British Columbia approaches snap election on October 24

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [○ 1 SOURCE] BC NDP leader David Eby accused three Conservative MLAs of belonging to a separatist Facebook group called the B. C. Prosperity Group. vancouver.citynews.ca
• [● 2 SOURCES] An Angus Reid poll conducted between October 15 and 19 showed the BC Conservatives with 46 per cent support and the NDP with 43 per cent.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] David Eby named Brian Tupper, Heather Moss, and David Williams as Conservative MLAs allegedly involved in a separatist group. vancouver.citynews.ca
• [● 2 SOURCES] An early October Angus Reid poll indicated only 10 per cent of respondents viewed Donald Trump or U.S. tariffs as a top provincial issue.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] BC Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson denied the allegations and criticized Eby for impugning his patriotism. vancouver.citynews.ca
• [● 10 SOURCES] The NDP proposes an income tax hike on the wealthiest 3.88 per cent of British Columbians.
• [● 10 SOURCES] Economy/jobs is the top issue for 25 per cent of respondents in a Research Co. poll conducted on Oct. 13.
• [● 10 SOURCES] The B.C. Conservative Party promises to raise the personal income tax exemption to provide a $1,000 break.
• [● 10 SOURCES] The B.C. Green Party proposes wealth taxes of 5 per cent on wealth above $50 million and 20 per cent on wealth above $1 billion.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Lorne Doerkson saw a 10-point increase in voters rating him as the most competent choice.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The BC Conservatives lead the BC NDP by five points among decided voters in a recent poll.
• [● 16 SOURCES] 35 per cent of British Columbians identify mental health and substance use as one of the three biggest community challenges.