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A look at the new districts in B.C.'s fall election as legislature grows to 93 seats

A look at the new districts in B.C.'s fall election as legislature grows to 93 seats

The Oct. 19 election in British Columbia will feature new electoral districts that increase the number of seats in the legislature from 87 to 93.
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Westview ratepayers want supportive housing project put on hold

Westview ratepayers want supportive housing project put on hold

Society expresses concern about proposal for building new facility near qathet General Hospital
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B.C. leaders officially start election campaign talking health, addiction, economy

B.C. leaders officially start election campaign talking health, addiction, economy

It didn't take long for the leaders of the two contending parties in British Columbia's election to take a few personal jabs. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin issued the writ Saturday for the 43rd provincial general election, which will take place on Oct. 19.
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Comeback falls short for Powell River Kings in BCHL opener

Comeback falls short for Powell River Kings in BCHL opener

Visiting Victoria Grizzlies hang on to win at Hap Parker Arena
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Kicking the Clutter: Do you know what’s under your sink?

Kicking the Clutter: Do you know what’s under your sink?

How to turn chaos into an enjoyable decluttered space
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Birth tourism families could reap 'never ending chain' of Canadian citizenship abroad: critics

Birth tourism families could reap 'never ending chain' of Canadian citizenship abroad: critics

B.C. MP concerned an amended Citizenship Act could proliferate passing of Canadian citizenship rights indefinitely to birth tourist descendants living in foreign countries
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Timeline: The political shakeups leading up to the 2024 B.C. fall election

Timeline: The political shakeups leading up to the 2024 B.C. fall election

VICTORIA — There has been a major upheaval in British Columbia politics since the last provincial vote in 2020. Here's a look at the political timeline, resulting in two party leaders who are both running for the first time as premier in the Oct.
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Saanich councillor's noise-camera idea wins support at UBCM

Saanich councillor's noise-camera idea wins support at UBCM

Teale Phelps Bondaroff, who wants a provincial pilot project, says there are currently few options to enforce vehicular noise pollution.
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Pope honours Tla'amin member and elder Betty Wilson

Pope honours Tla'amin member and elder Betty Wilson

Language advocate, educator and community builder awarded with medal
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City of Powell River permissive taxes exemptions recommended

City of Powell River permissive taxes exemptions recommended

City councillors review staff suggestions for non-profit organizations to not have to pay property taxes
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