By The Canadian Press/ Doug Collins

NDP consolidates its hold on power after Nanaimo byelection

Jan 31, 2019 | 6:56 AM

NANAIMO —  The New Democrats survived a key test of their minority government last night, comfortably winning a byelection in Nanaimo.

    A Liberal win would have tipped the balance of power in the legislature and put Premier John Horgan’s government on shaky ground.

    But New Democrat Sheila Malcolmson continued the party’s grip on the riding, defeating B-C Liberal Tony Harris.

    Horgan said the byelection result shows voters support his government’s policies and are a validation of what the N-D-P has been doing since it took power 18 months ago.

    Green Party leader Andrew Weaver says the results were what they expected. He said the NDP ran a campaign of fear and the results were obvious.

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    He said many people indicated they would vote strategically this election to keep the coalition intact and voted for the NDP. (The Canadian Press)