A second B.C. Green candidate has won his riding in the provincial election, potentially giving the party a big role in the legislature.
Jeremy Valeriote won in West Vancouver — Sea to Sky, after colleague Rob Botterell won Saanich North and the Islands, previously held by fellow Green Adam Olsen, who did not run.
The Greens also went into the election with two seats in the legislature.
However, party leader Sonia Furstenau was defeated after switching ridings to Victoria — Beacon Hill.
He noted that the BC Liberals doubled MSP and the cost of housing, car insurance, and hydro all skyrocketed on their watch.
Laurie Throness says he made the decision to stay in the race after being encouraged to do so by his supporters.
A statement from the party says more than $441,000 has been raised in the first 15 days of October.
Horgan says the resignation also raises questions about the views of other Liberal candidates in the Oct. 24 election who have been linked to anti-LGBTQ statements.
Horgan, who referred to Wilkinson as "buddy" several times during the CKNW debate, replied that his government couldn't fix all the mess the Liberals left behind in one fell swoop.
Today, after discussions with the leader, Laurie Throness has announced he is stepping down as a candidate in the upcoming provincial election.