BC Legislature
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Red paint splattered on statue of Queen Victoria at B.C. legislature"Safe, peaceful and lawful protest is permitted under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Vandalism is not," police said in a media release.CrimeJun 11
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BC Liberal MLA Mike Bernier has tested positive for COVID-19The BC Liberal MLA started feeling symptoms earlier this week.HealthMay 3
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B.C. budget to focus on COVID-19 support while tabling massive deficitFinance Minister Selina Robinson will read her first budget speech around 2 p.m. PT.EconomyApr 20
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B.C. throne speech promises long-term care staffing, more affordable child careIn the speech from the throne, Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin read the province's blueprint for managing ongoing health crises and the recovery of B.C.'s economy.PoliticsApr 12
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Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA Grace Lore thanks community following tumour diagnosis for 4-year-old sonIn a posting online Lore says the tumour was discovered in February but did not provide any further details about her son's current condition.PoliticsMar 22
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Former clerk Craig James charged in connection with B.C. Legislature spending scandalCraig James has been charged with four counts of breach of trust by a public officer and two counts of fraud.CrimeDec 18, 2020
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Former speaker claims ‘Me Too’ allegations at B.C. legislature not properly investigatedDarryl Plecas claims to have provided a confidential memo to legislative committee about allegations "which raised '#MeToo' types of concerns."PoliticsDec 11, 2020
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Details released on how to apply for B.C.’s COVID-19 recovery benefitFamilies with income under $125,000 will be eligible to receive $1,000 in a direct deposit from government.PoliticsDec 8, 2020
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MLA Raj Chouhan becomes B.C.’s first South Asian speaker of the houseThe election of a speaker takes place on the first sitting day of the legislature after a provincial general election or when the position is vacated.PoliticsDec 7, 2020
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Speaker Darryl Plecas offers suggestions for B.C. legislature on way out the doorThe suggestions stem from a series of roundtables Plecas has been hosting to improve the way the B.C. legislature operates.Dec 3, 2020
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