BREAKING: Conservatives projected to form majority as Eby concedes
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BCInterim leader Lorne Doerkson is expected to be sworn after the party led in 62 of 93 seats. David Eby offered his resignation as NDP leader Saturday night. Conservative Party of BC leader Lorne DoerksenWestern Standard photo illustration / file portraitPublished on:25 Oct 2026, 5:02 amLoading content, please wait...
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