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B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

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B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives propose replacing no-fault auto insurance with “hybrid” system

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B.C. Conservatives are promising major changes to ICBC’s no-fault insurance system, including restoring some accident victims’ right to sue.

B.C. major party leaders prepare for live debate on Oct. 14

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B.C.’s three major party leaders will face off Oct. 14 in the only televised leaders’ debate of the provincial election campaign.

B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election poll

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B.C. Conservatives hold a five-point lead over the NDP as voters firm up their choices, according to a new poll.

B.C Greens pitch tax on “extreme wealth” to raise $22 billion

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The B.C. Greens are proposing new taxes on extreme wealth as provincial parties sharpen their focus on high-income earners.

B.C. NDP plans to resume seven paused long-term care projects if re-elected

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The B.C. NDP is promising to restart seven delayed long-term care projects and expand health-care supports for seniors.

B.C. parties race to file candidates as nomination deadline looms

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British Columbia’s major parties are close to a full slate of candidates in B.C.’s 93 electoral districts, a day before the nomination deadline.

Eby promises gas tax cut, price caps at the pumps if NDP is re-elected

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B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is promising temporary fuel tax relief and new price controls aimed at lowering pump prices.

B.C. parties tout plans for critical minerals and LNG as election campaign enters second week

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Both major parties are promising to expand B.C.’s natural resource sector as the provincial election campaign enters its second week.

B.C. Conservatives pull ahead of Eby’s NDP after snap election call, says poll

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A new poll shows the B.C. Conservatives opening an eight-point lead over the NDP following Premier David Eby’s snap election call.

Independent MLA Amelia Boultbee crosses the floor to B.C. NDP

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Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee said she remains committed to her constituents as she crossed the floor to join the B.C. NDP.

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B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

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B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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