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Huntington defeats Oppal in B.C. election recount Video
Independent candidate Vicki Huntington has defeated high profile B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Wally Oppal in the riding of Delta South in one of two provincial election recounts concluded on Tuesday.
Oppal falls behind in see-saw Delta South recount
B.C. Liberal Wally Oppal fell behind in Monday's initial recount of ballots cast in Delta South in the May 12 provincial election. Absentee votes will still need to be counted Tuesday before the final result will be announced Wednesday.
Record low voter turnout in B.C. election
Voter turnout in B.C.'s provincial election hit a record low on Tuesday, with only 50 per cent of eligible voters bothering to vote, a full eight percentage points less than the 58 per cent that voted in 2005.
Oppal awaits results of recount for Delta South seat
There will be an automatic recount in the Delta South riding after preliminary election results show star Liberal candidate Wally Oppal beat independent Vicki Huntington by a mere two votes.
Re-elected Campbell to focus on strengthening B.C.'s economy Video
Gordon Campbell says reviving the province's economy is his main task as he heads into a historic third straight term as the province's premier, but other issues — such as health care and the environment — are also on the agenda.
Campbell wins 3rd straight term in B.C. Video
B.C. Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell has won an historic third straight term as the province's premier. Preliminary results in Tuesday's B.C. election show Campbell's Liberals leading with 45.7 per cent of the popular vote, ahead of Carole James's NDP at 42.2 per cent.
NDP defeated in B.C., but James to stay on
The NDP has been defeated for the third straight time in B.C., but party leader Carole James has won her seat and says she had no immediate plans to step down.
B.C. voters turn thumbs down on STV
British Columbia's voters have soundly rejected electoral reform, defeating the proposed shift to a proportional representation system by a wide margin.
New Democrats take three key Victoria-area ridings
The B.C. New Democrat Party has won three key ridings in the Victoria area of Vancouver Island.
Oppal takes Delta South by two votes
B.C. Liberal Wally Oppal beat star Independent candidate Vicki Huntington by two votes in the restructured riding of Delta South in the tightest race of B.C.'s general election.
Liberals, NDP neck and neck in Vancouver
The race for Vancouver's ridings couldn't have been closer: The B.C. Liberals took the slight majority, scoring six out of a total of 11 seats.
NDP fares well on Vancouver Island
The largest riding on Vancouver Island has been taken by incumbent NDP MLA Claire Felicity Trevena.
NDP's Corrigan wins Burnaby-Deer Lake nailbiter
NDP candidate Kathy Corrigan has won the neck-and-neck race for Metro Vancouver's suburban riding of Burnaby-Deer Lake by fewer than 300 votes.
Liberals, NDP split 10 northern Interior ridings
The B.C. Liberal Party won five and the NDP won five, evenly splitting the ten ridings in B.C.'s northern Interior.
B.C. Liberals take 10 ridings in southern Interior
The B.C. Liberals have taken 10 ridings in B.C.'s southern interior, while the NDP scopped up only four.
Liberals take five key Lower Mainland ridings
The B.C. Liberals have taken five key ridings in the Lower Mainland in B.C.'s 2009 provincial election.
Disappointing night for B.C. Greens
Election night was sobering for the Green Party of B.C. not a single candidate managed to capture a seat in the provincial legislature.
Campbell re-elected in home riding of Vancouver-Point Grey
Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell has been re-elected in his home riding of Vancouver-Point Grey.
NDP leader Carole James re-elected in Victoria-Beacon Hill
New Democratic Party Leader Carole James has been re-elected in her home riding of Victoria-Beacon Hill, CBC News projects.
Green leader defeated in home riding of Esquimalt-Royal Roads
Green party Leader Jane Sterk has been defeated in her home riding of Esquimalt-Royal Roads.
Conservative leader defeated in home riding
B.C. Conservative Leader Wilf Hanni has been defeated in his home riding of Kootenay-East, CBC News projects.
B.C. Liberals take first riding victory
The B.C. Liberals have taken the first declared riding in B.C.'s 2009 provincial election, CBC News projects.
Party leaders cast their votes in B.C. election
B.C. Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell and B.C. NDP Leader Carole James cast their ballots in their home ridings on Tuesday, as British Columbians made their way to school gyms and church basements to pick their next government in the province's 39th General Election.
Swing ridings hold key to B.C. election race Video
When the polls close in British Columbia at 8 p.m. PT Tuesday, about a dozen extremely close races could hold the key to who ends up premier.
