A powerful atmospheric river caused street flooding in parts of Metro Vancouver Saturday, closing some roads and soaking voters headed to the polls in B.C.'s provincial election.
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Polls are now open in British Columbia, where voters in today's provincial election face a choice that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago.
The polls are open in the 43rd British Columbia provincial general election, marking the conclusion of a four-week campaign period that saw a record number of ballots cast in advance.
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Jerry Seinfeld says he no longer thinks the 'extreme left' has broken comedy
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愛污传媒 Vancouver will have special coverage of B.C.鈥檚 43rd general election on Saturday evening, with live results and analysis.
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Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence as Election Day nears
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Polls are now open in British Columbia, where voters in today's provincial election face a choice that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago.
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The polls are open in the 43rd British Columbia provincial general election, marking the conclusion of a four-week campaign period that saw a record number of ballots cast in advance.
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Julianna Tan says her world was turned upside down when she got a letter this summer summoning her to court.
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Montreal skateboarders are rallying to protect a Do-It-Yourself skatepark known as Project 45 from what the city has said are plans to redevelop the space but skaters fear are plans to demolish what makes it unique.
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Video published by Ukraine allegedly shows North Korean soldiers in Russia
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Leaked documents show U.S. intelligence on Israel's plans to attack Iran: CNN sources
The U.S is investigating a leak of highly classified U.S. intelligence about Israel鈥檚 plans for retaliation against Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter. One of the people familiar confirmed the documents' authenticity.
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Harris and Lizzo praise Detroit - in contrast to Trump - ahead of an Atlanta rally with Usher
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Cabinet minister who is quitting voices confidence in Trudeau
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Indian diplomats 'clearly on notice' after high commissioner expulsion: Joly
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Ontario mayors ask for mental-health law reviews in wake of opioid, encampment crisis
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Tobacco settlement will not protect future generations from addiction: advocates
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Ticketmaster users to be credited for hidden fees in $6M Canadian settlement
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Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store
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Google adds first Indigenous language in Canada to its translation service
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Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler arrested and charged with DUI and gun possession
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Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to US$1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues
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Thousands of hybrid vehicles recalled in Canada over risk of fire
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U.S. to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
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