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There’s a political party in this province moving in on the NDP, and it’s not the current opposition. A new poll shows the BC Conservatives are gaining supporters, leaving the BC United way behind. Richard Zussman reports.

BC United leader Kevin Falcon is releasing more details about negotiations with the BC Conservatives aimed at preventing a vote split — and how they fell apart. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey reports.

Much of this week’s political headlines were dominated by talks of a potential merger between BC United and the BC Conservatives, or even parachuting in a new candidate like Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West to lead a new party. Rachael Segal and Nikki Hill discuss it all.

It looks like BC United’s attempts to work with the BC Conservatives to defeat the NDP have come to a halt, with one party leader blaming the other. But the reason they will not unite depends on who you talk to. Richard Zussman reports.

A new poll shows the provincial NDP is in a close race with the BC Conservatives. Just the latest in a series of polls indicating the gap is narrowing. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey reports.

Sources tell Global News that business leaders and political organizers have approached Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West about leading a coalition party between the BC Conservatives and BC United, and now, West is addressing that speculation. Keith Baldrey joins us with more.

A Conservative Party of BC MLA’s private members statement is continuing to make waves after the NDP accused him of making a surreptitious reference to abortion. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the details and explains the potential political fallout.

Sources tell Global News that Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West has been approached about leading a potentially merged BC United-Conservative party. Both parties have acknowledged they have begun talks about a potential marriage.

Political watchers in the province are abuzz about talks to merge BC United and the BC Conservatives to try to defeat the NDP in the upcoming election. There is also speculation about who might lead any future mergers. Richard Zussman has the details.

The BC United and BC Conservatives mull a merger and Global News has learned who might emerge as the new leader. Potential relief for thousands out of their homes because of wildfire near Fort Nelson. And a popular East Vancouver music venue is in danger of closing its doors permanently.

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says his priority is being the best father he can, even as he leaves the door open to an eventual push for higher office. Global News has learned business leaders have been lobbying the mayor to lead a hypothetical right-of-centre party combining the BC Conservatives and BC United. Richard Zussman...

To merge or not to merge. That is the question posed this week to both the BC Conservative and BC United parties. In the Friday, May 17, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with BC United leader Kevin Falcon about the possibility of a merger and how the party is exploring options...

It’s been a tough few weeks politically for Premier David Eby and his government. From alleged kickbacks to a rocky police transition in Surrey, the NDP could really use some political wins ahead of October’s election. Political strategists Maria Dobrinskaya and Ash Amlani debate on how they can do that, and how the BC Conservatives...

The Conservative Party of Canada is gaining steam in the polls, which could impact the results of B.C.’s upcoming provincial election. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey explains.

As invasive mussels remain very much a threat for B.C. waters, the province, BC Hydro, and conservation organizations are all stepping up – increasing efforts and funds to protect local waterways and keep the invasive species out of BC. Jamie Tawil reports.

It was a big week for British Columbia in the nation’s capital, with the conversation centred in the House of Commons on B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot. In the Friday, May 3, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman reports from Ottawa, where he spoke with federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. He also speaks with...

As invasive mussels remain a threat TO BC waters, the Province, BC Hydro, and conservation groups are teaming up to increase efforts and funds to protect local waterways. Jamie Tawil has more.

The B.C. government is facing calls for greater oversight of its conservation officers amid concerns about the number of black bears killed. Grace Ke reports.

Now that the province has flip-flopped on public drug use, the BC United and the Conservatives want more. The parties say it’s time to scrap the whole project. Richard Zussman explains.

There was another exchange over drug decriminalization in the house today that had premier David Eby calling out B.C. Conservatives for their political tactics.