Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, October 31, 2017





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


BC NDP both applauded and warned about proposed municipal election financing rules
Foreign home buyers on the rise in Vancouver area, figures show
Horgan firm on avoiding rate shock ahead of Site C review results
Pitt Meadows councillor to step down in new year after sexual assault conviction
Report slams use of court-imposed 'red zones' in Vancouver
British Columbia looks to protect big game animals as it amends hunting rules
Independent report sets stage for Site C dam to be killed or carry on
Advocates encouraged by B.C. poverty reduction strategy
B.C. brings in new hunting rules to protect wildlife after fires
BC Hydro 2-tier rates up for review, premier says
'Now's our chance':  B.C. poverty reduction advocated relieved province taking action
Rats on the rise in Vancouver? Maybe, says UBC expert
Former Kamloops elementary school becomes temporary homeless shelter
NDP face possible lose-lose outcome in Site C decision
Radiologist with questionable skills was able to skirt scrutiny, B.C. investigator finds
NDP government quietly starts review of George Massey Tunnel
Computer problems stall IBCB operations
B.C. Premier says Site C could end up in Supreme Court over Indigenous rights
Big Money erased from civic campaigns
Close loopholes for rentals
VicPD chief: Legalizing marijuana will require more police resources
What's Plan B for Massey tunnel, opposition asks
John Horgan says ratepayers are a priority ahead of release of final Site C report
City of Vancouver weighs apology for historical discrimination against Chinese Canadians
Key themes emerge as B.C. winds down public pot consultation
Tough questions for Pitt Meadows mayor in David Murray controversy
Vancouver City Council to view Empty Homes Tax Fine proposal on Tuesday


Site C is a political Sophie's Choice for the NDP
Sierra Club B.C. outlined its opposition to Site C dam in letter to Premier John Horgan and his cabinet
World's tallest passive house-standard buildings proposed in West End of Vancouver
Big money gravy train comes to a stop for municipal politicians
Flurries in forecast this week for Vancouver
Green trustee Janet Fraser named school board chair
New Vancouver city councillor makes debut
Decision delayed on Chinatown condo development
School board meeting indicates power shift in Vancouver politics

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