Thursday, December 20, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, December 20, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, December 20, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Despite a radical mix of representatives, Vancouver councillors follow the status quo
British Columbians reject electoral reform for third time in 13 years
London Drugs considering move from Richmond head office due to George Massey tunnel delays


CBC

BC votes to keep first-past-the-past electoral system
3 strikes and you're out: Decisive referendum sounds death knell for electoral reform in B.C.
2nd camp set up to block pipeline company's access to Wet'suwet'en land
Drug user advocated hopes for 'real' action from overdose task force
This is what Surrey's mayor meant when he promised to 'pause development'
Exxon Mobil withdraws application for $25 billion LNG project in BC
Bloody effluent still spewing from B.C. fish processing plant, photographer finds


Vancouver Sun

B.C. voters decide against Horgan's 'leap of faith' as proportional representation bites the dust
No change: BC voters back first-past-the-post system in electoral reform referendum
Work of 'historic' year not in jeopardy due to political change, says TranskLink CEO
Lawyers not to blame for ICBC's dumpster fire


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

B.C. voters turn down proportional representation, support first-past-the-post
NDP and Greens take referendum loss with good grace
House puts out a call to hire a lawyer


Victoria News

B.C. referendum rejects proportional representation
City of Victoria releases draft 2019 budget
Man rescued after White Rock pier breaks up in wind storm
New BC highway webcams added in time for holiday travel


Global BC

British Columbians reject proportional representation, vote to stay with first-past-the-post
'Electoral reform is finished': referendum defeat dooms reformers' hopes for foreseeable future
New roadside breathalyzer law exercised during Kelowna RCMP checkstop
Pender Island on virtual lockdown after windstorm brings down 50 trees, cuts power to whole community
Kelowna Mayor: Council facing 'very tough' social housing decision
Man rescued from partially collapsed White Rock pier


Georgia Strait

Large majority of B.C. residents vote against representation in referendum on electoral reform
Amid B.C. windstorm, emergency situation develops at White Rock pier
The trouble with charity
Yellow vest protestors plan another Vancouver rally on Saturday
Green Councillor Adriane Carr appointed to chair Metro Vancouver climate action committee
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services needs to pay more than lip service to communications


Vancouver Courier

First in Canada drug program to launch in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
B.C. says no to proportional representation
Richmond-based London Drugs threatens to quit city HQ
BC voters turn down proportional representation, support first-past-the-post


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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