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PoliticsBC candidate Mike Hicks says First Nations 'conquered' comment was out of context
Conservative candidate Mike Hicks said First Nations 'have to be conquered' at a debate. He later stated the comment was taken out of context and he was advocating for treaty negotiations. Indigenous leaders and political rivals condemned his remarks.
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PoliticsBC Conservatives drop candidate Jordan McIntosh over alleged Holocaust remarks
The British Columbia Conservatives have dropped candidate Jordan McIntosh after accusations of offensive social media posts that allegedly minimized aspects of the Holocaust. This marks the second time the party has removed a candidate over online remarks.
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PoliticsBC Conservatives drop candidate over social media posts
The British Columbia Conservatives have dropped candidate Joachim Agou for the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding due to social media posts. The posts included derogatory comments about Pakistan and a driver who struck pro-Palestinian protesters. The party leader stated there is no excuse for the remarks.
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PoliticsBC NDP campaign shifts from Trump tariffs to affordability
The NDP's election campaign in British Columbia has shifted its focus from Donald Trump's tariffs to affordability issues. Leader David Eby called the snap election on September 22, stating a need to counter Trump-style politics.
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Politics · United StatesBC NDP asks Conservatives to drop candidate over 2022 vaccine remarks
The BC NDP is urging the BC Conservatives to remove North Island candidate Anna Kindy due to statements she made in March 2022 about COVID-19 vaccines. Kindy, a physician, claimed in a video that vaccines were 'leaky' and 'experimental' and that natural immunity was superior. She had previously received disciplinary letters from the College of Physicians and Surgeons for her comments.
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PoliticsB.C. NDP Leader Eby Pledges to Cut Deficit by Growing Economy
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has stated his government would reduce the deficit by fostering economic growth and eliminating wasteful spending. He also outlined plans to boost critical mineral exports and expand a key port.
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PoliticsWhite nationalist group gathering on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc land condemned
Approximately 30 masked individuals, reportedly linked to white supremacist ideology, gathered on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc land. Political leaders condemned the demonstration as hateful and intimidating, occurring days before Truth and Reconciliation Day.
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PoliticsClaire Rattée leaves BC Conservative caucus, criticises leader
Claire Rattée has left the British Columbia Conservative caucus, becoming the 10th MLA to do so since August. She issued a statement criticising party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay and alleging internal investigations.
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PoliticsBC Conservative Leader Calls Caucus Meeting Amidst Party Turmoil
B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has called a caucus meeting as nine MLAs have left the party this month. Five former Conservative MLAs announced they will form a new party, citing leadership as a reason for their departure.
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