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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Anna Kindy projected to win North Island
The Conservatives' Anna Kindy is projected to win the North Island riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Anna Kindy projected to win North Island 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.
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‘Well-known evil empire’: Barack Obama mocks President Trump’s trade war with Canada
Former President Barack Obama, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at Cass Technical High School Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) The post ‘Well-known evil empire’: Barack Obama mocks President Trump’s trade war with Canada appeared first on CHEK.
Will Cole-Hamilton projected to win Courtenay-Comox
The NDP's Will Cole-Hamilton is projected to win the Courtenay-Comox riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post Will Cole-Hamilton projected to win Courtenay-Comox appeared first on CHEK.
Convicted murderer attending McGill law school back in custody Saturday
The Correctional Service of Canada said in a statement that a warrant was issued for Jeffrey Ewert and his conditional release has been suspended.
NDP’s Darlene Rotchford projected to win Esquimalt-Colwood
The NDP's Darlene Rotchford is projected to win the Esquimalt-Colwood riding in the 2026 provincial election. The post NDP’s Darlene Rotchford projected to win Esquimalt-Colwood appeared first on CHEK.