WATCH: BC Premier John Horgan confirms that British Columbians will be heading to the polls on October 24th for the 42nd provincial election in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic. Says he struggled with the decision but says he believes now is the right time because it allows public to weigh in on the path forward.
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