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'Transformative' change possible, says Anjali Appadurai, 2nd NDP leadership candidate

'Transformative' change possible, says Anjali Appadurai, 2nd NDP leadership candidate

VICTORIA — A former federal election candidate who describes herself as a human rights and climate advocate has entered the British Columbia New Democrat leadership race.
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Former B.C. New Democrat leader and B.C. member of Parliament Bob Skelly dies

Former B.C. New Democrat leader and B.C. member of Parliament Bob Skelly dies

VANCOUVER — Former British Columbia New Democratic Party leader Bob Skelly has died at the age of 79. In a message posted on social media, Premier John Horgan says he is saddened to hear of Skelly's death and thanks him for his years of service to B.
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Sentencing date set for man convicted in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' case

Sentencing date set for man convicted in Amanda Todd 'sextortion' case

Aydin Coban was found guilty on five charges in relation to the Port Coquitlam teen following a nine-week trial in New Westminster court.
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White orca spotted at Telegraph Cove, far from California home

White orca spotted at Telegraph Cove, far from California home

The young orca, dubbed Frosty, and her pod have been seen several times off California — and even as far south as Tijuana, Mexico
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Barefoot in the Geopark: nine-year-old runs half marathon with no shoes or socks

Barefoot in the Geopark: nine-year-old runs half marathon with no shoes or socks

Talk about no agony of defeat.
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Climate activist Anjali Appadurai takes on David Eby in BC NDP leadership race

Climate activist Anjali Appadurai takes on David Eby in BC NDP leadership race

Anjali Appadurai tosses her hat in the BC NDP leadership race, ensuring policy debate ahead of Premier John Horgan's resignation.
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B.C. government workers' strike on the horizon?

B.C. government workers' strike on the horizon?

The union's key demand is for a cost of living adjustment clause to keep up with inflation.
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Will B.C. adopt 'McMafia' law to combat money laundering?

Will B.C. adopt 'McMafia' law to combat money laundering?

Unexplained wealth orders are expanding in the United Kingdom. A Vancouver criminal defence lawyer calls them "a frightening expansion of the surveillance state" that the B.C. government ought to steer clear of.
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Competition heats up for eyewear in B.C.

Competition heats up for eyewear in B.C.

Sparring between executives has intensified as more players enter the market
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Musqueam, FortisBC ink deal on Tilbury LNG expansion

Musqueam, FortisBC ink deal on Tilbury LNG expansion

Agreement provides equity option for Musqueam First Nation in liquefied natural gas export terminal
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