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The NDP kick off their election campaign, a man is swept into the water Golden Ears park and more
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1. John Horgan promises no tolls and better jobs at NDP campaign kickoff

Lower costs but better jobs and services – that was NDP leader John Horgan’s motto as he kicked off his party’s provincial election campaign in Surrey on Sunday. See more >

2. WATCH: Man swept over waterfall in Golden Ears Provincial Park

According to an eyewitness who identified himself as the man’s friend, a 24-year-old Langley man entered a pool above the Gold Creek Falls, and was accidentally swept over the falls by the powerful current. See more >

3. SLIDESHOW: Driver at large after car crashes into Abbotsford hotel

A car crashed into Best Western Bakerview on Sumas Way just before midnight on Saturday night. See more >

4. Trial for Surrey man Deepak Chahal’s death begins today after a three year wait

Satinder Klair called her 22-year-old brother’s death a “senseless tragedy” and a case of being “at the wrong place at the wrong time.” See more >

5. WATCH: The Lower Mainland remembers Vimy Ridge

Cities across the region took part in Vimy Ridge ceremonies. See Cloverdale, Langley (here and here), Harrison, Chilliwack and France.

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