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Op-ed: Independent investigation needed into mine disaster
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Premier undermining public trust with approach to mine disaster
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Audio: Horgan talks about the Mount Polley tailings pond failure
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B.C. Liberals must release all documents on Mount Polley Mine tailings pond
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