Monday, February 26, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, February 26, 2018




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


Globe and Mail 

British Columbia appoints task force to review mining sector
HIV pre-exposure drug approved for funding in B.C. but barriers remain
Site C faces rising costs owing to work stoppage, BC Hydro says
Shell warns about global LNG shortage in mid 2020's
Witness to pileup on B.C.'s Coquihalla highway says accidents happen too often


CBC

When it comes to Vancouver real estate, millennials don't appreciate comparisons to the 90s
'People went flying,' says bus passenger in crash that left 29 injured on Coquihalla Highway
Demand for copper in electric car batteries could boost B.C.'s mining industry, minister says
B.C. Health Coalition concerned over complaints of patients being billed for referrals
$1B upgrader plan aimed at getting Alberta off boom-bust rollercoaster
6,000 name petition on size of ALR homes to be presented to Richmond council tonight
'A tangible example of reconciliation': guardian of Skwomesh language applauds provincial langauge spending
Greyhound still selling tickets for discontinued B.C. routes, but says will reimburse purchases


Vancouver Sun

NDP housing plan double-counts thousands of Liberal units
Horgan 'standing up for the coast' on all oil movement'
Coquihalla reopened after multi-vehicle crash involving buses, semis, send 20 to hospital
What B.C. Finance Minister James is looking for in Tuesday's Federal budget


Vancouver Province

NDP wallops owners of pricey homes again

Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria bidding for 2020 North American Indigenous Games
Victoria's tallest building a step nearer approval
Helps plumps for national cycling strategy
City of Victoria forging ahead with proposed rules for vacation rentals


Victoria News

No fish ones eyed to save killer whales along south coast
B.C. NDP getting employer push-back on health care tax
Greyhound passenger speaks of chaos and fear during Coquihalla crash
26-storey Hudson Place tower moves closer to fruition


Global BC

Songhees First Nation mounts bid for 2020 North American Indigenous Games
The Coquihalla Highway's speed limit is 120 km/h in parts/ It should be 20 km.h lower: experts
B.C. government looking for federal budget money for public safety, transit
'Maybe we'll just have to sell': Alberta couple fears impact of B.Cl speculation tax
High-ranking Okanagan RCMP officers embrace pink in battle against bullying
Citizens call on Richmond city council to cap home sizes on farmland


Georgia Straight

First Nations say they've secured major work stoppage on Site C dam in advance of injunction applications
Medical students travel to Victoria to lobby for improved mental-health services for B.C. youth
Shell forecasts LNG shortage, raising potential that $40 billion B.C. project will proceed
Successor to War Measures Act can outlaw B.C. protests against Kinder Morgan pipeline
Coquihalla Highway ready to reopen in both directions after massive crash involving six vehicles


Vancouver Courier

Controversial climate change activists stick it to Vancouver trucks and SUVs
Tribunal rejects gay discrimination complaint against District of North Vancouver
Why B.C.'s new real estate speculation tax is not a speculation tax
Richmond lawyer being probed for missing millions mulls mayoral bid


The Tyee

BC's Universal Child Care Program Could initially exclude some families
How the Chinese Government took control of BC Seniors' Homes


Miscellaneous





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