News Items tag as: B.C. NDP

Okanagan candidates try to navigate election campaign after BC United drops out
August 29, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Candidates in the Okanagan are working out how to move forward after the BC United Party’s announcement that its campaign will be suspended. Some candidates are doubling down and staying the course, while others are unsure of what’s to come and open to new opportunities.
City councillor has competition for Kamloops-Centre BC NDP nomination
June 06, 2024 - 11:15 AM

A former international student and insurance manager is going up against a Kamloops city councillor for the opportunity to run for the BC NDP in the upcoming provincial election.
BC Conservatives hold upper hand against BC United: poll
April 23, 2024 - 3:33 PM

A survey shows the BC NDP winning the 2024 provincial election while the BC Conservatives sit in a comfortable second place as BC United and the BC Greens trail behind.
Town hall with B.C. Premier for residents of Vernon-Monashee and Boundary-Similkameen
March 29, 2024 - 1:00 PM

Residents of Vernon-Monashee and Boundary-Similkameen get their chance to ask Premier David Eby anything.
Rebranded BC United trailing both NDP and Conservative parties: poll
March 21, 2024 - 12:00 PM

A new poll on the popular vote in BC shows the governing New Democrats with the most support, very closely followed by the Conservatives with the opposition BC United far behind.
An NDP win in Kelowna? 'More of a chance than we've had in years'
March 07, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The BC NDP has high hopes for Kelowna in the upcoming provincial election whether it's because of demographics, new ridings or a split vote.
B.C. NDP select candidate for Boundary-Similkameen
September 24, 2020 - 1:44 PM

The B.C. NDP has announced its candidate in Boundary-Similkameen for next month’s provincial election.
Summerland Mayor Toni Boot to run for B.C. NDP in Penticton
September 16, 2020 - 2:26 PM

The NDP have selected a candidate to run in the Penticton riding in the next provincial election.
Overdose crisis a top priority for B.C.'s new Mental Health and Addictions Minister
August 16, 2017 - 11:33 AM

For the first time in 16 years, there’s a new political party in power for B.C. and with new power comes new responsibilities.

The NDP-Green coalition headed by Premier John Horgan has introduced a new cabinet role – the Mental Health and Addictions Minister. Judy Darcy, MLA for New Westminster, will be the province’s first minister of this kind.
Is Green the new orange for Interior voters?
May 10, 2017 - 4:30 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Last night, a majority of voters across the province were looking for change. Around most of the province, that meant enough gains for the B.C. NDP to upset the B.C. Liberal dynasty, at least as it appears today.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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