B.C. election debate set for Oct. 8

BC NDP Leader David Eby, BC Conservatives Leader John Rustad, and BC Green Leader Sonia Furstenau will come together on Oct. 8. (CItyNews Composite Image)
BC NDP Leader David Eby, BC Conservatives Leader John Rustad, and BC Green Leader Sonia Furstenau will come together on Oct. 8. (CItyNews Composite Image)

By Charlie Carey

Posted September 24, 2024 7:45 am.

Last Updated September 24, 2024 8:15 am.

Mark your calendars — the only televised debate of the provincial election campaign has been set for Oct. 8.

BC NDP Leader David Eby, BC Conservatives Leader John Rustad, and BC Green Leader Sonia Furstenau will come together for an hour-long debate set to begin at 6:30 p.m.

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