British Columbia is waking to a reshaped political landscape but no clear winner of a provincial election marked by the rise of the B.C. Conservatives from the political fringe to centre stage.

Neither the Conservatives, led by John Rustad, nor the incumbent NDP of Premier David Eby reached the 47 seats needed to form a majority government after initial counting ended around 1 a.m. Sunday, with a handful of seats undecided.

Regardless of the outcome, the election represented a stunning moment for the B.C. Conservatives, who received less than two per cent of the vote last election{ai:summary}<p>British Columbia's recent provincial election has resulted in a fragmented political landscape, with the B.C. Conservatives gaining prominence but failing to secure a majority. Neither the Conservatives nor the incumbent NDP achieved the 47 seats needed to govern outright.</p><p>The election outcome leaves several seats undecided, indicating a shift in voter sentiment without a clear mandate for any party. #politics</p>

B.C. wakes to election uncertainty, with Conservatives, NDP in tight race

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