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“But such was the level of anger and disgust over NDP Leader David Eby’s move to call a snap election – amid provincewide municipal elections no less, and with two years left in his mandate – that the public decided B.C.”

“Doerkson became the party’s interim leader just days before the snap election was called Sept. 22 by outgoing New Democrat premier David Eby, and the victory ends nearly a decade of NDP government in the province.”

“Indeed, the scale and magnitude of Eby’s misreading of the B.C. electorate in calling his early snap election cannot be understated and it may well be the greatest political blunder in Canadian history.”

“Does it really matter if voters are unhappy about the upcoming snap election in British Columbia?”

“Former prime minister Jean Chrétien twice called early elections during his tenure, but it was his second gamble that was seen as a major payoff.”

“A lot has happened since the B.C. snap election was called.”

“New Democrat Leader David Eby called the snap provincial election on Tuesday, just days after B.C.”

““I knew the seriousness of the situation, of course, with rumours of a snap election being called, so at that point, I said yes.””

“A leadership election must be called within a year of Findlay’s resignation, and the rules state pretty clearly that “An Interim Leader may not be a Leadership Candidate.””

“Is B.C. really going to elect the guy with the terrible track record, who called a self-serving election, and who announced that he cannot work with colleagues over differences of opinion?”

“Eby said neither he nor his party have been perfect while in government, but he defended his snap election call, saying he needed a stronger mandate to respond to tariff threats from the United States.”

“Eby opened the debate by laying out his rationale for calling a snap election two years ahead of schedule, saying he needed a strong mandate to meet the “existential moment” the province finds itself in.”

“She called the prospect of a snap election being called by Eby a “cynical move.””

“Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is vowing to lead her fractured party into a potential snap election amid mounting speculation that Premier David Eby could soon send British Columbians to the polls.”

“She called the prospect of a snap election by David Eby “cynical move.””

“VICTORIA - Lorne Doerkson says a future Conservative government in British Columbia under his leadership would not bring in new taxes, if elected on Oct. 24, when British Columbians head to the polls in a snap election called last week.”

“Conservative Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson is set to make a campaign announcement as the provincial snap election nears the end of its first week.”

“But a snap provincial election called before then would override that.”

“Speculation about a snap election being called, less than two years since the 2024 election, intensified Monday when the NDP announced that cabinet minister Lana Popham won't be running for a sixth term.”

“Findlay called the prospect of a snap election a “cynical move” by a premier who knew she would win a Sept. 26 byelection in Abbotsford-Mission.”

“Findlay called the prospect of a snap election a “cynical move” by a premier who knew she would win a Sept. 26 by-election in Abbotsford-Mission.”

“Milobar and some other defectors who had joined CentreBC returned to the BC Conservatives after a snap election was called.”

“On Sept. 22, Premier David Eby called a snap provincial election, citing the “existential” threat of U.S.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

“BC NDP leader David Eby called a snap election in September, making the provincial election day one week after the municipal elections.”

““You wrote a book about how to sue the police.” - Alberta voting locations extend hours after late openings, delaying referendum results - Report finds more than $40M in excess claims, misconduct in Winnipeg police HQ construction - Trustees in supervised…”

“VICTORIA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby is appealing to Green voters as the snap election slated for Oct. 24 enters its final week, but Green Party Leader Emily Lowan says he is trying to scare voters into choosing him.”

“The provincial election called by Eby takes place one week after municipal elections in B.C. on Oct. 17.”

“Now, the 26-year-old from the Saanich Peninsula is leading British Columbia’s Green Party in a snap election campaign and running to represent the same region where she camped, snorkelled and crabbed in her childhood.”

“Conservatives during the snap provincial election campaign.”

“NDP Leader David Eby called a snap election last month in hopes of taking advantage of internal strife within the rival BC Conservative Party, but his party is now lagging in the polls.”

“Whether an unelected campaign official should be held accountable for comments has become an issue in British Columbia’s election, with NDP Leader David Eby calling on interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson to fire his party’s campaign director.”

“When NDP Leader David Eby called the snap election on Sept. 22, he said British Columbia needed a “firebreak” against Trump’s economic attacks and Trump-style politics, which he said were threatening to infect the province.”

“It’s now been two weeks since Eby called that snap election, with Thursday marking the midway point of the campaign, but it’s a crucial time as families gather this holiday weekend and next week’s leaders debate.”

“Following weeks of division and defections, Findlay resigned as Conservative leader just days before NDP Leader David Eby called the snap election.”

“The weekend deadline caps a hurried nomination period triggered by NDP Leader David Eby’s snap election call on Sept. 22 and marked by considerable political tumult, including defections, infighting and party-switching on the right, and frustration over the…”

“You said this past week that Americans can expect lower gasoline prices and diesel prices by Election Day.”

“Experts warn voter turnout could suffer, especially in municipal races planned years before Premier David Eby called a snap election on Sept. 22.”

“New Democrat Leader David Eby, and praise for a planned pipeline from Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson fuelled British Columbia’s snap election campaign on Thursday.”

“Despite the resignation of B.C.’s Conservative leader, and the appointment of an interim one, British Columbians find themselves in the middle of a snap election.”

“Elliott becomes the second of the five final Conservative leadership contestants to announce they’ll run in the snap election, joining former legislator Peter Milobar, who will be running again in Kamloops-Centre.”

“A new tax on unsold condominiums was among the promises British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby made Friday in the first week of the snap election he called for Oct. 24.”

“RCMP watchdog postpones report on B.C. resource standoff policing due to snap election Report on Community-Industry Response Group 'should be released right away,' says regional chief First Nations leaders and civil liberties advocates are concerned after the…”

“TOP STORY Recommended Videos When Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa called a snap election in 1976, the official reason was that he needed a new mandate to address “a number of very important events (that) will affect the future of Quebec.””

“Eby called a snap election for Oct. 24, one week after the municipal election on Oct. 17. -with files from The Canadian Press”

“The Opposition British Columbia Conservatives have scrapped an appearance by new interim leader Lorne Doerkson and his caucus, citing a possible snap election call.”

“British Columbia Conservatives regroup Four dissident MLAs are rejoining the BC Conservatives as the province’s Opposition attempts to bolster its ranks ahead of a possible snap election and just a day after its leader resigned.”

“VICTORIA - B.C. cabinet minister Lana Popham says she won’t run for a sixth term, deepening speculation about a snap election being called.”

“Findlay may also have to contend with another party if an election is called, after former caucus member Peter Milobar became the new leader of the CentreBC party.”

“Milobar said on Friday that now is the time for British Columbians to realize there is a new party on the ballot, especially if Eby is thinking of calling a snap election.”

“IN OTHER NEWS There are two potential snap elections in the air, fuelled by no other purpose than the fact it would allow an incumbent government to capitalize on a brief (and potentially fleeting) moment of electability.”

“Conservative Leader will stay Kerry-Lynne Findlay is vowing to lead her fractured party into a potential snap election amid mounting speculation that Premier David Eby could soon send British Columbians to the polls.”