Tag: Elections BC

B.C. election results could take longer as ballots counted by hand

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
British Columbians may have to wait longer for provincial election results Saturday as Elections BC prepares to count election-day ballots by hand.

Elections BC says petition seeking repeal of DRIPA can go ahead

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
Elections BC has approved in principle a petition seeking to repeal B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Elections BC issues $300 fine to Crown Isle following 2024 election signs investigation

Elections Wylie Henderson -
Elections BC has fined Crown Isle Holdings Ltd. $300 for breaching the Election Act during the 2024 provincial campaign.

Elections B.C. issues fine to Courtenay-Comox Green candidate

Elections Wylie Henderson -
Elections B.C. says a candidate from the Courtenay-Comox riding in the 2024 provincial election is being fined $150. The penalty...

Leonard up by 148 votes

News Elizabeth Young -
NDP candidate Ronna-Rae Leonard is now sitting with a 148 vote lead over BC Liberal Jim Benninger as absentee...

Final Count begins today

News Justin Goulet -
Final count of ballots in the 2017 provincial election starts today. Final count involves counting the estimated 176-thousand absentee...

Analyst weighs in on 2017 election campaign

News Justin Goulet -
Looking at the post-mortem of the 2017 election campaign, one analyst says it comes down to two wins and...

Multiple advanced voting days available for residents

News Justin Goulet -
There are more advanced voting opportunities this provincial election. Andrew Watson with Elections BC says there are six advanced voting...

Deadline to register as candidate in BC vote is tomorrow

News Justin Goulet -
The deadline is approaching if you were thinking of throwing your hat in the ring for the provincial election....

Horgan supports RCMP investigation into political donations

News Justin Goulet -
The leader of the provincial opposition is welcoming the RCMP's investigation into indirect political donations. Elections BC announced they...

Petition launched to make paramedics an essential service

News Justin Goulet -
A petition has been launched, calling for paramedics to be included with fire and police when it comes to...

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Search and Rescue
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BC Ferries
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Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.