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Premier-designate Lorne Doerksen's filter for bigotry caught anti-semitic & racist candidates, yet homophobia gets green light

BC Conservative leader wouldn't answer why he kept anti-LGBTQ Chilliwack North candidate while booting others —— EXCLUSIVE to PaulJHenderson.com —— November 5, 2026 Political scientists across B.C....

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Suburbia is Subsidized: Here's the Math [ST07]

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Three-time Paralympic medalist and former Cabinet Minister Carla Qualtrough named as President of Swimming Canada

Qualtrough was elected to Parliament from British Columbia.

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BC Conservatives outline first 100-day agenda including fiscal review and DRIPA repeal

BC Conservative Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has outlined key priorities for his government's first 100 days in office, focusing on securing party leadership, forming a cabinet, and addressing the province's financial challenges. Doerkson, who is currently the interim party leader, stated he is the leader and will provide more details on this administrative matter imminently. He also indicated the possibility of a fall legislative session, emphasizing the need to prepare before making that decision. A significant part of the government's early agenda includes launching an independent review of British Columbia's finances, following a projected $14 billion deficit after inheriting a $6 billion surplus from the previous government. Bridgitte Anderson of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade emphasized the need for a credible path to a balanced budget, noting that understanding the timeline for this is crucial for business confidence. The Conservatives have pledged to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), a policy that was a key campaign promise. This stance has drawn strong opposition from Indigenous leaders, with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs warning it would be a 'declaration of war.' Political science professor Hamish Telford noted that while the Conservatives campaigned on repealing DRIPA, the opposition from First Nations creates significant challenges for the new government. The BC NDP, meanwhile, faces its own challenges in selecting an interim leader, with potential candidates including Niki Sharma, Bowinn Ma, and Ravi Kahlon. Telford suggested the NDP should take time to choose a leader, given they have four years before the next election. The article highlights the immediate challenges facing the new Conservative government, particularly in balancing fiscal responsibility with contentious policy decisions that could lead to significant conflict with Indigenous communities.

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B.C. Provincial Election Sees Historic Low Voter Turnout

The 2026 British Columbia provincial election has set a new record for the lowest voter turnout in the province's history, with only 48 per cent of eligible voters casting ballots, according to preliminary figures from Elections BC. This represents a significant drop of about 10 percentage points compared to the 2024 election. Political science lecturer Stewart Prest from the University of British Columbia noted that the record-low turnout reflects a campaign that failed to motivate many voters, particularly those who had previously supported the New Democratic Party (NDP). The NDP experienced a substantial decline in votes, losing over 270,000 votes compared to the 2024 election, while the Conservative Party saw a smaller decrease of approximately 49,000 votes. Prest suggested that the NDP's decision to call an election just two years after its previous majority appeared politically opportunistic to some voters, which, combined with a polarizing campaign, may have alienated its own supporters. Many voters questioned why they were being asked to return to the polls before the government had delivered on key issues such as housing affordability and job creation. The Conservatives' victory was partly attributed to voter frustration with the NDP's record and a desire for change in government. Prest emphasized that voter participation tends to increase when citizens believe their vote matters and when governments address critical issues. The election results have raised important questions about how political parties can reconnect with voters who no longer feel motivated to participate in the democratic process. With turnout at a historic low, the election highlights a growing disconnect between the government and the electorate, suggesting a need for political strategies that better engage and address the concerns of the public.

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BC premier-designate Doerkson says province ‘chose change’ in election:

BC premier-designate Doerkson says province ‘chose change’ in election: The man who was previously a relatively unknown backbench MLA took the reins of the party as an interim leader heading into the election. #BCPolitics #Doerkson #Elections2023 #ChangeInLeadership #BritishColumbia

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B.C. Voted for Change. Did We Get More Than We Bargained For?

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