Monday, October 8, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, October 6-8, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday Saturday-Monday, October 6-8, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Woodlands survivors begin receiving compensation from BC Government
Surrey mayoral candidates consider need for establishing independent police force
Clayoquot Sound fish farm temporarily closed owing to sea lice outbreak
Gasoline-like substance found near Trans Mountain pipeline in Surrey BC linked to private residence
The Marathassa oil-spill case is collapsing, putting environmental protection in the spotlight


CBC

Residents of evacuated Northern BC community could be out of their homes for months
Compensation extended to more Woodlands survivors
Odour, gasoline-like substance that shut down Trans Mountain section traced to residence, province says
'It is a life-or-death situation' says SFU professor who co-authored UN report on global warming
Here to Stay: How small towns are reinventing themselves in the face of uncertainty
They did it "their own damn selves': First Nation wins unusual bid to evict bad tenants
Union staff canvassing for Vancouver Mayoral candidate aren't breaking any rules
School squatters' damage could cost $100K to repair


Vancouver Sun

Whistler struggles to build housing for service-sector workers
Costly repairs to Nanaimo school follow protest by homeless campers
Compensation cheques begin rolling in for survivors of Woodlands School
Bill and Hillary Clinton to visit Vancouver as part of North American tour
Vancouver voters need to think about the city they want before they vote


Vancouver Province

The NDP's conversion to LNG on the road to China


Victoria Times Colonist

Nanaimo school board faces $100,000 bill to clean up after protestors
Multiple sailing waits for motorists riding BC Ferries on busy holiday Monday
Shelter situation is a failure of design
Plan to do the impossible
Health system needs more baby steps


Victoria News

Compensation packages begin to roll out for Woodlands abuse survivors
BC Premier John Horgan agrees to debate on new voting systems
Gasoline-like substance linked to private residence in BC city
LNG breakthrough likely means higher heating bills
BC marijuana rules say where you can't smoke or vape


Global BC

Decades after its closure, survivors of abuse at Woodlands receive compensation
New Westminster candidate questions lack of voter information for residents
Frightening altercation on TransLink night bus capture on video
2 men say they were pressured to participate in alleged Surrey voter fraud scheme
'Get a hazmat team': School district shares photos of Nanaimo squat aftermath


Georgia Strait

Kennedy Stewart's disclosures don't reveal the entirety of the help he's receiving from union backers
Bill and Hillary Clinton will share a stage at Rogers Arena in Vancouver
A sign of success? Vancouver Greens have become everyone's target in this election campaign
A Green focus on health and wellness offers best long term approach for Vancouver students
Why aren't the Vancouver mayoral candidates featuring more authentic city imagery on their websites?
Shauna Sylvester's prospects rest on Vancouver voters realizing that the NPA has no chance of winning a majority
Vancouver election candidates bring fort fresh ideas to shake up the status quo


Vancouver Courier

Bill and Hillary Clinton will visit Vancouver next year on a speaking tour
River Rock casino offers cheap stays for firefighters
Nanaimo School Board faces $100,000 bill to clean up after protestors
Mayor accuses Burnaby fire department of being too 'white'
Why there's a network of tunnels for frogs under BC highways
New gallery celebrates Indigenous athletes at BC Sports Hall of Fame
27 unit townhouse projects approved for Mount Seymour Parkway
Trade Minister Carr betting on LNG to unlock trade in China and Asia


The Tyee


Miscellaneous

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