What's driving the surge in support for the B.C. Conservatives?

As British Columbians prepare for the Oct. 19 provincial election, a party that's been relegated to the political outskirts for almost half a century is experiencing a dramatic resurgence. The Conservative Party of B.C. is climbing high in the polls, raking in donations and aiming to field candidates in ridings throughout the province.

What's driving the surge in support for the B.C. Conservatives?
Portrait of B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad speaking appears in the foreground with an out-of-focus background which looks like a purple screen

As British Columbians prepare for the Oct. 19 provincial election, a party that's been relegated to the political outskirts for almost half a century is experiencing a dramatic resurgence. The Conservative Party of B.C. is climbing high in the polls, raking in donations and aiming to field candidates in ridings throughout the province.