BC Election

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Cullen’s loss ends 20 years of political life for the former MLA and MP

October 25, 2024 by Dan Mesec

Although it’s not yet clear who will govern B.C. in the coming weeks and years, what is clear is that the Conservative Party of B.C. is alive and well.

A blue wave swept across most of the province on Oct. 19th, especially in rural and Northern, B.C. The Conservatives had zero seats after the 2020 election and now they’ll have at least 45, two shy of a majority.

Incumbents from both the NDP and those from the former BC United Party lost their seats this election. Nathan Cullen, a former long-time Member of Parliament for Northwest B.C. and a former cabinet minister in the previous provincial NDP Government, lost his seat to Conservative MLA-elect Sharon Hartwell in the riding of Bulkley Valley-Stikine, bringing an end to a 20-year run in provincial and federal politics.

CICK News spoke to Nathan Cullen about his election loss.

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Green Party taps Gitanyow member Wil Marsden to represent them in Bulkley Valley-Stikine at the 11th hour

October 17, 2024 by Dan Mesec

As the clock ticks down to election day on October 19th, CICK News has invited each candidate in the riding of Bulkley Valley-Stikine to talk about their campaigns and platforms.

Just before the nomination period closed for provincial candidates in the 2024 election, the Green Party of B.C. tapped Wil Marsden to run for them in Bulkley Valley-Stikine.

The Gitanyow member is a first time candidate and hopes to bring attention to the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, which he opposes, as he feels it will only worsen the climate crisis.

He spoke to CICK News about the pipeline as well as other important issues in the riding.

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CHP’s Rod Taylor looks to grow his support in Bulkley Valley-Stikine on “family values”

October 17, 2024 by Dan Mesec

As the clock ticks down to election day on October 19th, CICK News has invited each candidate in the riding of Bulkley Valley-Stikine to talk about their campaigns and platforms.

Rod Taylor, Provincial and National leader of the Christian Heritage Party is running again in this year’s Provincial election on Oct. 19^th in the riding of Bulkley Valley-Stikine.

Taylor, a long-time resident of the Bulkley Valley, looks to grow his support and run on a platform of abortion control, small government anti-diversity laws.

Taylor is the longest running candidate in the riding, standing for the CHP for more than 25 years.

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NDP’s Nathan Cullen hopes to hold on to his seat, as Conservative support grows in Bulkley Valley-Stikine

October 16, 2024 by Dan Mesec

As the clock ticks down to election day on October 19th, CICK News has invited each candidate in the riding of Bulkley Valley-Stikine to talk about their campaigns and platforms.

This interview features the incumbent, the NDP’s Nathan Cullen, who is seeking his second term as the MLA.

Conservative support in the riding has been growing for years. There is a possibility that his main rival, the former mayor of Telkwa and Conservative Party of B.C.’s Sharon Hartwell can claim this long held NDP riding. Hartwell was not available for these interviews, but other candidates, the Green Party’s Wil Marsden and the Christian Heritage Party’s Rod Taylor will be featured in upcoming interviews.

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Nanaimo-Gabriola Island Candidates present their case to students and young voters at VIUSU All Candidate Forum

October 15, 2024 by Lauryn Mackenzie

This is part two of a two-part report on the VIUSU All Candidate Forum from October 8.

From the Nanaimo-Gabriola Island riding, the event featured Shirley Lambrecht candidate for the BC Green Party, Sheila Malcolmson the BC NDP candidate, and Dale Parker candidate for the Conservative Party of BC to discuss topics important to post-secondary students.

Hosted by the VIU Students’ Union and VIU Political Science program the candidates were asked five key questions VIUSU gathered from students at the university. The topics covered, housing, food security, Truth and Reconciliation, tuition, and mental health resources.

Part one featured candidates from Nanaimo-Lantzville.

With files from Jesse Woodward.

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Nanaimo-Lantzville candidates speak on student-centred questions at VIUSU All Candidate Forum

October 15, 2024 by Lauryn Mackenzie

To help people determine who they’re going to vote for in the October 19 provincial election, VIU Students’ Union and VIU Political Science program hosted an All Candidates Forum last week.

This is program is part one of a two-part report on the VIUSU All Candidate Forum from October 8. Part two will feature the Nanaimo-Gabriola Island candidates.

The candidates were asked five key questions VIUSU gathered from students at the university. The topics covered, housing, food security, Truth and Reconciliation, tuition, and mental health resources.

For the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding, the event featured BC NDP candidate George Anderson, Conservative Party of BC candidate Gwen O’Mahony and BC Green Party candidate Lia Versaevel to discuss topics important to post-secondary students.

Listen to part 2 here.

With files from Jesse Woodward.

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Head to head with NDP Candidate Shar McCrory of the PG-Mackenzie riding

October 15, 2024 by Ian Gregg

The NDP’s Prince George–Mackenzie riding candidate Shar McCrory talks to CFURadio about why she’s invested in the district and what she wants to bring to Northern BC.

The riding is also contested by James Steidle of the Green party, Kiel Giddens of the BC Conservative Party , and Rachel Weber running as an independent.

