Monday, November 5, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, November 5, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, November 5, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Surrey council  unanimously passes motion to drop RCMP and launch new police force
BC moves to limit size of houses built on Agricultural Land Reserve
New rules for major resource projects in BC  call for Indigenous consent
After three decades, vision for social housing on former Expo lands drastically changes
BC sued by conservation group for exempting two fracking dams from environmental review
Vancouver casino apologizes after Drake says he was 'profliled' and banned from gambling


CBC

Conservation officer on the mend after shooting and killing grizzly bear biting his hand
Over the Volcano
BC starts testing $10 a day child care program for 1,800 children across the province
Former Port Coquitlam city worker charged over alleged metal theft scheme
First past the post vs. proportional representation: BC's referendum explained
Kennedy Stewart sworn in as Vancouver's new mayor
Province moves to limit size of houses on ALR land


Vancouver Sun

BC adds aboriginal consultation to environment assessments
Legislation would restrict size of mansions on BC Farmland
Surrey mayor and council get straight to work with plans to scrap LRT, RCMP
Collegiality reigns as Vancouver's new council starts work
BC faces lawsuit: Fracking dams exempted from environmental review
Ottawa putting Ridley Terminals in Prince Rupert up for Sale
Why New Democrats and labour activists should vote No to proportional representation


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Mayoral's inaugural address focuses on housing, inclusivity and respect
BC to increase Indigenous participation in environmental assessments
Greater Victoria library workers reject contract offer, vote for strike action
Legislation would restrict size of mansions on BC farmland; $1M fine for dumping


Victoria News

City of Colwood welcomes new mayor and Council
Oak Bay's newly elected council sworn in
Tofino ships water to Ahousat First Nation as emergency declared
BC begins overhaul of environmental assessment
BC farmland  changes target 'mansions,' dumping waste
John Horgan's referendum choice illustrates B.C.'s unknowns


Global BC

Former Somali refugee sworn in as Victoria city councillor
Grizzly bear behaviour stirs dialogue and debate in the Bella Coola Valley
First Nations will be further consulted for major resource projects but won't get a veto
Provincial government moving to restrict the size of mega-mansions on ALR land
BC faces lawsuit after fracking dams exempted from environmental review


Georgia Strait

Seismic mitigation for Vancouver schools must include stakeholder consultation
Pro Rep Anti Nazi
Vancouver council urged to consult on deferred rezoning of Kitsilano and Kensington Cedar Cottage
Proportional representation is not just about fairness - a letter to BC voters from a citizen in Ontario
The parallels between David Eby and Mackenzie King
Mega mansions not welcome on BC farmland: province
This is what you do if your referendum package doesn't arrive
Automation threatens 42% of BC jobs in coming years: business council


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver Mayor: 'So far, so good' on first day in office
Mayor Kennedy Stewart promises 'respect' in leading mixed city council
BC Attorney General doesn't name Drake, but says casino rules apply to all
Vancouver's new councillors weigh in on prospect of a city-wide plan
BC government launches promised condo flipping registry
Mega mansions not welcome on BC farmland: province
This is what you do if your referendum package doesn't arrive
Automation threatens 42% of BC jobs in coming years: business council
Wards on not, Vancouver's electoral system needs reforming


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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