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Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue.
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One home washed away in B.C. mudslide, owner missing: police

One home washed away in B.C. mudslide, owner missing: police

First responders in Coquitlam, B.C., spent much of the weekend searching for a person who is missing after their home was washed away in a mudslide triggered by torrential rain across British Columbia's south coast.
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Rob Shaw: David Eby lost this election, even though the BC NDP won

Rob Shaw: David Eby lost this election, even though the BC NDP won

Voters were clear in their mandate for change, denying the BC NDP another majority
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Despite close election provincially, NDP dominate polls in Vancouver

Despite close election provincially, NDP dominate polls in Vancouver

Of the 12 electoral districts in Vancouver, 11 are going orange
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Person missing after Coquitlam home swept away in B.C. storm

Person missing after Coquitlam home swept away in B.C. storm

A search is underway on Sunday after a mudslide washed away a house. At least one person is missing.
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Green leader left with no seat as NDP retains Victoria-Beacon Hill

Green leader left with no seat as NDP retains Victoria-Beacon Hill

Sonia Furstenau had relocated to Victoria this year after two terms representing the Cowichan Valley, but is now a leader without a seat.
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One dead after pickup strikes vehicle, transit bus in downtown Victoria

One dead after pickup strikes vehicle, transit bus in downtown Victoria

The fatal crash happened near the intersection of Douglas and Humboldt streets just after 1 a.m.
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Les Leyne: A dead-heat election for B.C. thanks to Conservative surge

Les Leyne: A dead-heat election for B.C. thanks to Conservative surge

The Conservative Party of B.C.’s stunning surge culminated in a dead-heat election that on Saturday night left them just short of the 47-seat majority.
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Trevor Hancock: Later is too late to restore nature

Trevor Hancock: Later is too late to restore nature

The Worldwide Fund for Nature says what happens in the next five years will “determine the future of life on Earth.”
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No clear winner in B.C. election, Conservative leader says province 'changed forever'

No clear winner in B.C. election, Conservative leader says province 'changed forever'

VANCOUVER — There was no clear winner in Saturday's British Columbia election, but the leader of the B.C. Conservatives says the province's political landscape has "changed forever," after his party pushed the incumbent New Democrats to the brink.
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