Politics

The B.C. Conservatives are down 13 MLAs since the 2024 election. Here’s a timeline.

The B.C. Conservatives are facing a wave of defections, with six MLAs leaving the caucus this month amid turmoil over Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.

Sixth MLA flees B.C. Conservatives over frustrations with leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay

Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman is leaving the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent, the fifth MLA to quit the caucus this week.

A 5th MLA leaves B.C. Conservatives amid exodus over Findlay’s leadership

Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day says he is quitting the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent, becoming the fifth MLA to leave the caucus in recent weeks.

Teresa Wat breaks from B.C. Conservatives, citing leader’s “distasteful” CCP comments

Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat is the latest MLA to leave the B.C. Conservative caucus over frustrations with leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Rosalyn Bird is third MLA to exit Findlay’s B.C. Conservatives this month

Bird is the third MLA to leave the party in recent weeks as dissatisfaction mounts over leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.

Findlay denies offering MLAs inducements to step down so she can seek legislature seat

B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is denying that any MLAs were offered an inducement to give up their seats as she seeks a seat in the legislature.

Susan Ames for Kelowna Council Seat

Susan Ames, often a vocal critic of city council, announced via Facebook on the weekend  that she will attempt to fill one of at least four vacancies on council.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton breaks from Findlay’s Conservatives with plans for new party

Delta South MLA Ian Paton is leaving the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent and intends to form a new political party with a fellow former Conservative.

B.C. Conservatives name new party president, vice-president amid Findlay shake-up

B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is shaking up the party’s executive, naming a new president and vice-president.

Kelowna Mayor Candidate Drops Out

She was the first to declare she would be seeking the Mayor's  Chair in Kelowna this October . Now Emily Salsbury is the first...

Eby makes mini cabinet shuffle as minister undergoes cancer treatment

Premier David Eby shuffled key cabinet positions Friday after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.

Kamloops MLA Peter Milobar departs B.C. Conservatives over difference in “values”

Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar is leaving the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent.