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5 things you (probably) didn't know about provincial politics and Vancouver

5 things you (probably) didn't know about provincial politics and Vancouver

From a former Green Day Packer to six MLAs in one electoral district.
Wasp in fatal encounter with David Eby on B.C. campaign trail

Wasp in fatal encounter with David Eby on B.C. campaign trail

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — British Columbia NDP leader David Eby was upstaged by a wasp that flew down his shirt and stung him during a news conference.
Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
BC Conservatives promise major regulatory changes to boost resource industries

BC Conservatives promise major regulatory changes to boost resource industries

Policies designed to fully electrify LNG production in the province would be abandoned.
B.C. housing minister faces questions about sister's consulting client

B.C. housing minister faces questions about sister's consulting client

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says there is no merit to a Conservative letter to the Registrar of Lobbyists for BC asking for an investigation of his sister's company's consulting and lobbying work.
B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing

B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing

SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help more middle-class, first-time buyers into the housing market in British Columbia with a plan to finance 40 per cent of the price.
NDP unveils plan to subsidize 25,000 new homes across B.C.

NDP unveils plan to subsidize 25,000 new homes across B.C.

Initiative would see taxpayers invest in 40 per cent home equity stakes for up to 25,000 homes for first-time homeowners.
Rob Shaw: Health cuts, drug dens and tolls. How false claims lead B.C. election campaign

Rob Shaw: Health cuts, drug dens and tolls. How false claims lead B.C. election campaign

A look at the claims party leaders have made.
Public safety paramount for B.C. businesses during election

Public safety paramount for B.C. businesses during election

Anxiety persists as owners watch to see how parties tackle ongoing vandalism and harm
Nanaimo drug-trafficking arrests show dangers of 'safe' drug sites: B.C. Conservatives

Nanaimo drug-trafficking arrests show dangers of 'safe' drug sites: B.C. Conservatives

Nanaimo RCMP announced Tuesday that they had arrested two people for drug trafficking and possession of a prohibited firearm after responding to a complaint about drug dealing on Cavan Street.