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Andrew Wilkinson steps down as B.C. Liberal leader before successor chosen

Andrew Wilkinson steps down as B.C. Liberal leader before successor chosen

VANCOUVER — The leader of British Columbia's Liberal party is stepping down before his successor is chosen, following last month's election that saw Premier John Horgan's NDP win a decisive majority government.
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B.C. records 516 new COVID cases, 10 deaths as officials call for adherence to rules

B.C. records 516 new COVID cases, 10 deaths as officials call for adherence to rules

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are urging residents to follow their latest orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 and relieve the pressure on the health-care system.
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Active COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations hit record highs in B.C.

Active COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations hit record highs in B.C.

Good news is that the number of newly discovered cases fell for the second consecutive day
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Sixteen arrested after grow-op raid near Merritt, B.C.

Sixteen arrested after grow-op raid near Merritt, B.C.

MERRITT, B.C. — Sixteen people have been arrested and 800 cannabis plants seized after Mounties raided a property near Merritt, B.C.
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Surrey announces new police chief for municipal force taking over from RCMP

Surrey announces new police chief for municipal force taking over from RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — The City of Surrey, B.C., has hired the deputy chief constable from the neighbouring city of Delta to head its new municipal police force. Norm Lipinski was announced as the new police chief at a news conference Friday.
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Elections BC estimates higher voter turnout, still a historic low for B.C.

Elections BC estimates higher voter turnout, still a historic low for B.C.

VICTORIA — Elections BC has revised its estimated voter turnout for the provincial election in October, but the increased figure is still a historic low for the province.
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Surrey names former RCMP officer as inaugural police chief

Surrey names former RCMP officer as inaugural police chief

The Surrey Police Board has chosen Delta’s Deputy Police Chief Norm Lipinski to become the first chief constable of the city’s proposed municipal force.
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Large dog shot and killed while attacking officers in Richmond, B.C.

Large dog shot and killed while attacking officers in Richmond, B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — Mounties in Richmond, B.C., shot and killed a large dog they say bit two officers. Police say in a news release that officers called for help when a suspect in a break and enter began fighting with them on Thursday night.
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Number of new daily COVID-19 cases in B.C. dip slightly to 538

Number of new daily COVID-19 cases in B.C. dip slightly to 538

One senior citizen has died from COVID-19 in the past day, bringing the province's death toll to 321
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B.C. gets new public health orders on gatherings, wearing masks

B.C. gets new public health orders on gatherings, wearing masks

Provincial health officer strongly advises not travel outside a home health region for non-essential reasons
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