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B.C. Election
Environment
Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system
B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.
2026 BC Election
B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14
B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll
B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.
2026 BC Election
B.C Greens pitch tax on “extreme wealth” to raise $22 billion
The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.
2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected
The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.
2026 BC Election
B.C. Conservatives pledge $400M to buy water bombers in wildfire plan
B.C.’s three major party leaders pitched plans Friday targeting wildfire response, grocery affordability and artificial intelligence regulation.
2026 BC Election
B.C. parties race to file candidates as nomination deadline looms
British Columbia’s major parties are close to a full slate of candidates in B.C.’s 93 electoral districts, a day before the nomination deadline.
2026 BC Election
Eby promises gas tax cut, price caps at the pumps if NDP is re-elected
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.
Politics
Former Conservative MLA who crossed the floor to NDP drops out of provincial election
Amelia Boultbee will not seek re-election in Penticton-Summerland, less than three months after joining the B.C. NDP.
