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Jennifer Whiteside unanimously chosen as new BC NDP interim leader
She will helm the party until a permanent leader is voted in.
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BC NDP to select interim leader following Eby’s resignation
An interim leader will be identified in the coming weeks.
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Environmental advocates concerned over results of BC election
Old-growth forests may soon be at risk.
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What’s next for premier-elect Doerkson and the BC Conservatives
He will be premier despite interim status.
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Diana Gibson re-elected in Oak Bay-Gordon Head as BC Conservatives close the gap
Gibson was declared elected with 9,198 votes.
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Darlene Rotchford re-elected in Esquimalt-Colwood as BC NDP holds onto seat
The race was closer than in 2024.
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Ravi Parmar re-elected as Langford–Highlands remains NDP
He was first elected in a 2023 byelection after John Horgan retired.
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BC Greens close the gap in Victoria-Swan Lake as NDP’s Nina Krieger wins re-election
In terms of votes, the Greens narrowed the gap considerably.
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Conservatives flip Saanich South as Cathie Ounsted heads to BC legislature
A seat that had been held by NDP for years.
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BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan celebrates win but fears Conservative government
Lowan held a lead of 4,209 votes over Windsor, with final results still pending.
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NDP’s incumbent Grace Lore holds onto Victoria–Beacon Hill seat
This will be her third term.
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‘BC is definitely blue’: Lorne Doerkson promises tax cuts and economic growth in victory speech
He delivered a very passionate speech.
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David Eby concedes and announces resignation as BC NDP leader
As Conservatives win historic majority.
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BC Conservatives projected to form majority government as results continue to come in
The numbers are still coming in.
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Follow the BC election results live with the Victoria Buzz Election Portal
Polls close at 8 p.m. on Saturday!
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BC NDP clash with Greens over potential partnerships with Conservatives
While the BC Conservatives have accusations of their own.
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Here are all voting places in Greater Victoria for this Saturday’s provincial election
Final voting day is on Saturday, October 24th.
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BC Greens announce plan to freeze tuition for post-secondary institutions
Including UVic, Royal Roads and Camosun.
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Provincial election guide: All candidates running in the Greater Victoria area
From eight ridings.
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Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Saanich North and the Islands
There are four candidates.
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Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Oak Bay-Gordon Head
There are four candidates.
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Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Juan de Fuca-Malahat
There are five candidates.
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Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Langford-Highlands
There are six candidates.
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Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Esquimalt-Colwood
There are four candidates.
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Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Victoria-Beacon Hill
There are three candidates.
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Provincial election guide: Candidates running in Victoria-Swan Lake
There are three candidates.
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BC Transit offering free transit on provincial election voting day this Saturday
Along with other Vancouver Island communities.
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BC NDP commits to new urgent and primary care centres on Vancouver Island
And some on the mainland.
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BC Green leader fires back after Eby urges her supporters to back NDP
Lowan accused Eby of trying to scare Green voters toward the NDP.
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Another Vancouver Island BC Conservative under fire for ‘racist’ comments
He said “The First Nations have to be conquered.”
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Here are some BC leaders’ live debate highlights from Tuesday night
Between the BC Greens, the BC NDP and the BC Conservatives.
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BC SPCA urges voters to advocate for pet-friendly housing when casting their ballots
And the major parties’ stance on the issue.
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Lime Canada offering free e-bike rides to Victoria voters this election season
For both local and provincial elections.
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BC Conservatives leading in polls ahead of upcoming provincial election
With the BC NDP not far behind.
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Victoria councillors seeking re-election call for provincial commitments ahead of election
Dealing with homelessness, housing and more.
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BC NDP and Conservatives exchange criticism over affordable daycare
Both released statements today.
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Here’s what BC’s major political parties are promising for BC Ferries ahead of the election
Proposals include priority reservations for locals, better Wi-Fi and expanded ferry service.
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Fired BC Conservative candidate for Victoria-Beacon Hill issues apology
He says he will still run as an Independent.
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Eby’s BC NDP commit to doubling public library funding if re-elected
GVPL says it is unclear how much additional funding could come their way.
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Greater Victoria candidates urge BC parties to restore affordable housing fund
To keep affordable housing projects moving forward.
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Here are the major political parties’ views on how to improve healthcare in BC
The BC NDP, BC Conservatives and BC Greens.
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Eby’s BC NDP plan to fund healthcare by taxing wealthy residents more
And includes a new tax bracket for those making over $1 million per year.
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$90M promised by BC NDP for redevelopment of former Oak Bay Lodge site
With plans for it to become a new health and seniors’ care hub.
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Meet the 32 candidates running across Greater Victoria in BC’s election
Election day is on October 24th.
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Eby promises plan to cut BC gas prices by up to 30 cents per litre if re-elected
It would happen in two stages.
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BC Greens focus on renters and childcare as NDP and Conservatives roll out economic plans
And oppose LNG expansion.
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Elections BC hiring 17K short-term positions prior to provincial election
With pay ranging from $342 to $460 per day.
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Former BC Conservative leader John Rustad will not be seeking re-election
He announced just three days after being welcomed back to the party.