Sunday, January 21, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, January 20 & 21, 2018




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

Globe and Mail 

Two B.C. Liberal leadership candidates strike deal that rivals call desperation play
B.C. real estate regulator pushes back against provincial superintendent's challenge
Thousands without power across British Columbia following wind storm
B.C. cities on proposed Trans Mountain pipeline route to voice opposition at hearings


CBC

Time to butt out on BC Ferries, smoking ban starts Monday
4 Campbell River properties evacuated after mudslide
Central Saanich farm for homeless forced to close
Heavy snowfall shuts Mount Washington ski resort
Abandoned Nanaimo coal mine finds second life as heat source for university buildings
As Vancouver copes with death of teen bystander, reality of gang violence reaches public eye



Vancouver Sun

Enderby mayor: Ride-hailing services could provide big benefit to small cities
Why most suburban Metro Vancouver politicians are mum on foreign ownership


Vancouver Province

B.C. Liberal leadership fight enters the final rounds with Watts pushing unbeaten records


Victoria Times Colonist

Strong winds knock out power; Mount Washington snow in; ferry sailings resume
Why change a place name? Sometimes they're offensive
Green brinkmanship raises doubts


Victoria News

Final key components for Johnson Street Bridge installed this weekend in Victoria
B.C. Transit's handyDart service strike in Victoria delayed


Global BC

B.C. cities, residents to argue against Trans Mountain pipeline route at hearings
BC Ferries goes smoke-free Monday
Winter storm wallops B.C.'s south coast, leading to power outages, ferry cancellations
Surrey golf course opponents cry foul as signs removed ahead council meeting
Premier John Horgan departs for 10-day Asian trade mission



Georgia Straight

Poll shows NDP has opened up nearly five percent head over B.C. Liberals
Wind storm keeps City of Vancouver workers and B.C. Hydro crews busy
Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark booked as feature speaker by Ontario Real Estate Association


Vancouver Courier

Smoking of all kinds to vanish on ferries starting Monday
Comics stump for votes to decide "Vancouver's Next Top Mayor"



The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

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