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Nanaimo provincial election ridings remain NDP, province goes Conservative
Preliminary count has George Anderson and Sheila Malcolmson representing Nanaimo
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cedar experiences the brunt
Letter writer argues Electoral Area A can be expected to face industrial zoning impacts from Nanaimo
B.C. premier-designate Doerkson urges unity and promises swift action after decisive victory
The B.C. Conservative Party will form a majority government following the Oct. 24 election
Polls now closed in B.C. election, counting underway
B.C. voters to determine MLAs for 93 ridings in snap election
Deer illegally shot and killed near Nanaimo’s Buttertubs Marsh: BC Conservation
The BC Conservation Officer Service is asking for the public's help after a deer was illegally shot and killed with a rifle in a residential neighbourhood in Nanaimo early Friday morning. The post Deer illegally shot and killed near Nanaimo’s Buttertubs Marsh: BC Conservation appeared first on CHEK.
NDP’s Sheila Malcolmson projected to win Nanaimo-Gabriola Island
The NDP's Sheila Malcolmson is projected to hold on to her seat of Nanaimo-Gabriola Island riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post NDP’s Sheila Malcolmson projected to win Nanaimo-Gabriola Island appeared first on CHEK.
LIVE: B.C. election night highlights from Vancouver Island and other key ridings
Results will soon start coming in for the 2026 B.C. election, and CHEK News will be sharing notable updates as they come in. The post LIVE: B.C. election night highlights from Vancouver Island and other key ridings appeared first on CHEK.
McNichol holds 90-vote lead in Ladysmith-Oceanside with mail-in ballots outstanding
The Conservative's Kris McNichol is projected to win the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post McNichol holds 90-vote lead in Ladysmith-Oceanside with mail-in ballots outstanding appeared first on CHEK.
Cowichan Valley riding too close to call following election night
The Conservative's Bert Chen is projected to win the Cowichan Valley riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Cowichan Valley riding too close to call following election night appeared first on CHEK.
'I will govern for everyone': B.C. premier-elect Lorne Doerkson lays out priorities of incoming Conservative government
At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, just hours after his election-night victory, Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson said his incoming Conservative majority administration would begin with an independent review of the Government of British Columbia’s challenging finances. He also vowed to make his...
David Eby resigns after becoming first B.C. leader to call a snap election and lose
It was a historic night for David Eby and the BC NDP, but not quite the way he had hoped when he called the snap election on Sept. 22. History was made because this is the first time a leader has called an early snap election in B.C. and lost in the province’s history. While there are similar...
Former Global BC reporter Richard Zussman loses tough riding
It’s official: The BC NDP has lost the 2026 provincial election and lost its majority government in one of the most lopsided election nights in recent history, and some notable candidates have lost hotly contested ridings, like Richard Zussman in Saanich South. Instead, Saanich South went to...
LIVE UPDATES: The ultimate list of B.C. provincial election winners in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
Polls in the 2026 provincial general election in British Columbia will close at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. With the closure of all voting, the ballots are now in the process of being counted. This article will be regularly updated this evening with the projected MLA winners in the...
Blue wave hits Surrey as BC Conservative clinch major victories
A blue wave has hit Surrey as the BC Conservatives saw major wins across the city during Saturday’s provincial election. Surrey was a key battleground for both the BC NDP and Conservatives, with each party directing a steady stream of major platform promises in the city. For example, both the BC...
BC premier-designate Doerkson says province ‘chose change’ in election
The man who was previously a relatively unknown backbench MLA took the reins of the party as an interim leader heading into the election.
Who is Lorne Doerkson, B.C.’s next premier?
The interim B.C. Conservative leader delivered a rollicking victory speech as he revelled in a sweeping majority win, secured in a snap provincial election.
BC election 2026: Find your riding, local candidates
Use the Global News riding look-up tool to find your riding and candidates in the 2026 provincial election. BC NDP leader David Eby called the snap election in September.
Sgt. Morgan Wong remembered by sister as ‘bravest and funniest’ at funeral
According to Sgt. Morgan Wong's family, the 26-year-old was training at CFB Wainwright to prepare to deploy on his second tour in Europe.
Ukraine says its military did not violate Starlink terms, disputing Elon Musk claim
Ukrainian officials have disputed claims by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk that the country's military violated Starlink's terms of service by using the civilian satellite internet network for offensive drone strikes. Serhii Beskrestnov, a defence technology adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said...
Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future.
Lula Wins Re-election as Bolsonaro Rejects Result
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s win ended a string of conservative victories in Latin America. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, called for the election to be annulled.
Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison
Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.
Deeply divided Israel braces for pivotal election
After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.