What is driving the rise of the BC Conservatives, and what does it mean for the future of British Columbia?

In this episode, Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission and BC Conservative Critic for Jobs, Economic Development, Innovation & Artificial Intelligence, joins Coastal Front to discuss the state of BC politics, the provincial economy, and the growing Conservative movement.

We explore party dynamics, the history of BC politics, and the key challenges facing the province today.

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While investors benefit from rising markets, many households remain under financial pressure.

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A plan for "affordable" condo conversion by the federal and BC provincial governments has sparked strong backlash.

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An ongoing strike, and another potential one, put Vancouver in a tricky spot while hosting the world's largest sporting event.

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Housing, jobs, and the economy fuel a tighter race between the BC Conservatives and NDP.

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A 10 percent additional tariff has been imposed on Canada by the Trump administration. What does it mean? Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/trump-piles-on-new-tariffs-targeting-canada

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay won a heavily contested leadership race for the BC Conservative Party on Saturday night, with 51 percent of the vote. Findlay has taken the leadership position from interim leader Trevor Halford, who himself took over in December after former leader John Rustad resigned.