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B.C.'s population is growing faster than the national average, with the cities of Surrey, Port Moody, Kelowna and Langford leading the way, according to the latest census data. 2:03 PM ET audio

updated B.C. to overhaul justice system

The B.C. government is embarking on a major restructuring of the province's justice system, Premier Christy Clark announced on Wednesday morning. 2:38 PM ET

new RCMP hearings need independent oversight, says lawyer

The lawyer for a female B.C. Mountie who accused her boss of sexual assault says RCMP disciplinary hearings should be subject to independent oversight. 3:36 PM ET

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