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Green leader left with no seat as NDP retains Victoria-Beacon Hill

Green leader left with no seat as NDP retains Victoria-Beacon Hill

Sonia Furstenau had relocated to Victoria this year after two terms representing the Cowichan Valley, but is now a leader without a seat.
Vancouver Island remains an NDP stronghold, with some green and blue in the mix

Vancouver Island remains an NDP stronghold, with some green and blue in the mix

Preliminary B.C. election results show the NDP winning 12 of 15 seats on Vancouver Island, with at least one Conservative elected and one Green.
One dead after pickup strikes vehicle, transit bus in downtown Victoria

One dead after pickup strikes vehicle, transit bus in downtown Victoria

The fatal crash happened near the intersection of Douglas and Humboldt streets just after 1 a.m.
Bishnoi gang: Experts say fear of Indian syndicate has existed for years in Canada

Bishnoi gang: Experts say fear of Indian syndicate has existed for years in Canada

Mounties have alleged Indian diplomats shared information about Sikh separatists in Canada with the Indian government and top Indian officials then passed information to the Bishnoi gang.
California connection: Victoria's Chinatown a refuge for those fleeing racism in San Francisco

California connection: Victoria's Chinatown a refuge for those fleeing racism in San Francisco

Starting in 1858, Chinese merchants in San Francisco began to acquire lots in what would eventually become Victoria’s Chinatown, amid growing anti-Chinese sentiment in the U.S.
Les Leyne: A dead-heat election for B.C. thanks to Conservative surge

Les Leyne: A dead-heat election for B.C. thanks to Conservative surge

The Conservative Party of B.C.’s stunning surge culminated in a dead-heat election that on Saturday night left them just short of the 47-seat majority.
Here's what the party leaders said after British Columbia's tight election

Here's what the party leaders said after British Columbia's tight election

The outcome of British Columbia's election was unclear after a close race between the NDP and the B.C. Conservatives, with the Greens poised to play a role in a potential minority government.
Here's the latest on British Columbia's wet and wild election

Here's the latest on British Columbia's wet and wild election

British Columbians went to the polls on Saturday, with election day marked by torrential rain and high winds across much of the province. Here's the latest on the narrow race between the New Democrats, led by David Eby, and John Rustad's B.C.
Juan de Fuca-Malahat will get an official recount after close race in B.C. election

Juan de Fuca-Malahat will get an official recount after close race in B.C. election

The recount was triggered when the initial vote count from Saturday night showed the top two candidates in Juan de Fuca-Malahat were separated by just 20 votes — below the 100-vote threshold.
Vic High joins schools across B.C. in Student Vote; results split between NDP, Conservatives

Vic High joins schools across B.C. in Student Vote; results split between NDP, Conservatives

More than 170,000 ballots were cast by Grade 4-12 students across B.C. as part of Student Vote, which aims to "demystify" the voting process.