Friday, September 29, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, September 29, 2017








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



BC NDP to argue Trans Mountain pipeline expansion not in national interest
Tax incentives matter, film sector warns BC NDP
B.C. announces policing measures to combat fentanyl trafficking
Costs of raising children in Vancouver can be a scary math equation
Province kicks in $50K to woo Amazon to Metro Vancouver
Survivors shine a light on residential schools for Orange Shirt Day
Identity of Canadian soldier depicted in new war memorial discovered in time for big reveal
John Horgan announces more money to combat B.C.'s overdose crisis
Interior Health investigating how 500 employees had personal info stolen
Deadly road gets more speed bumps but not everyone's pleased
After the inquiry: Support needed to help families retraumatized by MMIWG testimony, advocates say
Kinder Morgan asks for relief on pipeline condition to avoid project delay
B.C. Knowledge Network President raises concerns over Netflix deal
Orange Shirt Day movement growing, but shirts themselves can be hard to find
Construction booms in B.C., as skilled worker shortage grows
B.C. government to make it easier for 1st responders to make PTSD claims
How B.C. casinos are used to launder millions in drug cash
Has trust faded for 'open, transparent' Site C review
Vancouver still the least affordable place to purchase a home in Canada: RBC report
ICBC warns customers to delete texts that appear to offer a refund
School board byelection comes down to who voters punish: The Liberals or Vision trustees?
B.C. to increase treatment and public safety programs to address overdose crisis
Delegates pass resolution opposing Greyhound bus service cuts
B.C. Ferries reservations selling out fast for Thanksgiving weekend
B.C. government adds $50K to effort to win Amazon's new headquarters
UBCM delegates vote against contract with Martin Mars owner
Residential school survivors see orange
Fish farm foes stage sit in at minister Lana Popham's headquarters
UBCM endorses Victoria's resolution to tax empty homes
UBCM: Oak Bay, Victoria team up to gain municipal campaign finance reform support
Province backs Metro Vancouver bid for new Amazon headquarters
Transportation top of mind for Greater Victoria at UBCM conference
Victoria school board decides how to spend nearly $3.8 million surplus
Municipal leaders back West Kelowna bid for photo radar
Province to spend $66M on 600 Vancouver modular housing units
B.C. government still wants male or female designation on BC Health Card and driver's licence
Premier Horgan puts bucks behind bid for Amazon's HQ2
B.C. announces province-wide overdose-crisis action
Vancouver gets $66 million for 600 modular homes







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