Tag: B.C. Conservatives

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election My Powell River Now Staff -
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.

The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.

Eby promises gas tax cut, price caps at the pumps if NDP is re-elected

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.

Former Conservative MLA who crossed the floor to NDP drops out of provincial election

Politics Emily Joveski -
Amelia Boultbee will not seek re-election in Penticton-Summerland, less than three months after joining the B.C. NDP.

B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week

Politics Emily Joveski -
Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.

Overlapping B.C. elections will be bad for democracy, says expert

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s overlapping provincial and municipal elections are raising concerns about voter attention and the impact on local campaigns.

B.C. Conservatives pull ahead of Eby’s NDP after snap election call, says poll

Politics Emily Joveski -
A new poll shows the B.C. Conservatives opening an eight-point lead over the NDP following Premier David Eby’s snap election call.

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election this fall

Politics My Powell River Now Staff -
Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in Nechako Lakes, ending his more than two decades in provincial politics.

CentreBC MLAs defect back to the B.C. Conservatives after snap election call

Politics Emily Joveski -
Seven CentreBC MLAs, including leader Peter Milobar, are returning to the B.C. Conservatives ahead of a snap provincial election.

Eby calls early provincial election on Oct. 24

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby has called an early B.C. election, with voters set to head to the polls Oct. 24.

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

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B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.
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