Tag: John Rustad

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election this fall

Politics Emily Joveski - September 24, 2026

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in Nechako Lakes, ending his more than two decades in provincial politics.

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

Politics Emily Joveski - September 21, 2026

B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.

The B.C. Conservatives are down 13 MLAs since the 2024 election. Here’s a timeline.

Politics Emily Joveski - August 28, 2026

The B.C. Conservatives are facing a wave of defections, with six MLAs leaving the caucus this month amid turmoil over Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.

Elections B.C. says it will issue recall petition against Dallas Brodie

Politics Emily Joveski - May 14, 2026

A recall petition targeting Independent MLA Dallas Brodie in Vancouver-Quilchena will move ahead this month after Elections B.C. approved the application under the province’s recall law.

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

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - February 18, 2026

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.

Rustad silent on B.C. Conservative leadership comeback rumours

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - February 6, 2026

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 - February 4, 2026

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.

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

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - January 19, 2026

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 - January 16, 2026

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.

B.C. Conservatives announce committee to organize leadership race

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - January 5, 2026

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

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - December 23, 2025

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.

Eby blasts B.C. court rulings on Indigenous rights and title as overreaching

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - December 10, 2025

Premier David Eby slammed recent court decisions in British Columbia related to Indigenous rights and title, in remarks at a B.C. Chamber of Commerce event on Wednesday. The post Eby blasts B.C. court rulings on Indigenous rights and title as overreaching appeared first on AM 1150.

Rustad officially steps down as B.C. Conservative leader

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - December 4, 2025

John Rustad said he is resigning as Leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia and as Leader of the official Opposition. The post Rustad officially steps down as B.C. Conservative leader appeared first on AM 1150.

Rustad ousted as B.C. Conservative leader, dispute over authority continues

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - December 3, 2025

The B.C. Conservative party says John Rustad is out as party leader, just hours after Rustad said he wouldn’t bow to mounting calls for him to step down. The post Rustad ousted as B.C. Conservative leader, dispute over authority continues appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. leaders welcome new lumber supports, criticize steel measures

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - November 26, 2025

British Columbia leaders are welcoming a range of new measures from the federal government intended to support Canada’s lumber industry, but say the new supports for steel fall short of what the province needs. The post B.C. leaders welcome new lumber supports, criticize steel measures appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski - November 20, 2025

The government’s bill to accelerate the construction of the North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading Wednesday evening, despite opposition from B.C. Conservatives and the Greens. The post B.C. passes bill to fast-track $6B North Coast transmission line appeared first on AM 1150.

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