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Bowen 2022 Municipal Election candidate list finalized

Bowen 2022 Municipal Election candidate list finalized

Bowen Island will have a new mayor as Gary Ander has decided to not seek re-election. There will also be a minimum of four new councillors. There's three mayoral candidates and 11 council candidates
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Queen Elizabeth's legacy to live on in B.C.: Premier John Horgan

Queen Elizabeth's legacy to live on in B.C.: Premier John Horgan

VICTORIA — The life of Queen Elizabeth is being celebrated in British Columbia upon news of her death. British Columbia Lt.-Gov.
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How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

Condolence books for British Columbians to sign will be available in Victoria and Vancouver.
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New B.C. COVID-19 deaths lowest in seven weeks

New B.C. COVID-19 deaths lowest in seven weeks

Those in hospital with the disease rise by 18 to 324
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The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada and the Commonwealth, ascended the throne as much by a twist of fate as by the grace of God.
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What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?

OTTAWA — Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians' lives. Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mountains and islands bear her name.
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Update: Bowen missing person found alive and well

Update: Bowen missing person found alive and well

The alert has been called off after the missing person was located
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Bowen election nomination watch: September 7

Bowen election nomination watch: September 7

There's seven council and two mayor candidates with just two days of nominations to go
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B.C.’s COVID-19 fall booster campaign to begin at pharmacies in the coming days

B.C.’s COVID-19 fall booster campaign to begin at pharmacies in the coming days

About 110,000 booster shots are set to be delivered to B.C. this week.
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B.C. is working on a new physician compensation model. What are doctors saying?

B.C. is working on a new physician compensation model. What are doctors saying?

B.C.'s new physician compensation model will be revealed this fall.
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