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Former B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver running as CentreBC candidate in fall election

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Andrew Weaver is running as a CentreBC candidate in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the same Victoria-area riding he previously represented as a B.C. Green MLA.

MLA Harman Bhangu is 11th candidate to enter B.C. Conservative leadership race

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Harman Bhangu aimed to position himself as an alternative to those he called “political elites” as he launched his B.C. Conservative leadership campaign on Wednesday. The post MLA Harman Bhangu is 11th candidate to enter B.C. Conservative leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. The post B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting appeared first on AM 1150.

Eby warns more public sector cuts ahead as B.C. prepares 2026 budget

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said further public sector cuts are coming as the government prepares to table a 2026 budget he has described as “challenging.” The post Eby warns more public sector cuts ahead as B.C. prepares 2026 budget appeared first on AM 1150.

Rustad silent on B.C. Conservative leadership comeback rumours

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
John Rustad addressed rumours that he plans to run in the B.C. Conservative leadership race by simply saying in a social media post, “no comment.” The remark came after reporter Rob Shaw said on X that Rustad recently requested and received a leadership application package from the party. The B.C. Conservative Party’s executive director, Angelo […] The post Rustad silent on B.C. Conservative leadership comeback rumours appeared first on AM 1150.

MLA Steve Kooner joins B.C. Conservative leadership race

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Steve Kooner is joining the growing field of B.C. Conservative leadership candidates. The post MLA Steve Kooner joins B.C. Conservative leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

Harper-era federal cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay enters B.C. Conservative leadership race

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Kerry-Lynne Findlay is running for the leadership of the B.C. Conservatives to prevent what she calls a “Liberal takeover” of the party. The post Harper-era federal cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay enters B.C. Conservative leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

Former Save-On-Foods boss Darrell Jones enters B.C. Conservative leadership race

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Retired grocery executive Darrell Jones says he’s joining the B.C. Conservative leadership race.  The post Former Save-On-Foods boss Darrell Jones enters B.C. Conservative leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

Former Save-On-Foods boss Darrell Jones enters B.C. Conservative leadership race

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Retired grocery executive Darrell Jones says he’s joining the B.C. Conservative leadership race.  The post Former Save-On-Foods boss Darrell Jones enters B.C. Conservative leadership race appeared first on AM 1150.

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

Provincial Reporter 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 Reporter 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.

Former Liberal minister announced bid for B.C. Conservative leadership

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Iain Black says he plans to run in the B.C. Conservative leadership race. The post Former Liberal minister announced bid for B.C. Conservative leadership appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
A group of British Columbia and Washington state legislators say they have signed an agreement to collaborate on shared goals. The post B.C., Washington legislators sign new co-operation agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. Conservatives announce committee to organize leadership race

Provincial Reporter 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: B.C. Greens leader Emily Lowan looks to the grassroots

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
B.C. Green Party leader Emily Lowan says she observed many of the same themes affecting communities across the province during her month-long “Fight the Oligarchs Tour.”  The post Year in review: B.C. Greens leader Emily Lowan looks to the grassroots appeared first on AM 1150.

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

Provincial Reporter 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.

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