Tag: Lorne Doerkson

Should communities in BC's interior be encouraged by the fact that incoming premier Lorne Doerksen is from Williams Lake? Possibly, says one politicial science professor.

Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says he had a productive virtual meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday.

First Nations leaders are warning that repealing B.C.'s Indigenous rights legislation could undermine reconciliation and turn the province into a battleground over Indigenous rights.

B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson is pledging party unity and outlining his government's priorities following Saturday's decisive provincial election victory.

Lorne Doerkson was energetic and nearly breathless as he took the stage Saturday night, after his B.C. Conservatives swept to a majority government in Saturday’s provincial general election, according to preliminary results.  

The B.C. Conservatives are promising billions in tax relief, increased health-care spending and a stronger resource sector under a costed election platform that forecasts a $10.8-billion deficit by 2029-30.

B.C. Conservative Party Leader Lorne Doerkson also pledged more playground funding and support for families raising children with autism.