McCrory says her true strengths lay in meeting, talking, and advocating with people. She wants to bring her skills to Victoria and passionately advocate for her riding. Before getting involved in School District politics, she worked and was laid off from, local resource sector employment, affording her a range of perspective. At the top of her agenda is supporting those affected by inflation, and a stressed healthcare system. She is following up with us on her party’s stance on nuclear energy.

In the meantime, have a listen as CFURadio strives to capture all the candidates running in the Prince George Lheidli T’enneh area.

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Provincial election kicks off in Nanaimo

September 27, 2024 by Lauryn Mackenzie

It has been almost a week since the writ dropped, marking the start of the 43rd provincial election in British Columbia.

This provincial election also sees new ridings for residents in the central Vancouver Island area. The former Nanaimo electoral district is now called Nanaimo-Gabriola Island which outlines the south half of Nanaimo including Gabriola Island. As well the new Nanaimo-Lantzville electoral district will combine the northern half of Nanaimo and Lantzville together.

In Nanaimo-Gabriola Island, the current candidates on the ballot are Shirley Lambrecht with the BC Green Party, Sheila Malcolmson with the BC NDP, and Dale Parker with the Conservative Party of BC.

For Nanaimo-Lantzville, the current candidates are George Anderson with the BC NDP, Gwen O’Mahony with the Conservative Party of BC, and Lia Versaevel with the BC Green Party.

CHLY reached out to each of the six candidates to see how they were feeling in the first week of the election.

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North Coast-Haida Gwaii Conservative and NDP candidates hit the campaign trail

September 25, 2024 by Dan Mesec

The writ has officially dropped for the B.C. Provincial election — which could see a new government elected on October 19^th, because the Conservative and NDP are neck and neck in the latest polls.

Across the northwest, candidates have been hitting the pavement, door knocking and erecting campaign signs during the first weekend as the official campaign gets underway.

The NDP’s Tamara Davidson, taking over for longtime MLA Jennifer Rice, who has decided to step away from provincial politics. Davidson plans to focus on continuing the work Rice started.

Conservative candidate for North Coast-Haida Gwaii, Chris Sankey, says the NDP have failed the residents of North Coast-Haida Gwaii and he plans to be their voice in Victoria, aiming to unseat the NDP here after more than 30 years.

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B.C. United Party leader raises concerns over opiate crisis, promises action

May 7, 2024 by Surjit Atwal

Kevin Falcon, leader of the B.C. United Party, has expressed concerns over the escalating opiate drug crisis, citing a continuous deterioration during the current government’s tenure.

In a CIVL radio interview, Falcon highlighted the alarming death rate of 2,511 individuals in 2023, labelling it as the highest in British Columbia’s history.

He emphasized the personal tragedies behind each statistic and pledged swift action if his party formed a government after the upcoming election. The B.C. United Party aims to reverse the government’s drug decriminalization policy within 30 days and prioritize treatment-based approaches to combat substance abuse.

Listen to the complete interview for more. This interview is part of a series that is running on CIVL Radio ahead of the upcoming BC election.

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B.C. Green Party Leader urges government action on opioid crisis

May 7, 2024 by Surjit Atwal

Sonia Furstenau, the leader of the Green Party in B.C., recently described the severity of the opioid crisis in the province, describing it as a pressing public health emergency.

In a CIVL radio interview, Furstenau said that the crisis extends beyond Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley, affecting the entire province, with a devastating toll of six to seven lives lost daily. She attributed the crisis to a highly toxic drug supply controlled by organized crime.

Furstenau urged immediate government action, advocating for the regulation of a safe prescription drug supply and the provision of comprehensive support services ranging from education to mental health for individuals struggling with addiction.

Listen to the complete interview for more. This interview is part of a series that is running on CIVL Radio ahead of the upcoming BC election.

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B.C. Conservative leader urges stop to government-funded drugs, backs mandatory treatment

April 29, 2024 by Surjit Atwal

John Rustad, the leader of the British Columbia Conservative Party, says that the BC government’s provision of funded drugs must cease.

In an interview with CIVL, he spoke about a shift towards prioritizing treatment to wean individuals off drugs, potentially necessitating involuntary treatment. Rustad warns that doctors have indicated a critical timeframe of two to three years within which action must be taken to avert an uncontrollable situation.

Listen to the complete interview for more. This interview is part of a series that is running on CIVL Radio about the opioid crisis and housing crisis ahead of the BC election.

Cullen’s loss ends 20 years of political life for the former MLA and MP

Green Party taps Gitanyow member Wil Marsden to represent them in Bulkley Valley-Stikine at the 11th hour

CHP’s Rod Taylor looks to grow his support in Bulkley Valley-Stikine on “family values”

NDP’s Nathan Cullen hopes to hold on to his seat, as Conservative support grows in Bulkley Valley-Stikine

Nanaimo-Gabriola Island Candidates present their case to students and young voters at VIUSU All Candidate Forum

Nanaimo-Lantzville candidates speak on student-centred questions at VIUSU All Candidate Forum

Head to head with NDP Candidate Shar McCrory of the PG-Mackenzie riding

Provincial election kicks off in Nanaimo

North Coast-Haida Gwaii Conservative and NDP candidates hit the campaign trail

B.C. United Party leader raises concerns over opiate crisis, promises action

B.C. Green Party Leader urges government action on opioid crisis

B.C. Conservative leader urges stop to government-funded drugs, backs mandatory treatment

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