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RCMP officer injured during traffic stop in Penticton, B.C., Mounties appeal for help

PENTICTON, B.C. — The RCMP in British Columbia is asking for the public's help after an officer in Penticton was allegedly assaulted during a traffic stop early Monday morning.
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Wilkinson says Liberals would eliminate B.C.'s provincial sales tax for a year

Wilkinson says Liberals would eliminate B.C.'s provincial sales tax for a year

RICHMOND, B.C. — B.C.
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B.C. tech firms pledge to close gender pay gap as companies ‘find their feet again’

B.C. tech firms pledge to close gender pay gap as companies ‘find their feet again’

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Group of prominent people demand immediate halt to Site C over stability concerns

Group of prominent people demand immediate halt to Site C over stability concerns

VANCOUVER — A former president of BC Hydro and a former federal fisheries minister are among 18 prominent Canadians urging the provincial government to halt work on a huge hydroelectric project in northeastern B.C.
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Green Leader Furstenau says party aims to run 87 candidates in election

Green Leader Furstenau says party aims to run 87 candidates in election

VICTORIA — Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says the party is working overtime to field a full slate of candidates in the Oct. 24 British Columbia election, but may fall short.
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Horgan, Wilkinson trade barbs over MSP premiums, health care at campaign stops

Horgan, Wilkinson trade barbs over MSP premiums, health care at campaign stops

Horgan called a snap election for Oct. 24 earlier this week, saying he needs the stability of a majority government
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Owners of vandalized gondola in Squamish, B.C., offer $250,000 reward for information

Owners of vandalized gondola in Squamish, B.C., offer $250,000 reward for information

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The owners of a gondola in Squamish, B.C., that was vandalized for the second time in just over a year are offering a $250,000 reward.
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‘Unprecedented’ coalition demands end to B.C. salmon farms

‘Unprecedented’ coalition demands end to B.C. salmon farms

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Horgan says Liberals left legacy of 'runaway' housing costs

Horgan says Liberals left legacy of 'runaway' housing costs

VANCOUVER — Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson says community safety has declined as a result of the NDP's housing and mental health and addictions strategies.
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Snap election in B.C. puts spotlight on party nomination contests

Snap election in B.C. puts spotlight on party nomination contests

VANCOUVER — The NDP's announcement that former MP Nathan Cullen is a candidate in the B.C. election has stirred controversy and put the nomination processes used by all the parties in the spotlight.
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