Sunday, February 4, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, February 3 and 4, 2018




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


The Liberals pick a leader

Andrew Wilkinson becomes leader of the Official Opposition after wining B.C. Leadership race to succeed Christy Clark
Andrew Wilkinson named new leader of BC Liberals
Andrew Wilkinson wins B.C. