It's election day! Here's what you need to know to vote

It's election day in Ontario!

In Timmins, there are five candidates on the ballot vying to be the riding's next MPP. The candidates are incumbent NDP Gilles Bisson, New Blue David Farrell, Green Party of Ontario Elizabeth Lockhard, PC George Pirie and Ontario Provincial Confederation of Regions Party Nadia Sadiq.

Here's what you need to know to cast a ballot:

When to vote

Polls are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where to cast a ballot

By now you should have received a Voter Information Card in the mail that will tell you where your polling station is. You can also find your polling station online here.

What do you need to vote

If you received a Voter Information Card, bring that and one additional piece of ID to the poll. If your name is not on the voters' list, you'll need one piece of ID with your name and current address. Find out more about what you can use for identification here. 

Who can vote

If you're a Canadian citizen living in Ontario and are at least 18 years old today, you are eligible to vote. Check if you're registered to vote here.

Results 

Once the polls close, we'll be bringing you live election results from the Timmins riding.