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B.C. business owners wary of "uncertain" minority government

B.C. business owners wary of "uncertain" minority government

Business loves certainty and the only certainty in a minority legislature is uncertainty. That is not good, according to business leaders
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Atmospheric river brings heavy rains, localized flooding on B.C. election day

Atmospheric river brings heavy rains, localized flooding on B.C. election day

An atmospheric river has drenched coastal British Columbia, triggering localized flooding Saturday as voters headed to the polls for the provincial election.
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Port Alberni house fire sends one person to hospital

Port Alberni house fire sends one person to hospital

Two people managed to get out of the 7th Avenue home before fire crews responded about 6:40 p.m. Friday
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Widespread flooding in Lower Mainland on election day, sinkhole in Langley

Widespread flooding in Lower Mainland on election day, sinkhole in Langley

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue into Sunday.
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Teachers' association wanted 'safe space' for all-candidates meeting so it banned filming

Teachers' association wanted 'safe space' for all-candidates meeting so it banned filming

BC Conservative Party candidate in Victoria is puzzled why video recordings of candidates discussing public policy platforms were barred by a teachers' union organizing the debate.
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Election results could come within an hour of polls closing

Election results could come within an hour of polls closing

Once polls close, electronic tabulators will produce paper results that will be phoned in to the district electoral office, where officials will enter the results for publication on Elections B.C.’s website
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Watch: B.C. delivery driver throws package at cat's face

Watch: B.C. delivery driver throws package at cat's face

A doorbell camera captured the moment when a delivery driver decided to throw a package at a cat.
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A swamp, a downed plane, and an unexpected funeral guest

A swamp, a downed plane, and an unexpected funeral guest

Two Islanders honoured at a ceremony at 443 Squadron’s base at Victoria International Airport have an amazing story to tell
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Man accused of assault with car near legislature protest lacked intent: defence

Man accused of assault with car near legislature protest lacked intent: defence

Christopher Sura Johnson, who is on trial for assault with a weapon and dangerous driving in connection with the Dec. 3 incident, made a momentary lapse in judgement, his lawyer says
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Les Leyne: Eby's attack-dog approach stems from lessons learned in 2013

Les Leyne: Eby's attack-dog approach stems from lessons learned in 2013

An NDP report concluded then-leader Adrian Dix lost the 2013 election to BC Liberal leader Christy Clark due in part to Dix’s determination not to go negative
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