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BC Conservatives unveil health care platformThe Conservative Party of BC is unveiling a major part of its platform Thursday, with a lot of ideas about health care in this province. As Richard Zussman reports, critics say there are too many question marks in John Rustad’s plan.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 18
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Conservative Party of BC closing the gapNew polling shows the Conservative party of BC is inching closer and closer to the BC NDP. As Richard Zussman reports, the results come on the same day another BC United MLA defected to the provincial Tories.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 30
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Surrey MLA Elenore Sturko defects to BC ConservativesIn another blow to BC United, one of its highest-profile MLAs is jumping ship to the BC Conservatives. BC United leader Kevin Falcon says he’s shocked Elenore Sturko is defecting, but as Richard Zussman reports, Sturko says she made her decision with the best interests of British Columbians in mind.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 3
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Fourth BC United MLA defects to Conservative partyTeresa Wat is the fourth BC United MLA to defect to the Conservative Party of BC over the last few months. She says elected representatives need to engage with their constituents about their concerns, and she feels she can best do that by switching partiesJul 30
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Reaction from LGBTQ+ community after South-Surrey MLA joins BC ConservativesElenore Sturko’s defection from BC United to the BC Conservatives has the local LGBTQ+ community raising questions about the MLA’s continued role as a leader and ally. Global News Morning speaks with LGBTQ+ advocate Charmaine de Silva.Global News Morning BCJun 5
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Has Elenore Sturko abandoned the LGBTQ2+ community by joining the BC Conservatives?Global’s Richard Zussman asks MLA Elenore Sturko if she has abandoned the LGBTQ2+ community after joining the BC Conservatives. Sturko has previously had issues with leader John Rustad around SOGI and a candidate calling her a “woke lesbian.”PoliticsJun 3
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‘I’m excited:’ MLA Elenore Sturko on departure from BC United to join BC ConservativesMLA Elenore Sturko announced on Monday she has left BC United to join BC Conservatives and will run as their candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale. She explains at a press conference in the B.C. legislature why she has made her decision to change parties.PoliticsJun 3
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BC Conservative candidate on Vancouver Island resignsA BC Conservative candidate on Vancouver Island has resigned after becoming mired in controversy for his social media posts. Damon Scrase was set to run in Courtenay-Comox this fall. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey explains what’s behind the resignation.Global News at Noon BCMay 29
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Untouched wilderness being conserved in HRMGlobal’s Megan King learns about newly protected wilderness near HRM being conserved by Nature Conservancy of Canada, and the ecological importance of conservation projects.Global News Morning HalifaxJul 19
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Kevin Falcon’s pitch to BC Conservatives shot downBC 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.Global News at Noon BCMay 24
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BC Conservatives reject co-operation plan pitched by BC UnitedIt 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.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 24
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BC Conservatives gaining traction says pollThere’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.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 21
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Political Panel: Merger talks with BC United and BC ConservativesMuch 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.Global News Morning Weekend BCMay 19
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Ongoing dispute over Ladysmith marinaBC Conservative Leader John Rustad visited Ladysmith to meet with community members about a marina dispute that has plagued the community for years. As Richard Zussman reports, Rustad wasted no time placing blame on the NDP.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 2
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BC United candidate defects to ConservativesThe BC United party has suffered yet another hit. One of its Sunshine Coast candidates has left and joined the Conservatives. As Richard Zussman reports, Chris Moore had already been campaigning under the BC United banner for months before making the switch.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 19
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New poll shows BC NDP in close race with BC ConservativesA 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.Global News at Noon BCMay 15
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What Brad West says about possible BC Conservative and BC United Party mergerSources 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.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 16
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Poll: BC Greens now ahead of BC UnitedThe BC Conservatives are moving up ahead of October’s provincial election. A new poll suggests the gap is closing between the Conservatives and the leading NDP, but as Richard Zussman reports, the real issue is the BC United Party.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 25
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Focus BC: BC United MLAs join Conservatives, understanding election pollsThere was another big shake-up at the legislature. In the Friday, June 7, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with BC Conservative leader John Rustad about two United BC MLAs joining his party this week. Also, poll analyst Eric Grenier discusses the conservative surge unfolding in the polls and issues around the...BC1Jun 7
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Another blow to BC United as candidate switches teamsIt’s another blow for BC United. A candidate who was running for party switched teams and is now running for the BC Conservatives. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey reports.Global News at Noon BCJun 19