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Backlash erupts after Caroline Elliott dodges Juno News debate

Juno News co-founder Keean Bexte announced that candidate Caroline Elliott had initially committed to attend the only debate scheduled before the party’s membership cutoff.

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Apr 04, 2026
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B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliott is facing heat for backing out of the Juno News debate.

The dispute over the Juno News BC Conservative leadership debate began on the evening of April 2, when Juno News co-founder Keean Bexte announced that candidate Caroline Elliott had initially committed to attend the only debate scheduled before the party’s membership cutoff before abruptly backing out.

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🟢 IMPORTANT UPDATE ON THE JUNO DEBATE: Caroline Elliott initially committed to attend the only BC Conservative leadership debate taking place before the membership cutoff. This is the moment members will decide who becomes the next Premier of British Columbia. It is a big
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