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B.C. ski resorts in particular pressed for the earlier date, to avoid room shortages and long lift lines as out-of-province tourists travelled on the common Family Day long weekend. When B.C. Liberal critic Michelle Stilwell asked Tourism Minister Lisa Beare what consultation was done with thousands of tourism businesses, Beare repeatedly ducked the question, calling the previous government 香蕉视频直播渙ut of touch with the people.香蕉视频直播�
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Beare then described government consultations on raising the minimum wage and dealing with the opioid overdose crisis, before the Speaker cut her off.
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Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Doug Clovechok said his region香蕉视频直播檚 ski areas and tourist-dependent businesses will feel the effects of the change.
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