Trying to save the ship

All data points to BC's election shaping up to be a tighter than expected two-way race, even as more prominent BCNDP MLAs choose to retire. Dr Bonnie Henry makes a stronger call for expanded safer supply and no one wants to listen. Meanwhile Lytton remains in ruins. Federally, Trudeau mulls a Carney-Freeland swap, while others recommend an electoral reform hail Mary. Also, the Federal Greens make the news, for bad reasons and Trudeau commits us to somehow, eventually reach the NATO 2% GDP defence spending guidelines.LinksRob Shaw: BC United mum on fundraising figures as NDP, Conservatives hit record highs Conservative funding bragBC United fundraisingMainstreet British Columbia, July 2024BC NDP Leads BC Tories by 2, while United falls to 9%Michael Lee out and Jamie Stein inCandidate nomination standingsBruce Ralston retiredHarry Bains retiresRob Fleming  retiresTerry Yung rumoursMullen mulling run in provincial election - theBreakerRead the PHO reportB.C. rejects bid to expand 'safer supply' program to include non-prescribed alternatives to fentanyl3 years and a record $239M in recovery funding later, Lytton still hasn't rebuilt | CBC News  Prime Minister urges Mark Carney to join government - The Globe and MailTrudeau says he’s trying to recruit Carney, but did not say if it’s to replace Freeland as finance minister - The Globe and MailCould a policy Justin Trudeau rejected give the Liberals the bump they need? | TVO Today Deputy leader ends bid to co-lead federal Green Party after internal debateTrudeau says Canada can meet NATO's military spending benchmark by 2032 | CBC NewsCanada launching process to acquire up to 12 conventionally-powered submarinesCanada, U.S. and Finland form pact to build icebreakers for Arctic | CBC News