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A B.C. man decided to create a website to help people find family doctors accepting patients. Because Victoria is considered high-demand, clinic openings can’t be posted publicly. (Unsplash)

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Voting station at Tzeachten Hall in the riding of Chilliwack-Kent on the first day of advance voting in the provincial election on Oct. 15, 2020. (Paul Henderson/ Chilliwack Progress)

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Fort St. John councillor Trevor Bolin (B.C. Conservative Party)

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Spectators no longer allowed at B.C. indoor sporting facilities

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Frances Jeffery

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Oct 3rd, 2020

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Sep 16th, 2020

Erna Bukovnik

Sep 13th, 2020

Rick William Jarrett

Sep 3rd, 2020

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