Liberals, NDP cram in events on final day of B.C. campaign Video
Liberal and NDP leaders have packed their schedules in an attempt to woo voters on the final day of campaigning before British Columbians head to the polls Tuesday.
B.C. NDP, Liberals woo aboriginal vote
Both the B.C. NDP and Liberal party leaders were courting the aboriginal vote during campaign tours Saturday.
Emotions run high in final days before provincial election
Tempers flared and emotions ran high Saturday as B.C.'s provincial party leaders campaigned hard in the last few days before B.C.'s provincial election on May 12.
B.C. NDP pleads with Green voters, Liberals woo traditional support Video
The B.C. NDP and Liberals accelerated their election campaign activity Friday to drum up support from voters before British Columbians head to the polls Tuesday.
NDP narrows B.C. Liberal lead to 2 points in online poll
With the latest election poll showing the B.C. Liberals and the B.C. NDP in a neck and neck race to win the May 12 provincial election, both parties are gearing up their efforts to shore up support amongst key groups.
Surrey vandal captured on video destroying B.C. Liberal's signs
A man has been arrested in Surrey, B.C., after campaign workers for the B.C. Liberal party captured a vandal on video tearing down a candidate's election signs along the side of the busy King George Highway.
B.C. Liberals hold 9-point lead over NDP: poll
Poll results released Thursday by an opinion research firm suggest the B.C. Liberals have a nine-percentage-point lead over the NDP in the run-up to next Tuesday's provincial election.
Bennett should apologize for offensive election ad, grand chief says
The president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs wants a B.C. Liberal candidate in the East Kootenays to apologize for a campaign ad Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says is a backhanded slap at First Nations and his NDP opponent.
SkyTrain worker sent home for political endorsement over PA
A transit system employee in Vancouver is facing an investigation after spouting a political endorsement over the Broadway SkyTrain station public-address system during the morning rush.
Job creation tops agendas of B.C. Liberals and NDP
Protecting and creating jobs in British Columbia appeared to be the main theme of Wednesday's campaign activity by both the Liberals and New Democrats.
B.C. NDP shunned by business groups
A coalition of B.C. business groups denounced NDP Leader Carole James on Tuesday and called the party's economic plan a disaster for small business in the province.
Parties trade accusations over crime and police, as B.C. election heats up
With just seven days left before the May 12 provincial election, B.C.'s two top political parties appear to be ramping up their accusations of dirty politics and pushing their stands on fighting crime.
Campbell interrupted by security scare in downtown Vancouver
B.C. Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell learned first hand Monday about guns and crime in Vancouver when he was interrupted during a media interview and whisked away to safety.
B.C. Liberals will ask Ottawa to lift moratorium on offshore exploration, NDP warns
With just seven days left on the campaign trail, the B.C. NDP warned voters Monday that a Liberal government would ask Ottawa to lift a 37-year-old federal moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration.
Leaders stick to their scripts at B.C. election debate
The leaders of British Columbia's big three political parties squared off in a televised debate Sunday, but viewers could be forgiven if they got a bit drowsy by the end of the hour.
Major party leaders set to battle for votes in TV debate
It's the only time in the campaign British Columbia's major party leaders will have a chance to go toe to toe in a televised debate, and all three hope a good performance could make a big difference when voters go to the polls on May 12.
Party leaders gear up for election debate Video
British Columbia's political leaders were keeping a light schedule on Saturday as they prepared for Sunday's televised debate.
Six-pack of beer will rise $3 under B.C. NDP: retailers
The proverbial Joe Six-Pack now has at least one good reason to sit up and pay attention to the B.C. election campaign — some B.C. NDP campaign promises might lead to higher beer prices, according to beer and wine retailers.
Police investigation of candidate a private issue: B.C. NDP Leader
B.C. NDP Leader Carole James says she did nothing wrong by failing to reveal that a Vancouver Island candidate had been investigated by the police.
B.C. election narrows to 3-point race, according to poll
Despite a rocky start, the B.C. NDP election campaign appears to be hitting its stride with a new poll suggesting the party trails the B.C. Liberals by only three percentage points as the provincial campaign passes the halfway mark.
Heed threatens lawsuit against Yiu over drugs debate
The B.C. Liberal candidate for Vancouver-Fraserview has threatened legal action against what he calls a smear campaign by his NDP opponent.
B.C. solicitor general resigns over speeding tickets
British Columbia's top law enforcement official has resigned from the provincial cabinet following revelations that his driver's licence has been suspended for excessive speeding, adding a new twist to the provincial election campaign.
