VANCOUVER — Polls are now open in British Columbia, where voters in today’s provincial election face a choice that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago.

The B.C. Conservatives, whose party won less than two per cent of the vote last election, stand on the brink of forming government or, at least, becoming the official Opposition, with Leader John Rustad challenging New Democrat incumbent David Eby to be premier.

Rustad was thrown out of the Opposition, joined the Conservatives as leader, and steered them to popularity.{ai:summary}<p>Polls have opened in British Columbia's provincial election, presenting voters with a surprising choice. The B.C. Conservatives, previously garnering less than two percent of the vote, may form the government or become the official Opposition, with leader John Rustad contesting incumbent David Eby. </p><p>#politics</p>

B.C. voters face a once-unthinkable election choice, after stunning rise of Rustad

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