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Politics

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GreenPAC endorses B.C. environmental champions for the provincial election

Candidates endorsed from three major parties.

Premiers meeting in Yukon concerned about legalization of marijuana

"We need to see the federal legislation," said Christy Clark. "We will build a system focused on safety."

B.C. to change human rights code to protect transgendered people

Justice Minister Suzanne Anton says the code will be changed to include "gender identity or expression" among the protected grounds its covers.

Dynamic U.S. presidential election fuelling novelty bets in B.C., Manitoba

U.S. election bets have become the highest earner on the B.C. Lottery Corp. website's novelty betting category, surpassing the Oscars.

A Multicultural “Calculation” for the Conservatives

Tories once used moral values to win over immigrants - but foreign-born Vancouverites are now choosing the NDP or Liberals - leaving the Conservatives trailing third.

MUZZLED: Feds stifle singing scientist

Ottawa folksinger Tony Turner is organizing a cross-Canada singalong of the #Harperman hit song on September 17.

Unist'ot'en Camp on "high alert" under rumours of police raid

The Unist'ot'en Camp believes there is reason to fear an imminent "mass arrest operation" from local RCMP.

ERINN BROSHKO: From humble prairie beginnings to Conservative candidate

Erinn Broshko started out as the political underdog in his riding but has quickly risen to prominence in Vancouver Granville.

HARJIT SAJJAN: Military hero now a Vancouver Liberal candidate

The combat veteran and former detective has his eyes on a seat in the House of Commons.

Jody Wilson-Raybould, Liberal candidate for Vancouver Granville, 'bound and determined' to bring change

The Liberal candidate for Vancouver Granville has been door-knocking, and isn't surprised by what she's heard.