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In Burnaby, where the Trans Mountain pipeline-expansion project has become a key issue for voters, the B.C. Liberals and NDP are fielding fresh candidates in one swing riding and preparing for a rematch in another.

Burnaby-Lougheed was split by just 752 votes last election when New Democrat Jane Shin, who is retiring after one term, beat Liberal Ken Kramer. This time around, the NDP have put forward school trustee Katrina Chen while former Global TV anchor Steve Darling hopes to snag the seat for the Liberals.

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Darling said he’s aware of the role his profile plays in his campaign, but knows he has plenty of work to do after he’s recognized when he goes door knocking.

“People want someone who’s going to be an advocate for them and I’ve done that my whole career,” said Darling, who worked in the riding for 18 years at Global’s studio.

Darling hears often about the contentious pipeline project that would cut through the riding. The project is supported by the Liberals on the basis of five provincially imposed conditions being met, while the NDP wants to kill it.