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Seven CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives for Oct. 24 snap election

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Depner, W. (2026, September 22). Seven CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives for Oct. 24 snap election. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/cp-newsalert-b-c-premier-david-eby-calls-early-election-for-oct-24/article_69190bbc-23ed-5b28-a638-7428d81e1996.html

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Seven members of the CentreBC party have returned to the B.C. Conservative Party ahead of an October 24 snap election called by NDP Leader David Eby. Eleanor Sturko is the only CentreBC MLA who has not rejoined the Conservatives, while Peter Milobar’s CentreBC remains separate but with both parties aligning to present a united front against the NDP government in the upcoming election.

Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On September 22, 2026, B.C. Premier David Eby called a snap provincial election to be held on October 24, two years ahead of schedule. Eby cited the "existential" threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump and his trade policies as justification for the early vote. The NDP currently holds a fragile one-seat majority in the legislature, making the upcoming election critical. Recent disarray within the B.C. Conservatives, including the resignation of their leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, has led to seven CentreBC legislators rejoining the main Opposition party, though Eleanor Sturko remains independent. Critics argue that Eby's move is politically opportunistic and could backfire given his government's unpopular policies and economic challenges.

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Seven legislators from the breakaway CentreBC party are rejoining the official Opposition B.C. Conservatives after NDP Leader David Eby called an early election for Oct. 24. asserted

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Eleanor Sturko says she is the sole CentreBC member who is not rejoining the Conservatives, who say interim leader Lorne Doerkson and CentreBC’s leader Peter Milobar “have come together to give British Columbians a viable governing alternative.” asserted

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Seven CentreBC MLAs rejoin Conservatives for Oct. 24 snap election

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