Could Premier Lorne Doerkson’s BC Conservative government find its biggest political headache from Vancouver City Hall? 🤔 Mayor Pete Fry may be B.C.’s de facto opposition leader as Vancouver and Victoria may clash over pipelines, housing, involuntary care, and AI data centres!

I confirmed the event with two sources, and if that ain’t enough for you, here’s a reply from Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson’s campaign photographer to the tweet. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

It certainly is more than it was a few months ago. Prior to Doerkson becoming the leader, there were no Liberals in the BC Conservative Party. There are a few now, including Christy, which should hopefully have a positive effect on the party. I still believe that a separate Carney-style Liberal Party would be good for everyone in the province. I also believe that we need some form of electoral reform to stop the “need” for people to coalesce around two main choices. I have been an active Liberal for over 40 years federally, provincially (and, more recently, municipally) in good times and in bad times and I am not a fan of polarization. With no Liberal brand on the ballot at this time, we are in uncharted territory. We don’t know how long this will be the case.

I confirmed the event with two sources, and if that ain’t enough for you, here’s a reply from Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson’s campaign photographer to the tweet. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

A lot of terrible takes about what just happened in the BC provincial election. Lorne Doerkson and his team ran an almost flawless campaign, articulated a compelling vision for the province, and did so WITHOUT abandoning key conservative priorities or principles, including DRIPA, SOGI and ending safe supply. Those trying to use this victory to argue the federal Conservative Party needs to abandon its conservative principles in order to win an election are doing so either disingenuously or ignorantly. Conservatism, thoughtfully communicated, is inherently and increasingly popular in all regions of Canada – and with many demographic groups.

I think it has to be said. Of course we're happy Eby lost. Anyone with a functioning brain knew he had to go. So, Amen to that! But understanding what really happened in this election takes the use of that same functioning brain. Calling this BC’s first conservative government in almost 100 years ignores the obvious: that the Christy Clark Liberals are back, this time dressed in blue instead of red. Let's not forget that Christy Clark's Liberals became so unpopular that voters turned to the NDP. So it feels a lot like we've swapped the same old for, well, the same old. I like Lorne, a former BC Liberal himself, and I'm willing to give him a chance. But let's call it what it is. I'll judge this BC Liberal 2.0 government by its actions and results, and I sincerely hope those reflect the promises made to voters. Truth should come before narrative. The media pundits, and plenty of others, should try it sometime.

@Dave_Eby made a classy resignation speech as Leader of BC NDP. He almost seemed relieved. And at least , he held his seat. #cdnpoli

Excuse me what