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British Columbia Conservatives take power as David Eby's election gamble backfires

An electoral gamble by outgoing British Columbia premier David Eby has backfired, with the provincial Conservatives taking power for the first time since 1928. The unexpected political shift in the Canadian province has brought a new premier into office through a fortunate turn of events.

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British Columbia Conservatives take power as David Eby's election gamble backfires
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What to know

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    Outgoing premier David Eby's electoral bet has ended in a political reversal.

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    British Columbia's provincial Conservatives are returning to power for the first time since 1928.

Why it matters

The transition is notable because it brings British Columbia's provincial Conservatives back to power for the first time since 1928.

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