Kinsella lawyer mum as deadline for NDP apology passes
A lawyer representing former B.C. Liberal campaign co-chairman Patrick Kinsella won't say whether the Vancouver businessman has received the apology he wants from the NDP over corruption allegations.
Nothing political about swine flu outbreak: B.C. campaigners
B.C. health authorities confirmed two cases of swine flu in the province Sunday, but the two major political parties campaigning ahead of the May 12 provincial election took the high road and steered clear of trying to make it into an election issue.
Hydro power production electrifies B.C. election campaign
The B.C. Liberals have been promoting run-of-river hydro as a green alternative to megaprojects. The New Democrats want a moratorium on such power projects. On election day, May 12, B.C.'s voters will get their say on the matter.
Political leaders hit the road as campaign heats up
The leaders of British Columbia's two major political parties hit the campaign trail in various parts of the province Saturday.
Candidate vetting questioned after bad driving records surface
The way the B.C. Liberal Party screened its candidates for the May 12 election was being questioned Friday after a CBC News investigation found two Liberal candidates had run-ins with the law.
B.C. safety minister suspended from driving for 'excessive speeding'
B.C. Solicitor General John van Dongen, the province's top law enforcement official, has been suspended from driving for four months because of traffic tickets for what he said was "excessive speeding."
Greens target NDP in 1st appearance on leaders' debate
The leaders of B.C.'s three main political parties faced off on live radio Thursday morning, in a debate dominated by some familiar election topics.
Environment tops Earth Day election campaign agenda
The B.C. NDP was ridiculed Wednesday for taking its election campaign to the skies on Earth Day amid its emphasis on reducing carbon footprints.
Kinsella threatens NDP with lawsuit over BC Rail allegations
Long-time B.C. Liberal campaign organizer Patrick Kinsella is threatening to sue the B.C. NDP for what he calls malicious and reckless comments about his role in the controversial sale of BC Rail.
Campbell and James trade jabs in Vancouver
B.C. Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell and B.C. NDP Leader Carole James traded jabs at separate campaign events in Vancouver on Monday night.
B.C. NDP seeks police probe of controversial BC Rail sale
The B.C. New Democratic Party wants the RCMP to launch a criminal investigation into the sale of BC Rail and the involvement of a Liberal Party organizer.
B.C. Green party seeks support from marijuana activists
Several thousand pot enthusiasts gathered in downtown Vancouver on Monday to celebrate marijuana use and protest against the criminalization of cannabis in Canada.
Candidate's racy Facebook photos showed 'lack of judgment': B.C. NDP leader
B.C. NDP Leader Carole James says the party's former candidate for Vancouver-False Creek showed a "lack of judgment" over pictures displayed on his Facebook page.
Register or face lengthy lineups, Elections BC warns
Want to cut the amount of time you spend at your local polling station when it comes time to vote on May 12? Then register with Elections BC by Tuesday.
Campaigning in Burnaby takes on new look
A new bylaw in the Vancouver suburb of Burnaby prevents candidates from posting signs in public places, and that means candidates have to visit neighbourhoods to recruit homeowners willing to post campaign signs on their property.
NDP candidate in B.C. election quits over racy photos in Facebook
Ray Lam, an NDP candidate in the B.C. election, has withdrawn over racy photos that surfaced on the social networking site Facebook.
Campbell takes campaign to cowboy country
B.C. Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell campaigned in the B.C. Interior on Saturday, visiting a rodeo in Williams Lake and a rally at 100 Mile House during a swing through the Cariboo region.
Elections BC makes special effort to attract young voters
Elections BC is making a special effort to connect with voters for the upcoming election, some of whom will be voting for the first time
James targets forestry in weekend campaign swing
New Democrats were setting their sights on the forestry industry as British Columbia's election campaign entered its fifth day on Saturday.
Port Mann Bridge will open 1 year early: Campbell
The new Port Mann Bridge will open in December 2012, a year earlier than expected, B.C. Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell announced during a campaign stop in Surrey Friday morning.
Oppal gets a rough reception in new Delta South riding
B.C. Liberal candidate Wally Oppal got a rough ride in his first all-candidates meeting in his new riding Thursday night when he faced off in Ladner against four others at an all-candidates debate.
Campbell defends carbon tax in wake of national report
B.C. Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell was forced to defend his government's carbon tax on the campaign trail Thursday after a national government advisory panel issued a report saying the tax isn't the way to go.
Revived B.C. Conservatives looking for a breakthrough
As the leaders of B.C.'s mainstream political parties make their high-profile first campaign stops in the B.C. Interior this week, they'll likely be running into some reinvigorated, if lesser known, political competitors.
