WATCH: Minister says local group preparing bid to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver
Kahlon confirmed that the group has been organizing for several weeks and is currently conducting due diligence.
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Kahlon confirmed that the group has been organizing for several weeks and is currently conducting due diligence.
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