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
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B.C. Votes 2026: Conservative Kevin Acton elected as Vernon-Lumby MLA
B.C. Conservative candidate wins his first term as an MLA
B.C. Votes 2026: BC Conservative Pavneet Singh wins Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding
Singh won the riding by over 3,000 votes at the time of publication
2026 B.C. election sees record low turnout as Conservatives win majority
The 2026 provincial election happened a week after the municipal election
David Eby steps down as B.C. NDP leader after party loses election
The B.C. Conservative Party is projected to win enough seats to form government
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.
George Anderson, incumbent NDP, projected to win Nanaimo-Lantzville
The NDP's George Anderson has held onto his seat in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding. The post George Anderson, incumbent NDP, projected to win Nanaimo-Lantzville appeared first on CHEK.
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.
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.
BC Green Leader Emily Lowan clinches seat in Vancouver Island riding
BC Green Leader Emily Lowan has won the riding of Saanich North and the Islands. Lowan, 26, was running against Kayla Bryson of the NDP, Ryan Windsor of the Conservatives, and CentreBC’s Richard Smith. According to preliminary results from Elections BC, Lowan received 3,348 votes. Lowan, who was...
Canadian lottery winner first told wife they won much lower prize before big reveal
A trip to the store to buy a light bulb ended up shining a light on a brighter future for a Canadian lottery player. The route led Mehrdad P. of Maple Ridge, B.C., past a gas station, where he decided to check his ticket for the Oct. 9, 2026 Lotto Max draw. Mehrdad used a self-scanner to check...
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...
Conservatives projected to win majority government, with Lorne Doerkson as new B.C. premier
Lorne Doerkson is set to become British Columbia’s next premier after leading the Conservative Party of B.C. to a victory in today’s provincial general election, ending decade of provincial rule under the BC NDP. The Conservatives are now projected to form a majority government following. As of...
Inside the BC NDP bus for the last stretch of David Eby's campaign
On the last day before the provincial election, David Eby made a final attempt to earn votes that he now desperately needs to win the election he called just weeks ago. At a media availability outside the Surrey Fleetwood campaign office just after 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 — under the...
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.
Canadian women win relay gold, Laoun takes 500m silver at short track World Tour opener
The Canadian quartet of Florence Brunelle, Courtney Sarault, Claudia Gagnon and Danaé Blais captured gold in a chaotic women’s 3,000-metre relay final at the ISU Short Track World Tour opener in Vancouver on Saturday night.
Energized Leafs continue hot roll with 7-2 win
Picking the Toronto Maple Leafs to win in Edmonton has become a safe bet in recent years.
Leafs scorch Oilers 7-2 for fourth win in a row
William Nylander had two goals, including the 300th of his career, as the Toronto Maple Leafs scorched the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 on Saturday.
Senators chalk up win to maturity, systems
There are lessons to be learned in every game and the Ottawa Senators, so far, are proving to be good students.
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.