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Rob Shaw: Health cuts, drug dens and tolls. How false claims lead B.C. election campaign

Rob Shaw: Health cuts, drug dens and tolls. How false claims lead B.C. election campaign

A look at the claims party leaders have made.
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Public safety paramount for B.C. businesses during election

Public safety paramount for B.C. businesses during election

Anxiety persists as owners watch to see how parties tackle ongoing vandalism and harm
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Nanaimo drug-trafficking arrests show dangers of 'safe' drug sites: B.C. Conservatives

Nanaimo drug-trafficking arrests show dangers of 'safe' drug sites: B.C. Conservatives

Nanaimo RCMP announced Tuesday that they had arrested two people for drug trafficking and possession of a prohibited firearm after responding to a complaint about drug dealing on Cavan Street.
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Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in B.C., ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in B.C., ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

British Columbia's former chief coroner is criticizing plans by two of the province's major political parties for involuntary treatment of people with drug addictions, saying there's little evidence it works and more people will die.
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B.C.’s housing issues far from fixed despite NDP progress

B.C.’s housing issues far from fixed despite NDP progress

The governing party and the BC Conservatives have not yet tabled platforms on top issue
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Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Once a rallying point, the carbon tax now faces opposition from nearly half of BC NDP voters as the province grapples with competing priorities
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Les Leyne: Rustad puts name behind rebate, but turns shy on vaccine views

Les Leyne: Rustad puts name behind rebate, but turns shy on vaccine views

B.C. Conservative leader was happy to talk to reporters about his proposed ‘Rustad Rebate,’ but dodged six questions about his anti-vax comments
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Election campaign TV commercials

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Election campaign TV commercials

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A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day

A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day

Here's what the three major parties have promised.
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Rob Shaw: Rustad pledges to close B.C.'s overdose prevention sites

Rob Shaw: Rustad pledges to close B.C.'s overdose prevention sites

Promise draws criticism from Eby, Furstenau.
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