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          I-C-B-C wants drivers to slow down if you planning to hit the road this Victoria Day weekend. I-C-B-C's Michelle Hargrave says that'll help to ensure that you arrive at your destination safely. On average, three people are killed and 500 injured in crashes on B-C roads over the Victoria Day long weekend.

BC Ferries

          B-C Ferries terminals will be busy this weekend. Ferries Deborah Marshall says the Victoria Day weekend is one of busiest of the year. Marshall says extra sailings have been added on the major routes. If you're planning to catch a B-C Ferry this weekend, it's probably best to arrive at the terminal early.

Elxn-Dix Leadership

          A rookie New Democrat M-L-A says Adrian Dix has his support to remain leader of the party. N-D-P suffered an unexpected defeat at the polls on Tuesday winning only 33 of the province's 85 seats, three less than when the legislature was dissolved. But George Heyman -- a veteran labour leader -- won the party a seat in Vancouver-Fairview and says he doesn't believe labour supporters stayed home on election day. Questions have arisen over Dix's political future, and Heyman says he left his leader a voice mail, noting he was proud of the positive campaign and the party's clear policies.

Elxn-Green Party Leader

          Leader of B-C's Greens says she wants to keep her job, even though she didn't win her seat Tuesday, and her role will become more clear as the party moves forward. Respected climate scientist Andrew Weaver became the first Green to win a seat in the legislature, defeating a Liberal cabinet minister in the process. Green Leader Jane Sterk was the only other Green candidate to capture more than 30 per cent of the vote but lost to N-D-P incumbent Carole James in Victoria-Beacon Hill. During the campaign, Sterk suggested she'd likely quit if she didn't win her riding, but now says she'll talk to Weaver to see how she can support him and move the party forward.

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