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Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: House rules ban a 'virtual' background, but a 'blurred' background doesn't count, Speaker rulesArticle contentVICTORIA — The legislature descended briefly into farce this week in a dispute over a cabinet minister who blurred the background behind him while voting online on a key piece of legislation.

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Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: David Eby has ignored calls from municipal and First Nations leaders to delay the fast track law until the fallArticle contentVICTORIA — Premier David Eby heads into the final week of the spring legislative session on Monday, determined to ride out the backlash over a bill giving the cabinet extraordinary powers to fast-track public and private infrastructure projects.

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Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: After recent high-profile cases, municipalities might be OK with the minor loss of autonomy a provincial official would meanArticle contentVICTORIA — Municipal Affairs Minister Ravi Kahlon was quick to dismiss calls this week for the province to restore an auditor general for local government. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentThe New Democrats abolished the office after they took over from the B.C. Liberals.