B.C. Election: Where to watch the debate

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By CityNews Staff

Posted October 4, 2024 1:36 pm.

Last Updated October 8, 2024 6:54 pm.

Leaders of the three main provincial parties in B.C. will participate in the only televised debate of the election campaign Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 6:30 p.m. PST to 8:00 p.m. PST.  

You can watch it live on Citytv, CityNews 24/7 Vancouver, and at citynews.ca.

Stay with CityNews 24/7 Vancouver for analysis right after the debate at 8:00 p.m. PST. 24/7 Vancouver is available on Rogers Ignite on channel 100, cable channel 141, and Amazon Prime Video.

OMNI TV will be airing the debate translated in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Punjabi on their website and on TV.

Here is how you can watch it on TV:

  • A Punjabi version will air at 6:30 p.m. PST and repeated at 12:30 a.m. on OMNI BC.
  • A Cantonese version will air at 9:00 p.m. PST on OMNI BC.
  • A Mandarin version will air at 11:00 p.m. PST on OMNI BC.

Before you cast your vote, tune in and find out what the major party leaders have to offer.

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