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He said the ads "will have a particular focus on reproductive health for women."
"The south island is my home," Lowan said. "It's my base."
Doerkson called Trump a "bully" and vowed to ensure BC will "never be the 51st state."
The move — which CentreBC claimed was "not discussed" with the executive council, came as BC NDP Leader David Eby called a snap election for October 24.
That's just seven days after the municipal elections conclude.
The move comes just days after his wife, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, resigned as leader of the former party following weeks of internal pressure.
The move comes amid mounting speculation that the premier will call a snap election.
The quintet had recently left — either of their own accord or by force.
He described his government's record as one of "steady progress and responsible leadership."
Sharma said the case "highlights the urgent need for strong national safeguards for artificial intelligence technologies and online platforms."
Rustad is the second MLA to return following Findlay's resignation.
He left the party on September 2 after losing faith that his goal of helping form government could be achieved under Findlay's leadership.
He is the fourth person to helm the party since the 2024 election.
Her move marks the culmination of a week of turmoil in the party.
Hepner described the removal of Rustad, Rattée, and Halford as "beyond the pale of common sense."
The UBCM warned that overlapping campaigns would "cause chaos and confusion," pointing out that voter turnout at the local level is already low.
The move comes amid fears Premier David Eby could call a snap election any day now.
Eby made the announcement during an address at the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Vancouver Friday
Alleged targets included current and former BC Conservative MLAs and executives, businessmen, and journalist Rob Shaw.
A new poll finds majority support among British Columbians for expanding energy infrastructure, including natural gas and oil pipelines, with support extending across party lines.
UBCM President Cori Ramsay warned that overlapping campaigns will "confuse" voters and erode local democracy.
Nine MLAs have left caucus in the past month.
When asked whether Findlay was asked to step down, Block said “you’ll have to ask her.”
The BC NDP has a one seat majority in the legislature.
Rattée said the party has become “deeply divided” since Findlay won the leadership and argued she has not done enough to bring caucus together.
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