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# debate

2 stories, newest first. Times are Pacific.

## Friday, October 16

Election newsReported

### [Conservative candidate Mike Hicks says 'conquered' comment about First Nations was taken out of context](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/news/mike-hicks-conquered-first-nations-juan-de-fuca-2026)

Mike Hicks, the BC Conservative candidate for Juan de Fuca-Malahat, said his statement at a 9 October debate that 'First Nations have to be conquered' was misconstrued. He remains on the Conservative slate. NDP and Green candidates in his riding have called for his removal.

4:08 pm PT2 min read

## Thursday, October 15

Election newsReported

### [Three Abbotsford Conservative Candidates Pull Out of October 19 Debate](https://voche.me/bc/provincial-2026/news/abbotsford-debate-cancelled-conservatives-withdraw-2026)

Bruce Banman, Korky Neufeld, and Darryl Kropp withdrew from a provincial candidates debate scheduled for October 19 at the University of the Fraser Valley, citing a scheduling conflict. Abbotsford News reported the cancellation on October 15, 2026.

4:10 pm PT2 min read

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