As the British Columbia provincial election draws near, party leaders are making a final push to court voters on Vancouver Island.
With just days left before the October 24th election, the leaders of the three main parties are crisscrossing the island, hoping to sway undecided voters and solidify support in key ridings.
BC NDP leader John Horgan kicked off his final campaign sprint on Vancouver Island with a rally in Nanaimo on Sunday. He then made stops in Parksville, Courtenay, and Campbell River, where he emphasized his party’s record on job creation and economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson spent Sunday in the Comox Valley, where he promised to invest in infrastructure and create jobs in the region. He also made stops in Nanaimo and Parksville, where he criticized the NDP’s handling of the forestry industry and promised to revitalize the sector.
Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau, who is running in the Cowichan Valley riding, spent the weekend campaigning in her home riding. She highlighted her party’s commitment to addressing climate change and promoting a sustainable economy.
Vancouver Island has historically been a key battleground in provincial elections, with a mix of urban and rural ridings that can swing between parties. In the 2017 election, the NDP won 11 of the 14 seats on the island, while the Liberals and Greens each won one.
This year, the island is expected to play a crucial role once again, with several ridings considered too close to call. The leaders’ final campaign efforts on the island could make all the difference in determining the outcome of the election.
As the campaign enters its final stretch, all eyes are on Vancouver Island as voters weigh their options and decide which party will lead the province for the next four years.
