The Catholic Bishop of Thunder Bay is disappointed that the advance polls for the federal election are being held on Good Friday and the Easter weekend. Bishop Fred Colli says it has the potential to interfere with religious celebrations. He says it mixes up a holy weekend with election issues. Bishop Colli says as a result of the move, he instructed churches in the Diocese not to allow church property to be used as advance polling locations. 
Monday, April 18, 2011
Bishop disappointed over advance poll
The Catholic Bishop of Thunder Bay is disappointed that the advance polls for the federal election are being held on Good Friday and the Easter weekend. Bishop Fred Colli says it has the potential to interfere with religious celebrations. He says it mixes up a holy weekend with election issues. Bishop Colli says as a result of the move, he instructed churches in the Diocese not to allow church property to be used as advance polling locations. 