Lorne Doerkson becomes BC premier, pledges finance audit and pipeline push

Doerkson says he’ll prioritize B.C.’s finances, work toward West Coast pipeline as next premier

The Globe and Mail • 26 Հոկ 02:18

Lorne Doerkson, leader of the BC Conservatives, will assume the province's premiership after his party secured a majority, outlining priorities that include a financial audit, hospital wait-time commission, tax relief and advancing the Pacific Link oil pipeline.

Who is Lorne Doerkson, B.C.’s next premier?

Global News • 25 Հոկ 19:35

Interim Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson announced his intention to form a government following a majority victory in the snap provincial election.

David Eby’s early election call backfires badly, putting Conservatives in power in B.C.

The Conversation • 25 Հոկ 13:57

An early provincial election called by Premier David Eby resulted in a Conservative majority, with voter turnout projected below 50 percent.

B.C. Election Results: Conservative wave sweeps through B.C.

Vancouver Sun • 25 Հոկ 06:45

The British Columbia Conservative Party secured a supermajority government, ending nine years of NDP rule, with interim leader Lorne Doerkson set to become premier.

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby resigns after election defeat

Vancouver Sun • 25 Հոկ 05:30

David Eby resigned as leader of the British Columbia NDP following the party's defeat in the provincial election, citing responsibility for the outcome and the need for new leadership.