The leaders from all three major parties in the British Columbia election campaign are preparing for their only televised debate ahead of the Oct. 24 vote, and have no other public appearances.

Here’s a look at some of the latest from the campaign trail.

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DOERKSON PROMISES LEGISLATION TO ELECTIONS

Interim B.C. Conservatives leader Lorne Doerkson is promising legislation to prevent overlapping provincial and municipal election campaigns if elected.

Doerkson says in a message posted on social media that his party would pass legislation to prohibit a provincial election within 60 days of municipal election dates.

The provincial election called by NDP Leader David Eby will take place one week after municipal elections in B.C. on Oct. 17.

The timing of the snap provincial vote has been criticized by Eby’s opponents and the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

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CENTREBC UNVEILS HOUSING PLATFORM

CentreBC Leader Elenore Sturko says her party would double the BC Builds program to create 20,000 below-market homes by 2031 if elected.

The plan is part of the party’s housing platform released Wednesday morning, calling for standardized provincial housing approvals by January 2028.

The party would also boost the annual renters’ tax credit to $600.

Neither Sturko nor OneBC interim leader Dallas Brodie are participating in tonight’s televised leaders debate.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.

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