Friday, September 15, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, September 15, 2017








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


B.C. NDP's fundraising bill to ban corporate and union contributions, set $1,200 limit
Why the Trans Mountain expansion will be built
In BC NDP's budget update, another campaign promise broken, and here comes yet another
B.C. lifts state of emergency over wildfires
B.C. residential care system needs substantial staff increase to meet seniors' needs, report finds
Greyhound wants to eliminate more bus routes in B.C.
B.C. seniors advocate says more needs to be done following landmark residential care survey
First Nation removes its flag from Nanaimo City Hall
Minimum wage in B.C. boosted by 50 cents to $11.35 per hour
Cities deserve a voice in marijuana legalization process, Vancouver councillor says
B.C. government to review allegations of Port Mann overspending
'We're ready to go': No teacher shortage here, says Surrey School District
Surrey school cancels French immersion, cites low enrolment, despite wait list
More than half of BC's school districts had unsafe lead levels in drinking water sources in 2016
Survey finds staffing levels a major concern in B.C. seniors' care homes
Bleak house, seniors describe life inside B.C.'s care homes
Hydro will be 'burned' if Site C is suspended or cancelled
Greyhound seeks further cuts or reductions to bus routes in B.C.
First Nation reclaims flag from Nanaimo
Not enough staff at B.C. seniors homes, report says
Budget contains danger signs
New Legislature embarks on shakedown cruise
Bathing, meal times need work, residential care survey says
B.C. teacher suspended for swearing in class
Minimum wage in B.C. goes up 50 cents today
Prince Rupert laments loss of second LNG project of the summer
Attorney General David Eby's constituency office occupied by opponents of fish farms
Should the Vancouver School Board be less partisan?
State of Emergency to expire at midnight but province warns more than 150 wildfires still burning in B.C.
Aurora LNG becomes third project once proposed for Prince Rupert that's officially not happening

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