Campbell promises cheap transit passes to post-secondary students
B.C. Liberal Leader Gordon Campbell rolled out his election-campaign platform Wednesday in Vancouver, promising to extend a popular subsidized transit program to all post-secondary students in the province.
BC Liberals tangle with NDP on Day 1 of election campaign
On the first official day of the election campaign, the leaders of B.C.'s two major political parties discredited each other's abilities to run the province in tough economic times.
B.C. election campaign officially begins
The campaign for the May 12 provincial election in B.C. officially got underway Tuesday afternoon after Premier Gordon Campbell visited Government House in Victoria to ask Lt.-Gov. Steven Point to dissolve the legislature.
Environmental groups disagree with B.C. NDP's stand on carbon tax
The B.C. New Democrats' election pledge to scrap the carbon tax is not sitting well with three high-profile environmental groups.
Liberals, NDP battle over electricity
A high-energy battle is shaping up over electricity production as British Columbia's main political parties start campaigning in earnest for next month's election.
James promises NDP will scrap carbon tax if elected
British Columbia NDP Leader Carole James says her party would scrap the carbon tax, restrict raw log exports and bring BC Ferries back under closer government control if it wins the upcoming provincial election.
B.C. online magazine courts donations to cover election
An online web magazine in British Columbia is collecting money from readers to fund its provincial election reporting. The Tyee says people who donate can tell the magazine which election issues should get more coverage.
Environmentalists urge politicians to adopt 'green' campaign habits
As British Columbians get ready to head to the polls in May, one environmental group is urging voters to take a closer look not just at the policies, but also at the campaigns themselves.
Heed to carry Liberal banner in provincial election
Fighting crime in Metro Vancouver will be a major theme of Kash Heed's campaign in the May 12 provincial election, he says.
Battle of election slogans heats up in B.C.
B.C. voters will have a clear choice when they go to the polls on May 12, officials with the provincial Liberals and New Democrats say — and the differences are defined in the campaign ads and slogans.
Liberal fundraisers in B.C. leave NDP in the dust
B.C. Liberals raised — and spent — more than twice as much money as the NDP last year, the latest records from Elections BC show.
Former solicitor general still mulling over re-election decision
Former solicitor general John Les says he's days away from deciding if he will run in the May provincial election despite being named in an RCMP investigation into land development deals.
B.C. government loses attempt to limit pre-election advertising
The B.C. Court of Appeal has quashed the provincial government's last hope of throttling a potential avalanche of third-party advertising in the days leading up to start of the election campaign.
Liberals continue to dodge questions on Basi-Virk corruption case
Questions about the provincial Liberals' ties to lobbyist Patrick Kinsella continued to swirl on Tuesday during the legislature's last question period before May's provincial election.
B.C. government considers appeal to reinstate election gag law
B.C.'s attorney general says an appeal is likely after the B.C. Supreme Court last week quashed part of the province's election gag law.
B.C. Supreme Court strikes down election gag law
The B.C. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a key part of the province's election gag law, which limits third parties from advertising three months before a scheduled election.
Liberal lobbyist may be key player in Basi-Virk corruption case
A hearing into possible fraud during the 2004 sale of BC Rail disclosed "shocking and overwhelming" revelations Thursday about potential conflicts of interest at the heart of the provincial government, the Opposition says.
Poll puts BC Liberals six percentage points ahead of NDP
The BC Liberals have a slight edge over the NDP heading into British Columbia's May 12 provincial election, a recent online poll suggests.
B.C. Green party wants pot decriminalized, Tasers prohibited
B.C.'s Green party will work toward having marijuana decriminalized and prohibiting a newly established provincial police force from using Tasers if they elect even a single member in the upcoming provincial election.
Oppal to run in new riding in May
Attorney General Wally Oppal made it official Tuesday night he would be running as a Liberal candidate in the Delta South riding in the May 12 provincial election.
Campbell announces $800M in infrastructure spending
B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell has announced $800 million in government spending that he said will create thousands of jobs, as well as housing for the homeless and improvements for schools.
Local group asks why social housing isn't being built
A faith-based social justice group is accusing the B.C. government of failing to build hundreds of low-cost housing units in the Downtown Eastside, despite promises to do so.
$297,000 BC Rail payment to Liberal insider draws NDP fire
New Democratic Party MLAs are demanding to know what role a key B.C. Liberal backroom organizer played in the privatization of BC Rail and why his companies received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Crown corporation.
Political mudslinging gets underway in B.C.
B.C.'s provincial election is almost two months away, but the attack ads are already surfacing online.