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BC NDP House Leader Ravi Kahlon, here seen earlier in 2023, says the last legislative session was a success for the government of Premier David Eby, with BC United disagreeing. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

Putting a wrap on the spring: B.C. government takes a break on a predictable note

NDP House Leader says government pleased, opposition says things are getting worse

 

Ravi Parmar, flanked by MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin Mitzi Dean and former SD62 trustee and Langford fire chief Bob Beckett, announced his candidacy for the NDP to fill the seat vacated by former premier John Horgan on Wednesday (April 12). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Ravi Parmar running for NDP in Langford-Juan de Fuca byelection

Current SD62 board chair and provincial government staffer running to fill John Horgan’s seat

 

B.C. Premier David Eby announces a new public safety plan in Vancouver on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to table budget

Eby promises continued investment in health care, housing and affordability

 

Finance Minister Katrine Conroy hugs Premier David Eby during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Conroy brings rural perspective to B.C.’s bottom line, may expand speculation tax

Veteran New Democrat surprised she was appointed finance minister in new cabinet

Finance Minister Katrine Conroy hugs Premier David Eby during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks after being sworn in as the province’s 37th premier during a ceremony at the Musqueam Nation, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Premier David Eby will appoint a new cabinet today in a move pundits are saying will be a blend of old and new faces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. finance minister replaced in Premier David Eby’s cabinet shuffle

Former forests minister Katrine Conroy will take over finance portfolio from Selina Robinson

B.C. Premier David Eby speaks after being sworn in as the province’s 37th premier during a ceremony at the Musqueam Nation, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Premier David Eby will appoint a new cabinet today in a move pundits are saying will be a blend of old and new faces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
David Eby when he was B.C. Attorney General. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

David Eby to become B.C.’s new premier today in Vancouver ceremony

Swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin at the Musqueam Community Centre

David Eby when he was B.C. Attorney General. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
British Columbia’s incoming premier David Eby arrives for a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Eby says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside into a neighbourhood that’s healthy and safe. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside healthy, safe

Resolving contentious, complex issues is what governments should do, Eby said

British Columbia’s incoming premier David Eby arrives for a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Eby says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside into a neighbourhood that’s healthy and safe. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, October 20, 2022. David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's new premier by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin in a ceremony in Vancouver on Nov. 18.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

David Eby to be sworn in as B.C. premier at Vancouver Musqueam centre

Traditional venue of Government House in Victoria already booked for a different event

Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, October 20, 2022. David Eby will be sworn in as British Columbia's new premier by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin in a ceremony in Vancouver on Nov. 18.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks, in Whistler, B.C., on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. John Horgan says some of the greatest lessons he learned while premier of British Columbia came from people he had considered political adversaries.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Exiting B.C. Premier Horgan says he learned to listen, but fuse still burns bright

Outgoing leader says he learned a lot from those considered adversaries

B.C. Premier John Horgan speaks, in Whistler, B.C., on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. John Horgan says some of the greatest lessons he learned while premier of British Columbia came from people he had considered political adversaries.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Eby will be sworn in as premier on Nov. 18. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

David Eby to be sworn in as B.C. premier on Nov. 18

New BC NDP leader promising action on housing, health care, public safety

Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Eby will be sworn in as premier on Nov. 18. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, October 20, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

David Eby has ‘mixed feelings’ about end of race as he gets set to become premier

Eby is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday after he becomes the party leader

Former B.C. attorney general and housing minister David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver, Thursday, October 20, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai addresses the media during a news conference in downtown Vancouver, Wednesday, October 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Why B.C.’s NDP disqualified leadership contender, and how she responds

Anjali Appadurai responds to what Elizabeth Cull claimed in her report

B.C. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai addresses the media during a news conference in downtown Vancouver, Wednesday, October 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. NDP leadership candidate David Eby responds to questions while speaking with reporters in Vancouver, on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

UPDATE: David Eby to be declared B.C. NDP leader on Friday, says party

Former attorney general a lawyer, specializing in constitutional and administrative law issues

B.C. NDP leadership candidate David Eby responds to questions while speaking with reporters in Vancouver, on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai pauses for a moment as she addresses the media during a news conference in downtown Vancouver, Wednesday, October 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

B.C. NDP leadership hopeful warns party against ‘nuclear option’ of disqualifying her

Appadurai denies her campaign has done anything wrong

B.C. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai pauses for a moment as she addresses the media during a news conference in downtown Vancouver, Wednesday, October 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai attends a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Anjali Appadurai ejected from B.C. NDP leader’s race; David Eby to be premier

‘It’s distressing that they have taken the nuclear option’

B.C. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai attends a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai attends a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

BC NDP leadership hopeful Anjali Appadurai says report seeks her disqualification

Appadurai ‘disappointed but not surprised’ says it results from ‘biased and unlevel playing field’

B.C. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai attends a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. NDP leadership hopeful Anjali Appadurai is seen at a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. A party decision on Appadurai’s candidacy is expected Wednesday following reviews of membership sign-up concerns connected to her campaign launched by the NDP and Elections BC. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

NDP leadership hopeful Appadurai shakes up race in B.C., but faces disqualification

Wants to challenge for the right to replace Horgan, has yet to receive approval of her candidacy

B.C. NDP leadership hopeful Anjali Appadurai is seen at a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. A party decision on Appadurai’s candidacy is expected Wednesday following reviews of membership sign-up concerns connected to her campaign launched by the NDP and Elections BC. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Bob Skelly is shown in a British Columbia NDP handout photo. Former British Columbia New Democratic Party leader Bob Skelly has died. In a message posted on social media, Premier John Horgan says he is saddened to hear of Skelly’s death and thanks him for his years of service to B.C. and Canada. (BC NDP photo)

Former B.C. New Democrat leader and B.C. member of Parliament Bob Skelly dies

Skelly served five terms in the B.C. legislature representing the Vancouver Island riding of Alberni

Bob Skelly is shown in a British Columbia NDP handout photo. Former British Columbia New Democratic Party leader Bob Skelly has died. In a message posted on social media, Premier John Horgan says he is saddened to hear of Skelly’s death and thanks him for his years of service to B.C. and Canada. (BC NDP photo)
Anjali Appadurai (Twitter photo)

B.C. climate activist Anjali Appadurai enters NDP leadership race

Appadurai is the only challenger to David Eby

Anjali Appadurai (Twitter photo)
British Columbia’s attorney general David Eby, left, and Premier John Horgan, look on as Finance Minister Selina Robinson delivers the budget speech in the legislative assembly in Victoria, on February 22, 2022. Robinson says she has decided not to run to replace John Horgan as premier. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

B.C. Finance Minister Selina Robinson says she’ll ‘pass’ on NDP leadership run

Robinson is the second considered front-runner to exclude themselves from a chance at the top job

British Columbia’s attorney general David Eby, left, and Premier John Horgan, look on as Finance Minister Selina Robinson delivers the budget speech in the legislative assembly in Victoria, on February 22, 2022. Robinson says she has decided not to run to replace John Horgan as premier. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito