Candidate nominations closed at 2:00 p.m. today, August 1, for the Waterford Valley By-Election. The three officially nominated candidates are as follows:

Advance polls will be open on Thursday, August 15 (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.).

By-Election day is Thursday, August 22 (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.).

For more information, call the Waterford Valley District Returning Office at 709-552-7366, Elections Newfoundland and Labrador toll-free at 1-877-729-7987, or visit www.elections.gov.nl.ca

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