John Horgan responds to accusations that his calling an early election was a ‘power grab’
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John Horgan responds to accusations that his calling an early election was a ‘power grab’
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John Horgan responds to accusations that his calling an early election was a ‘power grab’
Description
September 21, 2020
During a news conference to announce an Oct. 24 election, a reporter asks the B.C. NDP leader if the timing of this vote is a power grab. Horgan says he is looking for support from British Columbians during a challenging and "unprecedented" time.
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John Horgan responds to accusations that his calling an early election was a ‘power grab’00:39 | September 21, 2020 -
Alleged US accomplice to Tumbler Ridge shooter charged02:28 | October 6, 2026 -
New details in U.S. indictment about Tumbler Ridge shooting03:06 | October 6, 2026 -
American charged in connection with Tumbler Ridge school shooting02:14 | October 6, 2026 -
Family of Tumbler Ridge victim Kylie Smith launches art foundation in her name01:58 | October 6, 2026 -
BC Lions Gravy Bowl Game05:51 | October 6, 2026 -
Angus Reid poll shows narrowing gap between Conservatives and NDP05:18 | October 6, 2026 -
PwC Survey: Canadians expected to spend less this holiday season03:47 | October 6, 2026 -
Trial begins in killing of Tori Dunn02:12 | October 5, 2026 -
UBC professor’s defamation trial begins01:50 | October 5, 2026 -
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill set to reopen after indefinite closure03:55 | October 5, 2026 -
South Asian business group reacts to extortion arrests04:46 | October 5, 2026 -
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B.C.’s struggling forestry sector becomes hot-button election issue02:04 | October 4, 2026 -
Candidates finalized in B.C. provincial election03:13 | October 4, 2026 -
Backlash against BC NDP Leader David Eby’s criticism of Jim Pattison03:23 | October 4, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: October 319:41 | October 3, 2026 -
BC NDP Leader David Eby doubles down on Jim Pattison comments03:07 | October 3, 2026 -
What voters are looking for in both the City of Langley and the township02:08 | October 3, 2026 -
Two high-risk sex offenders now living in Metro Vancouver’s two largest cities02:38 | October 3, 2026 -
Championship pumpkin weigh-off at Krause Berry Farms01:55 | October 3, 2026 -
Preparations for B.C. ski and snowboard season ahead of predicted ‘Super El Niño’01:54 | October 3, 2026 -
‘Buy Canadian’ movement remains strong according to new poll02:10 | October 3, 2026 -
Canada Super60 continues at BC Place04:34 | October 3, 2026 -
B.C. First Nations raise concerns over Pacific Link pipeline04:32 | October 3, 2026 -
BC Lions in Toronto03:58 | October 3, 2026 -
Pacific Link pipeline receives national interest designation05:30 | October 3, 2026 -
Youth gang luring assault victims on Grindr01:39 | October 2, 2026 -
Race to finalize election slates02:05 | October 2, 2026 -
Five foreign nationals arrested in extortions01:58 | October 2, 2026 -
Grocery store manager attacked in Victoria02:05 | October 2, 2026 -
More questions about Invest Vancouver travel spending02:11 | October 2, 2026
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John Horgan responds to accusations that his calling an early election was a ‘power grab’00:39 | September 21, 2020
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Alleged US accomplice to Tumbler Ridge shooter charged02:28 | October 6, 2026
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New details in U.S. indictment about Tumbler Ridge shooting03:06 | October 6, 2026
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American charged in connection with Tumbler Ridge school shooting02:14 | October 6, 2026
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Family of Tumbler Ridge victim Kylie Smith launches art foundation in her name01:58 | October 6, 2026
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BC Lions Gravy Bowl Game05:51 | October 6, 2026
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Angus Reid poll shows narrowing gap between Conservatives and NDP05:18 | October 6, 2026
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PwC Survey: Canadians expected to spend less this holiday season03:47 | October 6, 2026
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Trial begins in killing of Tori Dunn02:12 | October 5, 2026
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UBC professor’s defamation trial begins01:50 | October 5, 2026
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Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Mill set to reopen after indefinite closure03:55 | October 5, 2026
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South Asian business group reacts to extortion arrests04:46 | October 5, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: October 418:22 | October 4, 2026
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B.C.’s struggling forestry sector becomes hot-button election issue02:04 | October 4, 2026
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Candidates finalized in B.C. provincial election03:13 | October 4, 2026
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Backlash against BC NDP Leader David Eby’s criticism of Jim Pattison03:23 | October 4, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: October 319:41 | October 3, 2026
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BC NDP Leader David Eby doubles down on Jim Pattison comments03:07 | October 3, 2026
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Canada Super60 continues at BC Place04:34 | October 3, 2026
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B.C. First Nations raise concerns over Pacific Link pipeline04:32 | October 3, 2026
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BC Lions in Toronto03:58 | October 3, 2026
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Youth gang luring assault victims on Grindr01:39 | October 2, 2026
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Race to finalize election slates02:05 | October 2, 2026
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Five foreign nationals arrested in extortions01:58 | October 2, 2026
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Grocery store manager attacked in Victoria02:05 | October 2, 2026
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More questions about Invest Vancouver travel spending02:11 | October 2, 2026
John Horgan responds to accusations that his calling an early election was a ‘power grab’
Description
September 21, 2020
During a news conference to announce an Oct. 24 election, a reporter asks the B.C. NDP leader if the timing of this vote is a power grab. Horgan says he is looking for support from British Columbians during a challenging and "unprecedented" time.
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