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University of the Fraser Valley political science professor Hamish Telford said the Fraser Valley is must-win territory for BC United, but demographic changes, coupled with vote-splitting, have aided New Democrats. (Photo courtesy of the University of the Fraser Valley).

BC United ‘don’t stand a chance’ if they can’t win in Fraser Valley: prof

University of the Fraser Valley’s Hamish Telford sees ‘bad blood’ between BC United, Conservatives

 

Premier David joined by New Democratic MLAs addressed delegates at the provincial NDP’s convention in Victoria. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Premier Eby: B.C. ‘won’t back down’ on carbon taxation

Eby also used B.C. NDP convention speech to 700-plus delegates to attack BC United’s Kevin Falcon

 

British Columbia Premier David Eby speaks at the NDP Convention in Hamilton, Ont., on Friday, October 13, 2023. British Columbia New Democrats are in Victoria this weekend debating policy and strategy at the party’s convention ahead of next year’s provincial election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power

B.C. NDP gather in Victoria for convention ahead of next year’s election

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is expected to speak to delegates Sunday

 

New legislation passed Wednesday promises to improve B.C.’s response before, during and after natural emergencies. (BC Wildfire Service)

B.C. passes new legislation aimed at preparing for and mitigating emergencies

New Democrats, Greens vote in favour of Bill 31, BC United, Conservatives against it

New legislation passed Wednesday promises to improve B.C.’s response before, during and after natural emergencies. (BC Wildfire Service)
MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, Adam Walker. (PQB News file photo)

MLA Walker says arbitration best way forward after NDP ouster

PQB representative removed from caucus after misconduct investigation

MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, Adam Walker. (PQB News file photo)
Premier David Eby says Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker is not under criminal investigation, but gave few additional details about the circumstances that led to Walker’s dismissal from caucus. (Black Press Media file photo)

Former NDP MLA Adam Walker not under criminal investigation: Eby

Walker makes social media statements indicating he intends to continue as an independent

Premier David Eby says Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker is not under criminal investigation, but gave few additional details about the circumstances that led to Walker’s dismissal from caucus. (Black Press Media file photo)
Premier David Eby announced Sept. 17 that Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker has been ousted from the BC New Democratic party, following an internal investigation into a human resources complaint made against him. (Submitted photo)

MLA Adam Walker ousted from BC NDP, Premier Eby says

Dismissal result of internal investigation into human resources complaint

Premier David Eby announced Sept. 17 that Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker has been ousted from the BC New Democratic party, following an internal investigation into a human resources complaint made against him. (Submitted photo)
Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA Ravi Parmar speaks with reporters following his swearing-in ceremony Friday (July 28) at the B.C. legislature. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Vancouver Island’s newest MLA officially sworn into office in Victoria

‘Truly an honour’: Ravi Parmar sworn in as Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA

Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA Ravi Parmar speaks with reporters following his swearing-in ceremony Friday (July 28) at the B.C. legislature. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
BC NDP House Leader Ravi Kahlon, here seen earlier in 2023, says the last legislative session was a success for the government of Premier David Eby, with BC United disagreeing. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

Putting a wrap on the spring: B.C. government takes a break on a predictable note

NDP House Leader says government pleased, opposition says things are getting worse

BC NDP House Leader Ravi Kahlon, here seen earlier in 2023, says the last legislative session was a success for the government of Premier David Eby, with BC United disagreeing. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
Ravi Parmar, flanked by MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin Mitzi Dean and former SD62 trustee and Langford fire chief Bob Beckett, announced his candidacy for the NDP to fill the seat vacated by former premier John Horgan on Wednesday (April 12). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Ravi Parmar running for NDP in Langford-Juan de Fuca byelection

Current SD62 board chair and provincial government staffer running to fill John Horgan’s seat

Ravi Parmar, flanked by MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin Mitzi Dean and former SD62 trustee and Langford fire chief Bob Beckett, announced his candidacy for the NDP to fill the seat vacated by former premier John Horgan on Wednesday (April 12). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
B.C. Premier David Eby announces a new public safety plan in Vancouver on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to table budget

Eby promises continued investment in health care, housing and affordability

B.C. Premier David Eby announces a new public safety plan in Vancouver on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy hugs Premier David Eby during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Conroy brings rural perspective to B.C.’s bottom line, may expand speculation tax

Veteran New Democrat surprised she was appointed finance minister in new cabinet

Finance Minister Katrine Conroy hugs Premier David Eby during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks after being sworn in as the province’s 37th premier during a ceremony at the Musqueam Nation, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Premier David Eby will appoint a new cabinet today in a move pundits are saying will be a blend of old and new faces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. finance minister replaced in Premier David Eby’s cabinet shuffle

Former forests minister Katrine Conroy will take over finance portfolio from Selina Robinson

B.C. Premier David Eby speaks after being sworn in as the province’s 37th premier during a ceremony at the Musqueam Nation, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Premier David Eby will appoint a new cabinet today in a move pundits are saying will be a blend of old and new faces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
David Eby when he was B.C. Attorney General. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

David Eby to become B.C.’s new premier today in Vancouver ceremony

Swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin at the Musqueam Community Centre

David Eby when he was B.C. Attorney General. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
British Columbia’s incoming premier David Eby arrives for a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Eby says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside into a neighbourhood that’s healthy and safe. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside healthy, safe

Resolving contentious, complex issues is what governments should do, Eby said

British Columbia’s incoming premier David Eby arrives for a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Eby says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside into a neighbourhood that’s healthy and safe. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, October 20, 2022. David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's new premier by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin in a ceremony in Vancouver on Nov. 18.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

David Eby to be sworn in as B.C. premier at Vancouver Musqueam centre

Traditional venue of Government House in Victoria already booked for a different event

Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, October 20, 2022. David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's new premier by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin in a ceremony in Vancouver on Nov. 18.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks, in Whistler, B.C., on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. John Horgan says some of the greatest lessons he learned while premier of British Columbia came from people he had considered political adversaries.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Exiting B.C. Premier Horgan says he learned to listen, but fuse still burns bright

Outgoing leader says he learned a lot from those considered adversaries

B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks, in Whistler, B.C., on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. John Horgan says some of the greatest lessons he learned while premier of British Columbia came from people he had considered political adversaries.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Val Utgaren, left, Rebecca Johnston, Norman Abbey and Chrissie Rousseau were part of a group of 12 people who turned out in Nanaimo to protest the B.C. NDP party’s handling of the recent party leadership race. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Protesters in Nanaimo criticize B.C. NDP’s leadership contest politics

Extinction Rebellion members picket at Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson’s constituency office

Val Utgaren, left, Rebecca Johnston, Norman Abbey and Chrissie Rousseau were part of a group of 12 people who turned out in Nanaimo to protest the B.C. NDP party’s handling of the recent party leadership race. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Eby will be sworn in as premier on Nov. 18. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

David Eby to be sworn in as B.C. premier on Nov. 18

New BC NDP leader promising action on housing, health care, public safety

Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Eby will be sworn in as premier on Nov. 18. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, October 20, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

David Eby has ‘mixed feelings’ about end of race as he gets set to become premier

Eby is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday after he becomes the party leader

Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, October 20, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward