Tag: John Rustad

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

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

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

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

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

Politics Emily Joveski -
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.

Elections B.C. says it will issue recall petition against Dallas Brodie

Politics Emily Joveski -
A recall petition targeting Independent MLA Dallas Brodie in Vancouver-Quilchena will move ahead this month after Elections B.C. approved the application under the province’s recall law.

B.C. Conservatives announce rules, dates for leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservatives say it will announce a new leader on May 30. The party's leadership election organizing committee released the rules for the contest on Friday. The post B.C. Conservatives announce rules, dates for leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

Peter Milobar, Caroline Elliott confirm bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Kamloops-Centre MLA Peter Milobar has joined the race to lead the B.C. Conservative Party, becoming the latest in a growing field of candidates vying to steer the party into the next provincial election. The post Peter Milobar, Caroline Elliott confirm bid for B.C. Conservative leadership appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. Conservatives announce committee to organize leadership race

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Conservative Party of British Columbia has formed a committee to oversee its leadership race. The post B.C. Conservatives announce committee to organize leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

Year in Review: Halford vows to “turn the page” after a year of turmoil for B.C. Conservatives

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Trevor Halford says he’s focused on moving the B.C. Conservatives forward in the new year and positioning the party as a government-in-waiting.   The post Year in Review: Halford vows to “turn the page” after a year of turmoil for B.C. Conservatives appeared first on AM 1150.

“We needed to see a change:” Day reacts as John Rustad resigns as B.C. Conservative Party leader

Uncategorized Nathan Maley -
John Rustad has resigned as leader of the B.C. Conservative Party and as Leader of the Official Opposition. 

BC. Conversative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservative Party's management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to immediately step down as leader.

First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.

B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign. 

Eby and Smith clash over Alberta’s west coast pipeline plan

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast pipeline project is “un-Canadian.” 

Eby welcomes federal decision to label Bishnoi gang as terrorists

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said listing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group is “the right move.”

B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights.  

Elenore Sturko booted from Conservative caucus after Rustad survives leadership review

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko will sit as an Independent after leader John Rustad kicked her out of the Conservative caucus. 
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