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.
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Cathie Ounsted wins Saanich South riding for BC Conservatives
The BC Conservative Party's Cathie Ounsted is projected to win the Saanich South riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Cathie Ounsted wins Saanich South riding for BC Conservatives appeared first on CHEK.
Home shot up in Fort St. John, B.C., no one hurt, RCMP say
A home in Fort St John, B.C., has been peppered with gunshots. The post Home shot up in Fort St. John, B.C., no one hurt, RCMP say appeared first on CHEK.
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.
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.
Grace Lore projected to reclaim Victoria-Beacon Hill seat
BC NDP incumbent MLA Grace Lore is projected to return to her seat in Victoria-Beacon Hill for a third term. The post Grace Lore projected to reclaim Victoria-Beacon Hill seat appeared first on CHEK.
Counting begins as polls close in British Columbia’s snap election
British Columbians are voting today in an early election called by NDP Leader David Eby in the biggest gamble of his political life. The post Counting begins as polls close in British Columbia’s snap election appeared first on CHEK.
Ravi Parmar retains Langford-Highlands for BC NDP
Ravi Parmar is projected to reclaim the Langford-Highlands riding for the BC NDP in the 2026 provincial election. The post Ravi Parmar retains Langford-Highlands for BC NDP appeared first on CHEK.
Mike Hicks projected to win Juan de Fuca-Malahat winner
Mike Hicks of the BC Conservatives is projected to win the Juan de Fuca-Malahat riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Mike Hicks projected to win Juan de Fuca-Malahat winner appeared first on CHEK.
B.C. Conservatives win majority, with Lorne Doerkson to be premier
The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting the Conservative Party of British Columbia will form a majority government in the province, after a snap provincial election called two years early backfired on the NDP. The post B.C. Conservatives win majority, with Lorne Doerkson to be premier...
BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins bid for riding on Vancouver Island
BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan is projected to win the riding of Saanich North and the Islands. The post BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins bid for riding on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK.
BC NDP Leader David Eby wins Vancouver-Point Grey, loses election
The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has been re-elected in his riding of Vancouver-Point Grey, but his party has lost the election to the B.C. Conservative Party. The post BC NDP Leader David Eby wins Vancouver-Point Grey, loses election...
Nina Krieger, NDP incumbent, projected to win Victoria-Swan Lake
The BC NDP's Nina Krieger is projected to win the Victoria-Swan Lake riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Nina Krieger, NDP incumbent, projected to win Victoria-Swan Lake appeared first on CHEK.
B.C. Conservative’s Lorne Doerkson sets out urgent priorities to govern
British Columbia's premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says his government will launch an independent review of the province's finances, set up a commission on keeping emergency rooms open and make a plan to lower taxes when the legislature returns. The post B.C. Conservative’s Lorne Doerkson sets out...
Final push for political leaders on last day of B.C. election campaign
It's the final push in a campaign that will shape B.C.'s future for the next four years. Political leaders making their last pitch to voters, hoping to turn momentum into votes, or at least keep what they went into this election with. The post Final push for political leaders on last day of B.C....
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.
Grizzly bear spotted along Zeballos mainline on North Vancouver Island
A juvenile grizzly bear was spotted dashing across the Zeballos Logging Road on northern Vancouver Island, B.C. at the end of September. The post Grizzly bear spotted along Zeballos mainline on North Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK.
Where the parties stand on drugs and crime
The BC NDP and Conservative Party of BC platforms are light on promised solutions to address the ongoing unregulated toxic drug crisis, aiming policy instead at street disorder. The post Where the parties stand on drugs and crime appeared first on CHEK.
Final voting day underway in B.C. election
The final chance to vote in the provincial election is now underway, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The post Final voting day underway in B.C. election appeared first on CHEK.
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.