Monday, December 11, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, December 11, 2017




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene:


The Site C Decision

B.C. to proceed with Site C hydroelectric dam
BC Greens won't topple NDP government over Site C decision, Weaver says
John Horgan says completing Site C dam is 'best solution' for B.C.
With Site C approval, BC NDP flows toward political pragmatism
John Horgan's Site C choice a political loss, but a win may not have been possible
John Horgan disappoints both Site C opponents and supporters in northeast B.C.
B.C. government to ahead with Site C hydroelectric dam project
Horgan's Site C promise bridges no divides between applauding supporters and opponents left feeling ignored
Getting to Site C yes Driven by debt for noting status
NDP government decides to continue construction on Site C dam
Horgan couldn't unscramble Christy Clark's omelette
B.C. government lets $10-billion Site C hydro project go ahead, with regrets
No Magic Solution: Horgan on Approving Site C
Site C: What happens next?
Recall on Site C, Andrew Weaver? Seriously? Careful what you wish for
Andrew Weaver says it would be crass for Greens to raise funds on a "very sad day" for B.C.
First Nations leader slams NDP's decision on Site C project
B.C. government lets $10-billion Site C hydro project go ahead, with regrets
Columbia River Treaty to be renegotiated with U.S. in early 2018
Public interest behind Crown appeal of stay granted to accused killer Jamie Bacon
B.C. government lets $10.7 billion Site C hydro project go ahead, with regrets
Site C not deal-breaker for Greens
Site C was political decision
Dam go-ahead was a foregone conclusion
Site C dam goes ahead, cost estimate now up to $10.7 billion
Environmental groups slam NDO decision to continue with Site C
BC NDP to proceed with Site C dam, total cost raised to $10.7B
Site C opponents slam project ahead of anticipated green light



Fentanyl detected in majority of overdose deaths up to October, B. C. coroner says
Trade tribunal's ruling could derail future of LNG in B.C.
Sky Train turns 32 today
A completely impractical idea for Solving North Shore Gridlock
Dix to meet with fire health employees
North Van School Trustee no-shows raise questions
B.C. Ferries gears up for Christmas-New year's rush with extra sailings
Greyhound wants to leave Northern B.C. and says government-funded transit should take its place
Search and Rescue teams see record call volumes in 2017
B.C. Coroners Service says fentanyl detected in most of the 1,208 overdose threats so far this year
From housing to sidewalks: Making Vancouver a more disability aware city
Newly elected Squamish Nation council may have implications for future of Woodfibre LNG
Vancouver council to vote Tuesday on budget with 3.9 per cent tax hike
B.C. Ferries adds extra sailings - and cheaper sailings - for holiday season
It's a long road to $10 child care, says think tank report
Surge of work at Victoria bridge site as pieces come together: night shifts expected
BC Ferries adds extra sailings for Christmas
B.C. Liberal battle getting bitter
Vancouver approved a condo project, in part, because it had rentals. They cost $5,400/month
Squamish election brings eight new faces to council
Police should stop attending overdose calls, says Vancouver legal advocacy group
Greyhound pitches new fund to pay for rural transportation




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