Recounts begin this afternoon in two ridings where British Columbia’s New Democrats held slim leads after the initial count in last week’s still-undecided election.

Elections BC says the recounts in Juan de Fuca-Malahat on Vancouver Island and Surrey City Centre will begin at 1 p.m. and be posted online when they are complete.

The recounts were triggered because their margins after the initial tally last week were below 100, but counting of mail-in ballots on Saturday widened the NDP lead in Juan de Fuca-Malahat to 106 votes, and 178 in Surrey City Centre.

No leads have so far changed in the mail-in count that continues today, but prospects for an NDP government have increased.{ai:summary}<p>Recounts are set to begin in two British Columbia ridings where the New Democrats had narrow leads after the recent election. The recounts will take place in Juan de Fuca-Malahat and Surrey City Centre, with results posted online upon completion.</p><p>The recounts were initiated due to initial margins being under 100 votes, but recent mail-in ballot counts have increased the NDP's leads to 106 and 178 votes, respectively. #politics</p>

Two recounts to begin in B.C. election, as chance of NDP government grows

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