Homeowners, renters promised more security in B.C. throne speech
As the cost of living, health-care shortfalls and an eight-year toxic drug crisis continue to plague British Columbia, the provincial government delivered the speech from the throne on Tuesday afternoon, outlining its priorities for the year ahead.
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As the cost of living, health-care shortfalls and an eight-year toxic drug crisis continue to plague British Columbia, the provincial government delivered the speech from the throne on Tuesday afternoon, outlining its priorities for the year ahead.