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Kelowna Chamber of Commerce boss 'shocked' by sudden dismissal

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce boss 'shocked' by sudden dismissal

Dan Rogers had led Chamber through pandemic, says farewell after seven years
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Opinion: Eby’s government is driving B.C.’s finances into the ground

Opinion: Eby’s government is driving B.C.’s finances into the ground

David Eby's tenure as British Columbia's premier marks a dramatic increase in spending and debt, raising concerns among taxpayers
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Les Leyne: Unite-the-right idea is still on the table

Les Leyne: Unite-the-right idea is still on the table

BC United and Conservative Party of B.C. are building separate teams to fight an election at the same time they are willing to listen to people urging them to come together
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Law Society of BC announces 'legal action' against province over regulator reform

Law Society of BC announces 'legal action' against province over regulator reform

The Law Society of BC intends to mount a constitutional challenge of Bill 21, claiming it infringes on the independence of lawyers.
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Eby warns about United-Conservative merger, says B.C. voters face 'starkest choice'

Eby warns about United-Conservative merger, says B.C. voters face 'starkest choice'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's election campaign was unofficially launched on Thursday, five months ahead of the Oct.
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Opinion: Seismic shift in store for B.C. politics if Rustad's Conservative ascent continues

Opinion: Seismic shift in store for B.C. politics if Rustad's Conservative ascent continues

John Rustad has transformed the BC Conservative Party from a marginalized group to a key player in B.C.'s political arena
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PoCo Mayor Brad West dismisses, questions report on leading right-wing merger

PoCo Mayor Brad West dismisses, questions report on leading right-wing merger

UBC political scientist says the popular mayor operates in an 'open space' free of party politics that has resulted in a broad spectrum of interest.
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Northern B.C. facing economic headwinds, says report

Northern B.C. facing economic headwinds, says report

Mega-projects wind down as forestry sector shrinks
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The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West

The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West

Wildfires have forced thousands out of several communities in Western Canada. Roughly 6,600 residents have been evacuated out of parts of Fort McMurray, Alta., while the rest of the city remains on evacuation alert. In Fort Nelson, B.C.
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As Mexico, U.S. head to polls, Trudeau still aims to host trilateral summit in 2024

As Mexico, U.S. head to polls, Trudeau still aims to host trilateral summit in 2024

OTTAWA — Canada has yet to set a date for the North American Leaders' Summit, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's still aiming to host the gathering this year.
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