Friday, January 6, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, January 6, 2017





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

Vancouver's Winter Woes

A taste of real winter and Vancouver just can't keep it together
Amid Vancouver freeze-over, city officials only pack on the blame
District of North Vancouver says it's hilly landscape forced faster snow removal
Surrey mixing salt with sand to extend de-icing stock
'Oblivious' B.C. driver hits the road with 'porthole-sized' clearing in windshield
The next winter weather challenge: fixing the potholes left in the snow's wake
Keep snow removal plans local, says Metro Vancouver chair
Vancouver's icy conditions cause spike in Emergency room visits


Flu season this year showing signs of an epidemic: BC health officials
Province announces $50M to hire more teachers in B.C.
B.C. real estate data show sharp decline in foreign investment after tax
Parent's worry extra $50M funding for B.C. schools will do little for special needs students
'Canada's best toilet' being installed in Smithers
B.C. pre-schoolers with special needs left behind, says advocate 
U.S. International Trade Commission says Canadian softwood lumber caused harm
Northern, rural districts of B.C. face challenge finding teachers to fill new positions
Foreign buyers of B.C. real estate now looking for cheaper properties
The inside story of Kinder Morgan's approval
Time to say goodbye to Biketoria label? Victoria's Mayor thinks so
Island Ferry singled out for possible Nanaimo-Vancouver service
Peter Pollen's vision benefits Victoria
Integrity B.C. calls on minister to help end Nanaimo council fray
Lumber trade 'injury' claim upheld by U.S.
Island Health pushes supervised consumption services forward
$50 Million for New Hires a "First Step" to restoring contracts, say BC Teachers
B.C. forests minister Steve Thomson rejects U.S. ruling suggesting Canadian softwood may be subsidized


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