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Man guilty of robbery, drug trafficking and assault fears deportation

Man guilty of robbery, drug trafficking and assault fears deportation

Court grants permanent resident’s request for more time to retract guilty pleas, which could allow him to remain in Canada
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B.C. NDP pledges additional $3 billion a year to build schools, hospitals in platform

B.C. NDP pledges additional $3 billion a year to build schools, hospitals in platform

VANCOUVER — The New Democrats are promising a one-time $1,000 COVID-19 recovery benefit for families and $500 for individuals as part of an election platform in British Columbia that largely banks on voters wishing to stay the course.
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B.C. Liberals promise lower rates by ending public auto insurance monopoly

B.C. Liberals promise lower rates by ending public auto insurance monopoly

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — The British Columbia Liberals are promising lower vehicle insurance rates by ending the monopoly that a Crown-owned corporation has on the market.
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Schools aren't increasing COVID-19 transmission rates: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Schools aren't increasing COVID-19 transmission rates: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Although about 500,000 students and staff are back in school, rates of COVID-19 remain very low among children and teenagers.
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One-time recovery benefit, rent freeze part of BC NDP platform

One-time recovery benefit, rent freeze part of BC NDP platform

Among the 60 new commitments of the 154-item platform is a one-time pandemic recovery stimulus of $1000 per family or $500 per individual
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B.C. mayors question provincial leaders about issues linked to municipal operations

B.C. mayors question provincial leaders about issues linked to municipal operations

VANCOUVER — Thirteen mayors from British Columbia's largest cities want the province's political leaders to state their positions on four key issues including housing, addictions and transit.
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Liberal government would allow private insurers to compete with ICBC

Liberal government would allow private insurers to compete with ICBC

Andrew Wilkinson announces plan to end public auto insurance monopoly
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Vancouver mayor wants council to unlock $30 million to fight homelessness

Vancouver mayor wants council to unlock $30 million to fight homelessness

Kennedy Stewart says buying or leasing buildings best option to bring relief to people on street
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One-time recovery benefit, rent freeze part of BC NDP platform

One-time recovery benefit, rent freeze part of BC NDP platform

The platform, released Tuesday, includes 154 commitments – 60 of which are new, according to BC NDP leader John Horgan
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Highlights of the British Columbia NDP's election platform

Highlights of the British Columbia NDP's election platform

VANCOUVER — Highlights of the British Columbia NDP's platform in the Oct.
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