Hard to believe, but the municipal elections are not that far away. For those wondering how the election process works, take a look at this piece highlighting what you need to know and the folks who are running.

Want a chance to meet the various candidates? The list below includes dates, times and locations of debates taking place.

Are you hosting a debate? Send us a note: [email protected], and we’ll add it to this page.

New Westminster Chamber of Commerce—mayoral candidates

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6pmLocation: Anvil Centre Theatre

Queensborough Residents’ Association—mayoral candidates

Date: Wednesday Sept. 21 at 7pmLocation: Queensborough Community Centre

Queensborough Residents’ Association—council candidates

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7pmLocation: Queensborough Community Centre

Downtown New West debate—mayoral candidatesDate: Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pmLocation: Inn at the Quay, Hyack Room

Queen's Park Residents' Association—all candidates meeting

Date: Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2pmLocation: the Armoury, 530 Queen's Ave.

DPAC All-Candidates Meeting, hosted in collaboration with the NWSS Student Voice groupDate: Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7pmLocation: Grand Commons at NWSS

Mayoral Speed Dating event—New West AnchorDate: Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30pmLocation: The Terminal Pub. Registration required.

Queensborough Residents’ Association—school trustees

Date: Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7pmLocation: Queensborough Community Centre