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British Columbia, Canada
Joined November 2020
Americans declared what Canadians have known from the start: Trump’s tariff war is hurting people on both sides of the border. The BC NDP has been unequivocal in our defense of British Columbians and in our determination to stand strong against Trump’s trade attack.
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The victory by the Democrats better positions BC and Canada to push for a deal. British Columbians deserve to hear a clear plan from Lorne Doerkson on how he’ll work with Team Canada to deliver a deal, and how he will defend BC’s interests in that process.
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They didn’t mention any unpopular decisions in their “costed” platform, but it hasn’t taken them long to start changing expectations
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Only 5 hours to go. Get your ballot cast before 8pm. Langford-Highlands polling locations: Crystal View Elementary Gateway Church Happy Valley Elementary Highlands Community Hall Lakewood Elementary Millstream Elementary Ruth King Elementary Willway Elementary #BCNDP
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3 hours in, 9 to go. Langford-Highlands: get down to the polling station and cast your ballot. Let’s ensure we can build BC strong 💪🏾 #bcpoli #BCNDP #Langford #LangfordHighlands
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The Green candidate in Fleetwood filed a complaint with Elections BC because someone put up unauthorized signs on his behalf overnight. He includes photo of the fraudulent off-brand signs alternating with conservative signs. What a coincidence that would be. @ElectionsBC
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Voted this morning and brought my favourite people. If you haven’t voted yet, polls are open until 8 p.m. Bring your family, bring your friends!
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Is he explaining to people individually how much car insurance would cost under his plan?
He’s been spending the time with VOTERS. Crazy concept I know.
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Where’s Siavash? He was in all your other photos 🤔
Vancouver-Yaletown, THANK YOU for the honking show of support today! Change is in the air. You can feel it. Polls OPEN 8AM tomorrow. Let's turn downtown Vancouver blue! 💙 VoteMargareta.ca
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Yelling "go away" at journalists really captures the spirit of Lorne Doerkson's campaign...
Lorne Doerkson meets with volunteers and candidate Alex McMillan in Eby’s riding of Vancouver-Point Grey. It was supposed to be a photo op but a reporter asked Doerkson how he responds to Eby calling him a “Trojan horse” for extreme candidates. Here’s what he said: #bcpoli
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Holy. Doerkson just snapped at a journalist for asking why he's been avoiding journalists. He's only held 4 media availabilities in the last 14 days and then has the gall to snap at a journalist for trying to ask him a question?
Lorne Doerkson meets with volunteers and candidate Alex McMillan in Eby’s riding of Vancouver-Point Grey. It was supposed to be a photo op but a reporter asked Doerkson how he responds to Eby calling him a “Trojan horse” for extreme candidates. Here’s what he said: #bcpoli
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Lorne facing media this afternoon
Holy. Doerkson just snapped at a journalist for asking why he's been avoiding journalists. He's only held 4 media availabilities in the last 14 days and then has the gall to snap at a journalist for trying to ask him a question?
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Lorne started this campaign thanking reporters for their questions. Yet he’s ending it by doing everything possible to avoid them.
Lorne Doerkson meets with volunteers and candidate Alex McMillan in Eby’s riding of Vancouver-Point Grey. It was supposed to be a photo op but a reporter asked Doerkson how he responds to Eby calling him a “Trojan horse” for extreme candidates. Here’s what he said: #bcpoli
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Lorne "Trojan Horse" Doerkson gets a wee bit testy when reporters rightfully point out he hasn't taken questions or faced media for days now... #bcpoli
Lorne Doerkson meets with volunteers and candidate Alex McMillan in Eby’s riding of Vancouver-Point Grey. It was supposed to be a photo op but a reporter asked Doerkson how he responds to Eby calling him a “Trojan horse” for extreme candidates. Here’s what he said: #bcpoli
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For whatever reason, the Conservative Party of BC is keeping media at arm’s length on election night in B.C. OPINION: No-coverage request from one local candidate. Really? surreynowleader.com/2026/10/…
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Don’t open the gates to Conservative cuts, costs and extremists. Tomorrow, every vote counts and I’m asking for yours. Our team will fight every single day for you and your family.
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“Mr. Doerkson is a Trojan horse filled with the most extreme views that British Columbians have ever seen running for office.” Tomorrow, let’s come together and keep the BC Conservatives out. Vote BC NDP.
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It’s my second campaign here in Vancouver-Quilchena. I’ve heard from my neighbours that they want change and someone who will show up. I increased our vote share by 11% last time. Based on my convos at the door, we’re absolutely in play.
Replying to @katiederosayyj
Eby says he thinks the NDP can take Vancouver-Quilchena, pointing to the record of Dallas Brodie who was elected as a BC Conservative and is now leading OneBC. #bcpoli
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Lorne is really embracing Doug’s sizzling 32% vote share and the notion that a guy who is entering his fifth term represents change
Yes, that is Doug McCallum and that is Christy Clark. Are the Conservatives trying to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? #bcpoli
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I'm pretty shocked that Emily Lowan didn't rule out putting the Conservatives in power yesterday. They would be catastrophic on Indigenous rights and environmental protection, and countless other progressive causes. The answer to this question should be clear: rule it out.
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