Roly Russell served from 2020-24, then was defeated by Donegal Wilson of the BC Conservatives in 2024. He is a former regional district director for rural Grand Forks and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary chair.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
