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Doerkson named interim B.C. Conservative leader after Findlay resigns

Politics Emily Joveski -
Lorne Doerkson has been named interim B.C. Conservative leader following Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation amid ongoing caucus turmoil.

B.C. Conservatives name new party president, vice-president amid Findlay shake-up

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is shaking up the party’s executive, naming a new president and vice-president.

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Kootenay unemployment rate dips to 4.9% in September

Labour
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 4.9 per cent in September, down from 5.8 per cent the previous month and six per cent a year earlier.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
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 drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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