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OTTAWA — Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the government's plans for pharmacare are moving forward, but experts who study government drug plans suggest the Liberals may have lost the political will to take bold steps toward a national program.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he would be excited to see a "blown up," post-apocalyptic version of city hall after announcing that the hit HBO TV series "The Last of Us" will film Season 2 in "Hollywood North," moving from Alberta.

Canada's Standing Committee on Natural Resources has passed a motion to investigate the ownership structure and business relations of Paper Excellence, a pulp and paper company based in Richmond, B.C.

VICTORIA — Former premier John Horgan has officially resigned his Victoria-area seat in the British Columbia legislature.

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VICTORIA — The newly acclaimed leader of British Columbia's Conservatives whose climate change views prompted his expulsion from the Opposition Liberals says he's building a grassroots coalition for voters who don't support the province's left-of-cen

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ferry Commission has announced its preliminary decision on ferry fare increases that if finalized would be up to a maximum of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.

BC Ferries passengers are assured of more fare hikes annually, which are tentatively capped at 9.2% for four years, starting in 2024; however, a B.C. government subsidy of $500 million will likely lower these fares with Transportation Minister Rob Fleming aiming for a 3% hike.