B.C. political landscape faces polarizing shift as voters head to the polls

British Columbians will choose their next provincial government on Saturday in a campaign that has been too close to predict. What is certain is that the political landscape after Oct. 19 will be far different than anything that could have been anticipated even a few months ago.There are two parties in contention to win, plus some wild cards – a strong list of independent candidates and a third party hoping to play a starring role should the province end up with a minority government. No matter how the breaks go, British Columbians can count on a more polarized legislature when it next convenes.