The contrasts in mood between British Columbia's main political parties was unmistakable on Thursday, June 8, 2017 when their members were sworn in to a divided legislature.

British Columbia's NDP leader highlighted affordable housing and health care on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, as key elements in a minority government deal with the Green party.

BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver said he's aiming for Wednesday or earlier to broker a working agreement with either the Liberals or the NDP.

The final count in British Columbia's tight and inconclusive election will be known on May 24, 2017, but the possibility of a judicial recount means the actual outcome might not be known for weeks.

British Columbia's final ballot count starts Monday, May 22, 2017, to determine which party forms the province's next government almost two weeks after election day, barring judicial recounts.

Tomorrow's debate offers the three party leaders a high-stakes chance to leave a mark on the campaign with about two weeks to the finish line.

Premier Christy Clark often highlights the fact B.C. has the lowest jobless rate in Canada, but rural and remote areas in the province are struggling with major industry downturns and job losses.

The campaign has been underway unofficially for weeks with the Liberals, NDP and Greens releasing platform details for an election that polls suggest will be a tight battle.

B.C. privacy watchdog has rejected a provincial Liberal party request to investigate allegations the NDP breached personal information protection laws for sharing voter supporter lists.

The official start to British Columbia's election campaign is set to launch Tuesday, but the buses are already rolling and the attack ads and name-calling are shifting into high gear.