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Doerkson, Clark attend B.C. Lions game

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Digital, G. (2026, September 26). Doerkson, Clark attend B.C. Lions game. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12074302/doerkson-clark-attend-b-c-lions-game/

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Lorne Doerkson, the interim leader of the B.C. Conservatives, attended a B.C. Lions football game alongside former Liberal premier Christy Clark on Friday night in Vancouver. Doerkson has not held any public events since an election was called earlier that week and had taken over as Conservative leader following Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation. Both political figures wore team jerseys during the game, which featured the B.C. Lions against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Clark previously expressed her disapproval of the recent provincial election call, deeming it unprecedented and a disgrace given Premier David Eby's short time in office.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia on Sunday, effective immediately, citing internal conflict that had consumed too much time and energy. Since taking over in May, 14 MLAs have either quit or been expelled from the party, including Linda Hepner who left just hours before Findlay’s resignation announcement. The turmoil comes amid speculation that Premier David Eby may call a snap election as early as this week. In her resignation letter, Findlay acknowledged mistakes and said stepping aside was necessary to avoid further distraction from the work needed for strong opposition against the NDP. Lorne Doerkson was appointed interim leader hours after Findlay’s announcement.

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B.C. B.C. Lions Conservative Liberal VANCOUVER

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Clark PERSON · 2× Conservative NORP · 2× Doerkson PERSON · 2× B.C. GPE · 1× B.C. Lions ORG · 1× Christy Clark PERSON · 1× Kerry-Lynne Findlay PERSON · 1× Liberal NORP · 1× Lorne Doerkson PERSON · 1× VANCOUVER GPE · 1×

Narrative

Doerkson and Clark, who served as premier from 2011 to 2017, wore Lions gear as the team took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Get breaking National news Clark said prior to the election call that the prospect of one coming less than two years into Premier David Eby’s mandate was “absolutely unheard of” and “a disgrace.”

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Doerkson, Clark attend B.C. Lions game · assertive framing

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Interim B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson was spotted alongside former Liberal premier Christy Clark at a B.C. Lions football game on Friday night. asserted

Doerkson → spot → night

Doerkson has had no public events or news conferences since a provincial election was called on Tuesday. asserted

election → have → Tuesday

one → serve → mandate

She also said she wasn’t playing matchmaker between opposition factions and was not deeply involved in negotiations or “anything of that nature.” asserted

she → say → nature

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 26, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press