • Oct 13, 2021
Georgia Mates, prepares a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine ahead of a drive-thru clinic at Richardson stadium in Kingston, Ont., Friday, Jul. 2, 2021. Ottawa is requiring that federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
A Thanksgiving turkey dinner is shown in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Thanksgiving poll

Turkey, Ham or Roast Beef for Thanksgiving?

A Thanksgiving turkey dinner is shown in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Sonia Palmer, a residential school survivor (centre holding a ceremonial paddle), watches as staff of the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre get ready to launch a canoe on Lake Kathlyn for Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30, 2020. (Thom Barker photo)

Truth and Reconciliation poll

What does the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation mean to you?

Sonia Palmer, a residential school survivor (centre holding a ceremonial paddle), watches as staff of the Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre get ready to launch a canoe on Lake Kathlyn for Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30, 2020. (Thom Barker photo)
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. (The Canadian Press)

Elections result poll

How do you feel about the results of the federal election?

  • Sep 23, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. (The Canadian Press)
Gena Barzan purchases pet food and supplies for a wildfire evacuee in Westwold. (Animal Auxiliary photo)

Pet food poll

Have you ever tasted or tried your pets’ food?

  • Sep 8, 2021
Gena Barzan purchases pet food and supplies for a wildfire evacuee in Westwold. (Animal Auxiliary photo)
A mail-in ballot for the 2021 federal election. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is on Sept. 14, 2021, and Elections Canada must receive it by election day on Sept. 20, 2021. (Black Press Media files)

How to vote poll

How are you planning to vote in the federal election?

  • Sep 3, 2021
A mail-in ballot for the 2021 federal election. The last day to request a mail-in ballot is on Sept. 14, 2021, and Elections Canada must receive it by election day on Sept. 20, 2021. (Black Press Media files)
Voting for the federal election is September 20, 2021. (File photo)

Federal election poll

Are you voting in the federal election on September 20?

Voting for the federal election is September 20, 2021. (File photo)
Comox Valley medical clinics are all open, including the availability to book face-to-face care (i.e. for a physical examination) as per your clinic’s protocol (most clinics operate a “virtual care first” policy). ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

Primary care poll

What kind of access to primary care do you have?

  • Aug 12, 2021
Comox Valley medical clinics are all open, including the availability to book face-to-face care (i.e. for a physical examination) as per your clinic’s protocol (most clinics operate a “virtual care first” policy). ADOBE STOCK IMAGE
Among the Phase 3 Restart restrictions lifted were limits on outdoor gatherings. Pictured 2018 Midsummer Festival. (Archive photo)

Phase 3 restart poll

Which elements of the Phase 3 B.C. Restart Plan have you taken advantage of?

Among the Phase 3 Restart restrictions lifted were limits on outdoor gatherings. Pictured 2018 Midsummer Festival. (Archive photo)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gives a COVID-19 update in front of Rideau Cottage on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. (CPAC)

Election poll

If a federal election is called, who will you support locally?

  • Jul 28, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gives a COVID-19 update in front of Rideau Cottage on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. (CPAC)
People sunbathe on the beach in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Spain is jumpstarting its summer tourism season by welcoming vaccinated visitors from most countries as well as European visitors who can prove they are not infected with coronavirus. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Vacation poll

Are you planning to vacation this summer and, if so, where?

People sunbathe on the beach in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Spain is jumpstarting its summer tourism season by welcoming vaccinated visitors from most countries as well as European visitors who can prove they are not infected with coronavirus. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Photo courtesy of the city of Kirkland

Historical statues are currently a contentious subject

POLL: Statues now deemed contentious; should they be removed or add a statue that completes a different perspective?

  • Jul 7, 2021
Photo courtesy of the city of Kirkland
Soaking in the sun, enjoying summer. (File photo)

What is your weather preference?

Are you a “wild about winter,” cold weather person, or a “fun in the sun,” warm weather person?

  • Jul 2, 2021
Soaking in the sun, enjoying summer. (File photo)
Among the restrictions relaxed June 15, church pews will once again be filled by up to 50 people or 10 per cent of a place of worship’s capacity for larger congregations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Relaxed restrictions poll

Which relaxed COVID restrictions have you taken advantage of?

  • Jun 17, 2021
Among the restrictions relaxed June 15, church pews will once again be filled by up to 50 people or 10 per cent of a place of worship’s capacity for larger congregations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Crystal Schick/Yukon News The sister cities sign along the North Klondike highway in Whitehorse on Aug. 26. It was 20 years ago that the City of Whitehorse and Lancieux, France formalized their relationship as sister cities. A virtual event is planned to commemorate the occasion.

Sister city question

On what other continent besides North America should Smithers’ sister town be located?

  • Jun 12, 2021
Crystal Schick/Yukon News The sister cities sign along the North Klondike highway in Whitehorse on Aug. 26. It was 20 years ago that the City of Whitehorse and Lancieux, France formalized their relationship as sister cities. A virtual event is planned to commemorate the occasion.
A small memorial outside the Early Childhood Development Program (daycare centre) honours 215 children discovered buried at the former residential school in Kamloops. (Deb Meissner photo)

Day of Mourning poll

Do you support a National Day of Mourning for the 215 children found at a residential school in Kamloops?

  • Jun 4, 2021
A small memorial outside the Early Childhood Development Program (daycare centre) honours 215 children discovered buried at the former residential school in Kamloops. (Deb Meissner photo)
Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (File photo)

Racism poll

Have you ever experienced or witnessed racism in the health system?

  • May 27, 2021
Bulkley Valley District Hospital. (File photo)
Cannabis products sit atop the shelves of Smithers’ very first dispensary Rural Leaf. The store is set to open Oct. 17, a year to the day of cannabis legalization by the federal government through. (File photo)

Pot poll

Is there less illegal marijuana in Smithers since recreational cannabis was legalized?

  • May 20, 2021
Cannabis products sit atop the shelves of Smithers’ very first dispensary Rural Leaf. The store is set to open Oct. 17, a year to the day of cannabis legalization by the federal government through. (File photo)
Restaurant patrons enjoy the weather on a patio in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April 5, 2021. The province has restricted indoor dining at all restaurants in B.C. due to a spike in COVID-19 numbers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

COVID restrictions poll

Do you think current COVID restrictions will be lifted May 25?

  • May 14, 2021
Restaurant patrons enjoy the weather on a patio in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, April 5, 2021. The province has restricted indoor dining at all restaurants in B.C. due to a spike in COVID-19 numbers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward