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Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health Emily Joveski -
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.

Incoming B.C. Premier Doerkson speaks with Carney, says they are “aligned” on economic development

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says he had a productive virtual meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday.

First Nations leaders warn repeal of B.C. Declaration Act could create ‘battleground’

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
First Nations leaders are warning that repealing B.C.'s Indigenous rights legislation could undermine reconciliation and turn the province into a battleground over Indigenous rights.

B.C.’s premier-designate Doerkson outlines key priorities after major election win

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson is pledging party unity and outlining his government's priorities following Saturday's decisive provincial election victory.

B.C. Conservatives claim majority as Lorne Doerkson delivers election victory

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
Lorne Doerkson was energetic and nearly breathless as he took the stage Saturday night, after his B.C. Conservatives swept to a majority government in Saturday’s provincial general election, according to preliminary results.  

B.C. Conservatives promise tax relief, economic growth in costed election platform

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
The B.C. Conservatives are promising billions in tax relief, increased health-care spending and a stronger resource sector under a costed election platform that forecasts a $10.8-billion deficit by 2029-30.

Putting kids first: Conservatives pitch plan for play, food and focus

2026 BC Election Kate Brown -
B.C. Conservative Party Leader Lorne Doerkson also pledged more playground funding and support for families raising children with autism.

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

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 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. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.

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.

B.C. Conservatives pledge $400M to buy water bombers in wildfire plan

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three major party leaders pitched plans Friday targeting wildfire response, grocery affordability and artificial intelligence regulation.

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.
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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.