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Part of situation: British Columbia snap election results and leadership change (13 clusters)

British Columbia election: Conservatives gain ground in snap poll

British Columbia election snap election BC NDP BC Conservatives provincial campaign

The British Columbia provincial election campaign is intensifying following Premier David Eby’s decision to call a snap election for October 24. Recent polling indicates a shifting political landscape; an Ipsos poll shows the BC Conservatives rising to 42 per cent support, overtaking the BC NDP, which has fallen to 40 per cent.

Political experts suggest the snap election call may have been a miscalculation for the NDP, as the Conservatives have stabilized under new leader Lorne Doerkson following previous internal leadership turmoil. Meanwhile, the NDP has launched attacks against the Conservatives, specifically calling for the removal of North Island candidate Anna Kindy due to her 2022 statements regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

Other candidate developments include the BC Greens announcing former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe as their candidate for Saanich South, and retired First Nations chief Patrick Michell as their candidate for Fraser-Nicola.

Entities

BC Conservative Party · BC Conservatives · BC NDP · BC New Democrats · British Columbia · David Eby · Fair Vote Canada · Lorne Doerkson

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  • [● 6 SOURCES] In 2017, Lapointe committed the Coroners Service to cultural safety and humility for First Nations and Indigenous people. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Lisa Lapointe is running for the BC Greens in the Saanich South riding. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Lapointe is a graduate of the University of British Columbia law school. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [● 7 SOURCES] The provincial election is scheduled for October 24. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Lisa Lapointe served as the chief coroner of British Columbia from 2011 until 2024. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Lisa Lapointe served as the chief coroner of British Columbia from 2011 to 2024. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Lisa Lapointe served as the chair of the Canadian Forum of Chief Coroners and Chief Medical Examiners. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Lisa Lapointe graduated from the University of British Columbia law school. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] In 2017, in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority, Lapointe committed the Coroners Service to cultural safety and humility for Indigenous people. lakecowichangazette.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Lisa Lapointe served as B.C. chief coroner from 2011 until 2024.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Patrick Michell is the B.C. Greens candidate for the Fraser-Nicola riding. missioncityrecord.com · peacearchnews.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Patrick Michell served as chief of the Kanaka Bar Indian Band from 2015 to 2022. missioncityrecord.com · peacearchnews.com

Sources

Former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe to run for B. C. Greens in provincial vote [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
Sara Lopez announces provincial candidacy for BC NDP in North Island [campbellrivermirror.com]
Former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe to run for B. C. Greens in provincial vote [cheknews.ca]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [oakbaynews.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [sookenewsmirror.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - Abbotsford News [abbynews.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News [westerlynews.ca]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [keremeosreview.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [trailtimes.ca]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal [ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [vernonmorningstar.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - Victoria News [vicnews.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [clearwatertimes.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [langleyadvancetimes.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [saanichnews.com]
Retired First Nations chief named B. C. Greens candidate in Fraser-Nicola [peacearchnews.com]
Retired First Nations chief named B. C. Greens candidate in Fraser-Nicola [cloverdalereporter.com]
Retired First Nations chief named B. C. Greens candidate in Fraser-Nicola [aldergrovestar.com]
Retired First Nations chief named B. C. Greens candidate in Fraser-Nicola - Chilliwack Progress [theprogress.com]
Retired First Nations chief named B. C. Greens candidate in Fraser-Nicola [missioncityrecord.com]
Former chief coroner running in Saanich South for B. C. Greens [peninsulanewsreview.com]
Former B. C. chief coroner running in Saanich South for Green Party [crestonvalleyadvance.ca]
Former B. C. chief coroner running in Saanich South for Green Party - Cranbrook Daily Townsman [cranbrooktownsman.com]
Leger Poll for B. C. : Conservatives 39%, NDP 36%, Greens 13% - Indo-Canadian Voice [voiceonline.com]
BC’s Wide-Open Election [innovativeresearch.ca]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [houston-today.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Salmon Arm Observer [saobserver.net]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Vanderhoof Omineca Express [ominecaexpress.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Nanaimo News Bulletin [nanaimobulletin.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [100milefreepress.net]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [thefreepress.ca]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [mapleridgenews.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Port Alberni Valley News [albernivalleynews.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [thenorthernview.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [terracestandard.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [lakecountrycalendar.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Surrey Now-Leader [surreynowleader.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [comoxvalleyrecord.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [revelstokereview.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Kelowna Capital News [kelownacapnews.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [pentictonwesternnews.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Parksville Qualicum News [pqbnews.com]
Sign up to deliver proportional representation door hangers in BC [www.fairvote.ca]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - Haida Gwaii Observer [haidagwaiiobserver.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - Cowichan Valley Citizen [cowichanvalleycitizen.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - Williams Lake Tribune [wltribune.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims - Ladysmith Chronicle [ladysmithchronicle.com]
Retired First Nations chief named B. C. Greens candidate in Fraser-Nicola [agassizharrisonobserver.com]
Former chief coroner running in Saanich South for B. C. Greens [vancouverislandfreedaily.com]
Former B. C. chief coroner running in Saanich South for Green Party [lakecowichangazette.com]
Former B. C. chief coroner running in Saanich South for Green Party [kimberleybulletin.com]
Former B. C. chief coroner running in Saanich South for Green Party [coastmountainnews.com]
BC Conservatives support is up while BC NDP tumble, poll says | Globalnews. ca [globalnews.ca]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [northernsentinel.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - The Interior News - Smithers BC [interior-news.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Nelson Star [nelsonstar.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Quesnel Cariboo Observer [quesnelobserver.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Barriere North Thompson Star [barrierestarjournal.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [grandforksgazette.ca]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [todayinbc.com]
NDP calls on Conservatives to fire North Island candidate over 2022 vaccine claims [chemainusvalleycourier.ca]
David Eby Had the Conservatives on the Ropes — Then He Called an Election - TIM LOUIS - ON THE ISSUES [www.timlouis.ca]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier [caledoniacourier.com]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? [westknews.com]
The Writ's British Columbia Election Tracker [www.thewrit.ca]
Was Eby's snap election call a bad bet for the B. C. NDP? - The Similkameen Spotlight [similkameenspotlight.com]