Tag: John Rustad

Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad will not seek re-election in Nechako Lakes, ending his more than two decades in provincial politics.

Five MLAs readmitted to B.C. Conservative caucus by new interim leader

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson has welcomed five former caucus members back to the party.

The B.C. Conservatives are down 13 MLAs since the 2024 election. Here’s a timeline.

Politics Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservatives are facing a wave of defections, with six MLAs leaving the caucus this month amid turmoil over Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.

Elections B.C. says it will issue recall petition against Dallas Brodie

Politics Emily Joveski -
A recall petition targeting Independent MLA Dallas Brodie in Vancouver-Quilchena will move ahead this month after Elections B.C. approved the application under the province’s recall law.

Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA reflects on fall sitting

Politics Josiah Spyker -
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis said there wasn't much good news coming out of B.C.'s legislature this fall.

Local MLAs supporting interim BC Conservative leader

Politics Josiah Spyker -
In the wake of John Rustad resigning from the BC Conservatives, our local MLAs are supporting interim leader Trevor Halford. 

BC. Conversative management committee says Rustad should step down as leader

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Conservative Party's management committee says the party is in turmoil and is calling on John Rustad to immediately step down as leader.

First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.

B.C. Conservative MLA Amelia Boultbee resigns, urges Rustad to step down

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she’s leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus and called on party leader John Rustad to resign. 

Eby and Smith clash over Alberta’s west coast pipeline plan

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby pushed back against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s comments that his dismissal of a new west coast pipeline project is “un-Canadian.” 

MLA Scott McInnis expands shadow cabinet role

Politics Kate Brown -
Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis has expanded his responsibilities within the Official Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet.

Eby welcomes federal decision to label Bishnoi gang as terrorists

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said listing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group is “the right move.”

B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights.  

Elenore Sturko booted from Conservative caucus after Rustad survives leadership review

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Elenore Sturko will sit as an Independent after leader John Rustad kicked her out of the Conservative caucus. 

John Rustad survives B.C. Conservative leadership review

Provincial Emily Joveski -
John Rustad has survived a leadership review by the B.C. Conservatives. 

B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder. 
Load more

cfsm Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Evenings With Alisha Trozzo

On Air
107.5 2day FM Evenings with Alisha Trozzo is powered by the Regional District of East Kootenay. Alisha has never shy to a microphone and has enjoyed radio from a very early age. She is a true local to the East Kootenays, being raised in the Columbia Valley. She spent 4 years doing the Morning Announcements at David Thompson Secondary School in Invermere and graduated in 2012.

Middays With Steve Russell

On Air
107.5 2day FM Middays with Steve Russell is powered by Cranbrook Kia. Steve has been broadcasting for over 37 years, with over 30 years spent on-air in Cranbrook & the East Kootenay.  He’s married with 2 beautiful daughters 2 cats and a dog at home and is a rabid Edmonton Oilers fan! But don’t hold that against him! Check him out Middays from 10 am-2 pm on 107.5 2day FM!! 

Made and Played in Canada

On Air
Vista Radio is proud to present Made and Played...

Support When You Need It

On Air
BC residents can get help immediately by contacting any one of the following:

Canadian Indigenous Music

On Air
Explore the vibrant world of Canadian Indigenous music with our curated list of talented Indigenous artists from across the country.
- Advertisement -