British Columbia border state (5)

I believe the answer is:

idaho

(Other definitions for idaho that I've seen before include "American state, capital Boise (5)" , "The Gem State (US)" , "US state bordering Canada" , "NW state of USA" , "silver-mining state" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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