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In a riding like this, healthcare and urban disorder are top of mind, but so is the environment.
He vowed to introduce the "Respect Local Democracy Act" to ensure "this never happens again."
Each set forth a different vision for how British Columbia can get its economy back on track.
Encompassing much of Vancouver’s leafy west side and home to the city’s old money elite, what was once an ironclad safe seat for the right may be truly competitive this time around.
The BC NDP is promising a new perinatal mental health unit, expanded menopause treatment coverage, and a province-wide women's health strategy if re-elected.
“British Columbians clearly want options when it comes to which vehicles they drive,” Penner said.
The real battleground will be east of Gordon Drive along Harvey Avenue in Glenmore and midtown among middle-class suburbanites that went for Carney but are more reticent to back the provincial New Democrats.
Valeriote argued that BC has the opportunities to expand transit and tourism, but "what's missing is political will."
Doerkson argued that the people who built the province are being taxed more on less, squeezed out of their homes, and left waiting for care.
David Eby is promising 20 new primary care clinics, expanded same-day appointments, and faster pathways for internationally trained doctors as part of the BC NDP's health care plan.
Sabet argued that while recovery is the ultimate goal, "there have to be some consequences for criminal behaviour."
Joachim Agou had been slated to run in Victoria-Beacon Hill.
A typical two-income household would keep $2,000, about $167 a month.
BC NDP leader David Eby is promising to extend the freeze on ICBC insurance rates until spring 2030.
"Too often economic decisions are made to benefit multinational corporations and their foreign shareholders," Lowan lamented.
The BC Conservatives say their economic plan would temporarily scrap the PST on business investment, reduce red tape, and speed up approvals for major projects.
The plan would offer interest-free loans of up to $1 million to businesses affected by US tariffs or wildfires and a $5,000 tax credit for hiring young workers into their first full-time jobs.
The party promised to hire and deploy 250 additional police officers as part of a public safety plan aimed at addressing street disorder, drug use, and property crime across the province.
The plan includes eight new MRI machines, 10 CT scanners, and a new system aimed at matching patients with shorter surgical waits.
Law enforcement alleged Bryant was "in repeated contact with the shooter, offering advice, sending money, and even agreeing to livestream the horrific event."
There were nearly 2,400 temporary emergency room closures between 2023 and 2025.
Eby tied the package to his earlier proposal to raise taxes on the highest earners.
"Unlike Premier Eby’s tax, which focuses on the income of those earning more than $190k, we are looking at the wealth of households with over $50 million."
"When people are struggling," Eby said, "we think that it’s fair to ask those at the top to pitch in a bit more so we can make it possible for everyone to get ahead."
TransLink warned failure to find a long-term solution could result in "reductions" in service and road investments.
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