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Federal Election 2019: Singh says ‘publicly-funded’ rehab saved his father’s life in emotional exchange at townhall
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Federal Election 2019: Singh says ‘publicly-funded’ rehab saved his father’s life in emotional exchange at townhall
Description
September 27, 2019
In an emotional exchange with an attendee at his town hall in Victoria, B.C., on Friday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said that his family was “lucky” that his father was able to go to a publicly-funded rehab centre, which he said “saved his life.”
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Federal Election 2019: Singh says ‘publicly-funded’ rehab saved his father’s life in emotional exchange at townhall04:17 | September 27, 2019
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Iran gives human rights award to B.C. activist02:20 | August 16, 2024
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Why B.C. political leaders have turned down most proposed debates?03:38 | August 16, 2024
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Demolition of Vancouver building gutted twice by fire finally underway02:00 | August 16, 2024
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Community near Cultus Lake claims clear-cut logging across the border causing issues02:10 | August 16, 2024
-
B.C. transportation minister on what’s driving up cost of Surrey-Langley Skytrain07:39 | August 16, 2024
-
Langley Township mayor on ballooning Surrey-Langley SkyTrain construction costs04:44 | August 16, 2024
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Vancouver Park Board chair defends staff ‘gag order’01:43 | August 15, 2024
-
CKNW celebrates 80 years on the air02:10 | August 15, 2024
-
Safe supply class action lawsuit filed03:43 | August 14, 2024
-
Another multi-billion dollar upgrade announced for Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley02:50 | August 14, 2024
-
Vancouver Park Board staff under gag order in transition01:51 | August 14, 2024
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Wildfire firefighter’s death linked to safety lapses says WorkSafeBC02:15 | August 14, 2024
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BC United promise to eliminate provincial income tax on first $50K earned02:03 | August 13, 2024
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Metro Vancouver mayors raise concerns about housing bylaw02:10 | August 13, 2024
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BC United unveils income tax cut policy if elected00:59 | August 13, 2024
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West Vancouver council passes bylaw to increase housing density07:02 | August 13, 2024
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Fraser Health delivering harm reduction supplies for free02:03 | August 12, 2024
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Retiring Prince George RCMP boss decries drug decriminalization01:37 | August 12, 2024
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BC Greens call for air quality monitoring over wildfire smoke concerns01:12 | August 12, 2024
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B.C. agriculture minister on talks to support tree fruit farmers06:49 | August 9, 2024
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B.C. tree fruit growers talking with province on action needed05:15 | August 9, 2024
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Victoria Jung on decision to leave ABC Party05:20 | August 9, 2024
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Questions about the ABC Party at Vancouver City Hall01:44 | August 8, 2024
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North Saanich pickleball players reveal FOI findings in court closure controversy01:49 | August 6, 2024
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Support for students with autism in B.C. may be at risk after alleged layoffs02:06 | August 6, 2024
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Impacts of Chilcotin dam breach being felt downstream02:16 | August 6, 2024
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Prime Minister honoured at event for keeping promise to South Asian community02:02 | August 4, 2024
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Langley Township in density dispute with province01:48 | August 2, 2024
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Scrambling for staff at Peace Arch Hospital01:56 | August 1, 2024
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Land sale leads to West Vancouver beach access dispute01:59 | July 31, 2024
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Federal Election 2019: Singh says ‘publicly-funded’ rehab saved his father’s life in emotional exchange at townhall04:17 | September 27, 2019
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Iran gives human rights award to B.C. activist02:20 | August 16, 2024
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Why B.C. political leaders have turned down most proposed debates?03:38 | August 16, 2024
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Demolition of Vancouver building gutted twice by fire finally underway02:00 | August 16, 2024
-
Community near Cultus Lake claims clear-cut logging across the border causing issues02:10 | August 16, 2024
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B.C. transportation minister on what’s driving up cost of Surrey-Langley Skytrain07:39 | August 16, 2024
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Langley Township mayor on ballooning Surrey-Langley SkyTrain construction costs04:44 | August 16, 2024
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Vancouver Park Board chair defends staff ‘gag order’01:43 | August 15, 2024
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CKNW celebrates 80 years on the air02:10 | August 15, 2024
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Safe supply class action lawsuit filed03:43 | August 14, 2024
-
Another multi-billion dollar upgrade announced for Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley02:50 | August 14, 2024
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BC United promise to eliminate provincial income tax on first $50K earned02:03 | August 13, 2024
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BC United unveils income tax cut policy if elected00:59 | August 13, 2024
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Fraser Health delivering harm reduction supplies for free02:03 | August 12, 2024
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BC Greens call for air quality monitoring over wildfire smoke concerns01:12 | August 12, 2024
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B.C. agriculture minister on talks to support tree fruit farmers06:49 | August 9, 2024
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B.C. tree fruit growers talking with province on action needed05:15 | August 9, 2024
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Victoria Jung on decision to leave ABC Party05:20 | August 9, 2024
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Questions about the ABC Party at Vancouver City Hall01:44 | August 8, 2024
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B.C. health authorities owed millions in unpaid bills01:51 | August 6, 2024
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North Saanich pickleball players reveal FOI findings in court closure controversy01:49 | August 6, 2024
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Support for students with autism in B.C. may be at risk after alleged layoffs02:06 | August 6, 2024
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Impacts of Chilcotin dam breach being felt downstream02:16 | August 6, 2024
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Prime Minister honoured at event for keeping promise to South Asian community02:02 | August 4, 2024
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Langley Township in density dispute with province01:48 | August 2, 2024
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Scrambling for staff at Peace Arch Hospital01:56 | August 1, 2024
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Land sale leads to West Vancouver beach access dispute01:59 | July 31, 2024
Federal Election 2019: Singh says ‘publicly-funded’ rehab saved his father’s life in emotional exchange at townhall
Description
September 27, 2019
In an emotional exchange with an attendee at his town hall in Victoria, B.C., on Friday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said that his family was “lucky” that his father was able to go to a publicly-funded rehab centre, which he said “saved his life.”
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