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B.C. NDP and Conservative Party Leadership Changes

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Coverage of leadership transitions within B.C.'s major political parties, including the B.C. Conservative Party naming an interim leader and the NDP meeting on election prospects.

Coverage Timeline

  1. Sep 23 BC NDP holds early lead as provincial election campaign begins forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as BC Conservative leader after less than four months, with interim leader Lorne Doerkson (Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA) and multiple MLAs rejoining the party after a period of internal turmoil and defections. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
  2. Sep 22 B.C. Conservatives regroup under interim leader Doerkson amid election speculation forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson has restored five legislators including former leader John Rustad to the caucus, with high-level unity talks underway between the Conservatives and the breakaway CentreBC party. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
  3. Sep 21 NDP meets on election prospects as B.C. Conservatives name Doerkson interim leader forbidden ↳ In this roundup: Interior Health confirmed a rabies-positive skunk in the southeastern B.C. Interior near Kootenay Lake that was infectious between Aug. 15 and Sept. 4, with officials warning residents who may have had contact to seek assessment. Castanet Kamloops roundup details

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Castanet Kamloops

  • BC NDP holds early lead as provincial election campaign begins
    Sep 23, 2026 · details
    ↳ In this roundup: Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as BC Conservative leader after less than four months, with interim leader Lorne Doerkson (Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA) and multiple MLAs rejoining the party after a period of internal turmoil and defections.
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  • B.C. Conservatives regroup under interim leader Doerkson amid election speculation
    Sep 22, 2026 · details
    ↳ In this roundup: Interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson has restored five legislators including former leader John Rustad to the caucus, with high-level unity talks underway between the Conservatives and the breakaway CentreBC party.
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  • NDP meets on election prospects as B.C. Conservatives name Doerkson interim leader
    Sep 21, 2026 · details
    ↳ In this roundup: Interior Health confirmed a rabies-positive skunk in the southeastern B.C. Interior near Kootenay Lake that was infectious between Aug. 15 and Sept. 4, with officials warning residents who may have had contact to seek assessment.
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Key People, Organizations, and Places

person: Kerry-Lynne Findlay , Lorne Doerkson , David Eby , John Rustad , Lana Popham , Peter Milobar

organization: British Columbia Conservative Party , BC Wildfire Service , British Columbia Green Party , British Columbia New Democratic Party , B.C. Conservative Party , Vancouver Airport Authority

school: University of Victoria

region: Cariboo region , Thompson region , Cariboo-Chilcotin (electoral district) , Cariboo—Chilcotin

health_facility: Oak Bay Lodge , Interior Health Authority , Island Health Authority

business: OpenAI

city: Campbell River, B.C. , Golden, British Columbia , Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

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