Eby makes six public stops in Surrey while Doerkson holds private fundraisers
In the final days before the Oct. 24 vote, CTV News reports that Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson held five private fundraising events this month as NDP leader David Eby made six public campaign appearances south of the Fraser.
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Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson has held five private fundraising events in October and has not taken questions from reporters since Monday, while NDP leader David Eby made six public campaign stops south of the Fraser River on Wednesday, CTV News reported.
CTV News reporter Penny Daflos reported on Oct. 21 that Elections BC data shows the Conservative Party of BC hosted five "special event(s) in support of Lorne Doerksen" this month at hotels and restaurants, with ticket prices that CTV News reported at $1,500 each. CTV News confirmed two of those events, at the Wall Centre Hotel and the Paradox Hotel in downtown Vancouver, were invite-only. The Wall Centre event was not listed on the party's website. The Paradox Hotel event was originally ticketed but had become free by the time CTV News reported on it.
A Conservative spokesperson told CTV News by email: "Every party in this province holds fundraisers, including the NDP."
What Eby said
David Eby, speaking at one of six campaign stops he made in Surrey-area ridings on Oct. 21, used the Conservative events to show a difference before the Oct. 24 vote.
"The conservatives are conducting themselves as if they've won the election, but they do not deserve anybody's vote if they're going to be campaigning in backrooms instead of in front of the cameras," Eby told reporters, as quoted by CTV News.
He also said: "Who will put your family's priorities first instead of their donors? Who will talk to the media instead of (at) private fundraisers?"
Doerkson's press availability
CTV News reported that Lorne Doerkson has not taken questions from reporters since Monday, Oct. 19. He has been making campaign stops, including visits to constituency offices, and attending private events, but has not held open sessions where reporters could ask him questions in the final days of the campaign.
CTV News did not report a statement from the Conservative Party about when Doerkson would next be available to reporters.
What this means for voters
Voting day is Oct. 24, 2026. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. in each time zone. If you have not yet voted, you can find your voting place and confirm your registration at elections.bc.ca. Advance voting closed on Oct. 21. You can read more about all candidates in this election at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates.
Questions this story answers
When did Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson last take media questions?
CTV News reported on Oct. 21 that Doerkson had not taken questions from reporters since Monday, Oct. 19. He has been making campaign stops and speaking at constituency offices and private events, but has not been available to the press for questions. The Conservative Party of BC has not announced when he will next be available to media.
How many fundraising events has the Conservative Party held for Doerkson this month?
Elections BC data, as reported by CTV News on Oct. 21, shows the Conservative Party of BC hosted five 'special event(s) in support of Lorne Doerksen' in October at hotels and restaurants, with ticket prices that CTV News reported at $1,500 each. CTV News confirmed two of those events, at the Wall Centre Hotel and the Paradox Hotel in Vancouver, were invite-only.
What did a Conservative spokesperson say about the fundraising events?
A Conservative spokesperson replied by email to CTV News that 'Every party in this province holds fundraisers, including the NDP.' The party did not address the question of Doerkson's press availability or explain why the events were not listed on the party's website.
What did David Eby say about the Conservative fundraising events?
Speaking at one of six campaign stops he made south of the Fraser River on Oct. 21, Eby said, as quoted by CTV News: 'The conservatives are conducting themselves as if they've won the election, but they do not deserve anybody's vote if they're going to be campaigning in backrooms instead of in front of the cameras.' He also said: 'Who will put your family's priorities first instead of their donors? Who will talk to the media instead of (at) private fundraisers?'
Where did the NDP focus its campaign on Oct. 21?
CTV News reported that David Eby made six campaign stops south of the Fraser River on Oct. 21, concentrating on Surrey-area ridings. He greeted NDP supporters and took questions from reporters at those stops. Surrey has multiple competitive ridings in the Oct. 24 provincial vote.
Where can I find information about voting on Oct. 24?
Elections BC runs the provincial vote on Oct. 24, 2026. Voting places are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in your time zone. You can find your voting place and check your registration at elections.bc.ca. Advance voting ran Oct. 16 to 21 and has now closed.
Who are the main candidates in the BC provincial election?
The BC provincial election on Oct. 24 has candidates in 93 districts. The two main party leaders are David Eby of the BC NDP and Lorne Doerkson of the Conservative Party of BC. The BC Green Party is led by Sonia Furstenau. You can see all candidates on this site at /bc/provincial-2026/candidates.
What is Elections BC and how does it relate to campaign fundraising data?
Elections BC is the independent office that runs provincial elections and enforces election financing rules. Parties and candidates must report donations and events to Elections BC, and the agency publishes that data. CTV News used Elections BC data to identify the five Conservative fundraising events for Doerkson this month.
Sources
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- CTV News: Eby says Conservatives acting like they've won B.C. election, as Doerkson fundraisesvancouverisland.ctvnews.ca
- Elections BC: Campaign finance disclosureselections.bc.ca
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