Thursday, December 7, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, December 7, 2017




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



Robertson and Hepner lose spots as leaders of TransLink mayors council
How B.C. became a gangster's paradise
Province scraps plan for fixed link to Sunshine Coast
Moving on from Marpole: Vancouver begins consultation on two modular housing projects
Kinder Morgan cleared to start work on Trans Mountain pipeline expansion despite Burnaby's objections
Massive crane arrives to lift Victoria bridge parts
B.C. government pledges relief for crowded classrooms in south Surrey
Derek Corrigan defeats Gregor Robertson to become chair of Mayors' Council
Clipper sinks Vancouver-Victoria ferry plan at 11th hour
National Energy Board rules in favour of Trans Mountain on Burnaby pipeline impasse
Weaver's anti-Site C stance clearly not a deal breaker
A bridge too far: Fixed link to Sunshine Coast too costly, technically difficult, says B.C.
Derek Corrigan replaces Gregor Robertson as chair of mayors' council
ICBC to get new president and CEO
High Noon for Site C as critical decision looms for Horgan
Crane arrival will disrupt Johnson Street Bridge Traffic starting Friday
Victoria city councillors add 3 million to bike lane project
B.C. bud coming 'into the sunshine'
Rules on pot become clearer
Teachers, like actors, need to be mentored
Reaction mixed to request to double Victoria cycle network funding
Trans Mountain pipeline doesn't have to follow Burnaby bylaw sections, can start work: NEB
BC NDP look less like activists, more like government as Site C decision looms
Burnaby's Derek Corrigan named mayors' council chair, replacing Gregor Robertson
B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver: renters' rebate was a way to win votes not address affordability
Surrey should buy land on Whalley Strip and build a homeless shelter: business owner
Homeless could reside in 'temporary' Kelowna supportive housing project for up to 4 years: Non-profit
New anti-money laundering measures could kill B.C. casino industry: expert
Liberal leadership candidate Dianne Watts could have an uphill battle ahead
B.C. medical wait times set new record: Fraser Institute
National Energy Board rules in Kinder Morgan's favour
Hey Vancouver taxpayers, ready for a 3.9 per cent tax hike?
Are school trustees' free trips too expensive?
Andrea Reimer brings forward motion targeting Vancouver councillors' 'undisclosed conflicts'
Site C dam critics occupy Vancouver offices of cabinet ministers George Heyman and David Eby
No minimum starting rents set for tenants at three Vancouver developments endorsed by City Hall
Housing as Human Right is Big News - Can We Do it?
Greens want NDP to Kill Promised $400 Renters' Grant
Employers Clash on Timeline for $15 Minimum Wage

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