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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, May 26, 2016



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

Emergency measures stave off wildfire damage to B.C. oil and gas patch
Provincial exams scaled back, more emphasis on class results in B.C.
Greenhouse gas emission rule to add millions to Trans Mountain cost: Kinder Morgan
B.C. students to write fewer provincial exams
Kinder Morgan confident it can meet NEB recommendations
Province inspects Victoria homeless camp for fire hazards
Liberals ignore NDP call to rein in government advertising
Province reduces number of exams required for graduation
New curriculum has fewer high school provincial exams 
Province said to be ‘controlling agenda’ on sewage 
Province reviewing tent-city fire inspection report, statement expected Friday
Fewer provincial exams, more in-class assessment in B.C. next year
Provincial and local governments once again squabble over transportation funding
Provincial exams replaced with 'core math and literacy skill assessments'

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