Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone included in an ad that ran in a controversial publication. (Image Credit: BC Liberals / The Light Magazine) By James Peters Questionable Advertising Jun 30, 2020 KAMLOOPS — The MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson says he …
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