The 2017 provincial election will be remembered as a great night for the BC Green Party.

Party leader in his Oak Bay-Gordon Head riding with more than half the votes, which led to a loud celebration at party headquarters in Victoria.

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Not only will he return to the legislature when it reconvenes, but he will also be accompanied by two new Green MLA害羞草研究所檚. Adam Olsen (Saanich North and the Islands) and Sonia Furstenau (Cowichan Valley) were both elected Tuesday night their respective ridings.

While still short of the four seats needed for , Weaver was pleased with the 害羞草研究所渇irst ever Green elected caucus in North America.害羞草研究所�

In North Saanich, the energy was 害羞草研究所榚lectric害羞草研究所� for .

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After losing the 2013 provincial election by roughly 300 votes, Olsen came out on top by roughly 3,000 this time.

It was a slightly tighter race in the , where a winner was not declared until after 10:30 p.m. But Furstenau still comfortably won the riding by 1,500 votes over her nearest challenger from the NDP.

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Weaver took the time to address British Columbians: 害羞草研究所淵ou can trust that every decision BC Greens will make will follow the principle, issue by issue, evidence-based approach. In days ahead there will be discussions taking lace between all parties, now is not the time, now is the time for Greens to celebrate.害羞草研究所