The Silly Season: From 2009 to 2011 in BC Politics
The BC Liberals' 2009 election win commenced a period of remarkable tumult in B.C. politics. With the resignations of leaders Gordon Campbell and Carole James, B.C.'s major parties are seeking new direction, and to repair relations with B.C. voters. The BC Liberals have elected a new leader, Christy Clark – and the BC NDP soon will follow suit. Keep your eye on our BC Politics page for context and analysis of the political developments of the day. Contact the editor
B.C.'s HST Voted Down
Today B.C.'s HST was voted down in a close vote, 54.7 per cent to 45.3 per cent.
Christy Clark: Why I Should Be Leader
Updated: On victory, and the premier-elect's goals for province and party.
Gordon Campbell Resigns: A post-mortem
November 2010: A tide of rage fells Campbell at the lowest ebb of his influence.
B.C. Says Goodbye to Gordo
Without Campbell to kick around anymore, whatever will we do?
Poison Pill: BC Liberals and the HST
October 2009: Is the HST the right medicine for B.C.? Will it kill the Liberals?
Christy Clark: Nothing Better Than Politics
Our 2005 profile: Clark on timing, politics, and her leadership ambitions.
Gordon Campbell's Final Day as Premier
Will you be saying "good riddance" to Gordo? Tony thinks you should reconsider.
BC Liberals Win 2009 Election
May 2009: The NDP's carbon-tax opposition hand Campbell the win.
B.C. HST: High-handed Selfish Tax
July 2009: The BC Liberals make a sudden conversion to a new tax, the HST.
B.C.'s HST: Singing in Harmony
November 2009: The tax unites Bill Vander Zalm and Carole James. Wha?
BC NDP Leadership Candidates
Links to bios of the contestants for the BC NDP leadership crown.
George Abbott: Why I Should Be Leader
On the HST, a flourishing economy, and focusing on B.C.'s families.
Kevin Falcon: Why I Should Be Leader
Envisioning B.C.'s economy and the path to an even better province.
BC Liberal Leadership Candidates
Links to bios of the contestants for Liberal leadership crown.
Bill Tieleman the BC NDP Svengali?
The power broker, and his tight grip on B.C.'s populist political strings.
B.C. Liberals Set Their Hair on Fire
November 2010: A power vacuum, and the Liberals thrashing in disarray.
Now the BCNDP Sets Its Hair On Fire
December 2010: Carole James resigns as leader, blaming "the bullies."
Wikileaks and BCNDP: Emblems of Our Times
December 2010: Why Jenny Kwan is like Julian Assange.
Kevin Falcon: Rebel with a Cause
Our 2009 profile: We examine one of the Liberal leadership pacesetters.
Candidates for BC Liberal Leadership: Measuring Online Influence
December 2010: How the 5 aspirants stack up online.
The Elizabeth May Debate Solution
Twelve steps to getting the Green Party in the April 12 leaders' debate.
Mike Farnworth: Why I Should Be Leader
On setting aside partisanship and a new path for NDP leadership.
John Horgan: Why I Should Be Leader
On improving business relations and his vision for fresh NDP leadership.In This Section
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