Friday, August 25, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, August 25, 2017








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


B.C.'s New Democrats eliminate tolls on Vancouver-region bridges
Eliminating tolls might be a bridge too far for B.C. taxpayers
National Energy Board warns of unmet Trans Mountain requirements
'It's about gouging renters for more money': advocates push back on standard rent increase
Tolls to be eliminated on Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges
B.C. Green party proposes ban on foreign ownership of farmland
B.C. renters to face largest allowable rent increase in 5 years
B.C. government sued over revoked Shawnigan Lake soil dumping permit
B.C. First Nation calls for moratorium on hunting in Cariboo after wildfires
Cost of debt on Metro Vancouver bridges to be shared by all B.C. taxpayers
Canadian fishing closures challenge search for U.S. Atlantic salmon escape
Fraser Health issues public warning following 17 overdose deaths in a week
B.C. NDP government's challenge? Avoid tax hikes
NDP will offer 'sustainable, strong and properly resourced education system'
B.C. school districts in hiring crunch, face teacher shortage
U.S. salmon spill should spur pursuit of Canada's land-based prowess: experts
Metro Vancouver bridge tolls to be lifted September 1
B.C. Liberal leadership race warms up
B.C. housing minister 'looking at' reducing maximum allowable rent increases
Greens' Weaver calls NDP's toll announcement 'reckless'
Government fulfills campaign promise to eliminate bridge tolls
Vacate clause at root of city's 'renovictions', says advocate
Tolls will end on Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges at midnight on August 31
Here are the names of big donors in B.C.'s most expensive election
Jacqueline de Aguayo named acting chair of Labour Relations Board and Employment Standards Tribunal


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