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BC Votes 2024

Column: B.C. election candidates must prioritize watershed security to reduce flood risk

Column: B.C. election candidates must prioritize watershed security to reduce flood risk

The next government should commit to a three-fold plan that restores healthy floodplains in the Lower Mainland, the writers of this editorial suggest.
Claims of India interference, new children's hospital on B.C. election campaign

Claims of India interference, new children's hospital on B.C. election campaign

VANCOUVER — There was no holiday for British Columbia's party leaders as the Oct. 19 election draws near with talk of foreign interference and vehicle insurance rates from the NDP and a promise of a new Children's Hospital in Surrey.
BC Votes 2024: Parties and independents promise housing and small business support

BC Votes 2024: Parties and independents promise housing and small business support

BC NDP candidates are leaning on their party's proposals, facing scrutiny from Conservative and independent challengers
B.C. Conservatives release education policy plans ahead of election day

B.C. Conservatives release education policy plans ahead of election day

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Conservatives have unveiled their education policy plans about six days before the Oct. 19 voting day.
Eby urges Green voters to 'stick together' with NDP to keep Conservatives from office

Eby urges Green voters to 'stick together' with NDP to keep Conservatives from office

SQUAMISH, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby is urging Green voters in British Columbia's tight election to back the NDP to keep John Rustad's B.C.
Familiar faces and angry voters: Will B.C. elect an Independent MLA?

Familiar faces and angry voters: Will B.C. elect an Independent MLA?

Forty Independent candidates will be on the ballot.
Signs of competitive races on Vancouver Island, traditionally an NDP stronghold

Signs of competitive races on Vancouver Island, traditionally an NDP stronghold

Polling data suggests of the 15 ridings on Vancouver Island, the B.C. NDP could retain 10 seats, the B.C. Greens two seats, and the B.C. Conservatives at least one seat.
BC Votes 2024: Richmond candidates outline their solutions to educational pressures

BC Votes 2024: Richmond candidates outline their solutions to educational pressures

From increasing wages to addressing workplace violence, several candidates weighed in on education-related topics
Les Leyne: Former Green leader now mostly on side with Conservatives

Les Leyne: Former Green leader now mostly on side with Conservatives

You have to have a lot on your mind to overlook that and throw your support behind a candidate for a party that is relatively indifferent to your life’s work.
Poll finds B.C. NDP ahead but election still too close to call

Poll finds B.C. NDP ahead but election still too close to call

The B.C. NDP were found to be 5% ahead of the BC Conservatives, but the margin or error in the polling means the election remains a near dead heat.