Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 30, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, May 28, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Selling Trans Mountain to private sector is Ottawa's 'long-term preference,' Morneau says
When should the Canadian government get out of the pipeline business?
What the Trans Mountain pipeline will mean for B.C.'s coast
B.C. government says Kinder Morgan revenue sharing pact still in place
B.C. unveils its proposed question for voters in electoral-reform referendum
Cost conscious parents buying condos for kids studying away from home


CBC

Can Morneau keep his G7 gathering from being entirely about Trump?
If you're buying TransMountain, where's your backing for Energy East: Raitt
Romeo Saganish's Indigenous rights bill passes in the House of Commons
On Trans Mountain, Trudeau chose the least awful  of his political options
Trans Mountain is a stick right in the eye of the Liberals' own people
Residents of new Saanich tent city tired of being 'forced to hide'
Researchers say increase in B.C. kids on ADHD drugs 'concerning'
Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark joins law firm as senior adviser
UBC president calls on Ottawa to step in after activist graduate arrested in Saudi Arabia
Plan for B.C. electoral reform referendum misses mark, opposition says
Vancouver builder hopes new fast track for permits will improve affordability
B.C. to choose between 4 systems for electoral reform referendum
Canada cannot profess to be a climate leader if it's buying pipelines, say environmentalists


Vancouver Sun

Eby to keep electoral reform vote 'simple' as in simply confusing
B.C. government releases details on electoral reform referendum
Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark hired by law firm
Burnaby's Terry Beech, other Liberal MPs in B.C. face anti pipeline pressure
B.C. government criticized for inadequate funding of $30 test to help detect prostate cancer
B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver on the Liberal pipeline plan
British Columbia MPs say constituents support pipeline
Legal fight over Trans Mountain pipeline will continue: B.C. Premier
Debunking the $15billion benefit myth around the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion


Vancouver Province

The battle begins for proportional representation


Victoria Times Colonist

B.C. voters to cast ballots in fall on whether to change election system
Horgan walks political tightrope with anti pipeline stance
Kinder Morgan deal not an end to pipeline woes
Premier promises to keep up fight to protect coast, gets support from local MPs 
Elizabeth May is not above the law


Victoria News

Local business owner vies for Victoria mayoral seat
Trans Mountain pipeline: The economics of oil
Massive pipeline protest march scheduled for Thursday night in Victoria
Vancouver Island Oil spill response stations back on track
Four options to be offered for B.C. voting referendum
Trans Mountain pipeline: The economics of oil
Trans Mountain court action continues, John Horgan says


Global BC

'The Justin Trudeau Memorial Pipeline: How you saw the Trans Mountain purchase
Over  800 businesses slam Trudeau government's purchase of Trans Mountain pipeline
Small businesses should be compensated for transit construction: CFIB
British Columbians will vote on our electoral system - Here are the 4 options
More fair? Or less accountable? The cases for and against proportional representation in B.C.
Delta Mayor looks to Ottawa for Massey Tunnel replacement cash
British Columbians are cutting back to pay for gas, poll suggests
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark lands new job at law firm
B.C.'s Attorney General recommending 2 ballot questions for electoral reform refererndum


Georgia Straight

Spectre of a fractured right looms over NPA's June 3 selection of Vancouver mayoral nominee
Ninety feet sought for Chinatown height limit
Rent for one bedroom starts over $1,600 at two city-endorsed East Vancouver housing projects
Climate confusion and the $4.5 billion Kinder Morgan pipeline bailout


Vancouver Courier

Is rental-only zoning the answer to Vancover's affordability crisis?
Tempers flare over Metrotown 'demovictions' at heated publich hearing
City of Vancouver plans to invest in renewing aging infrastructure and amenities
Renters want major changes to B.C.'s tenancy rules
NDP's 'school tax' misguided


The Tyee

Eby unveils proposed electoral reform referendum questions
Canada Customs temporarily detain Sea Shepherd Vessel
Kinder Morgan Deal Numbers Just Don't Add Up
NDP, Tories and Greens Unite in attacks over $4.5 Billion Trans Mountain Purchase



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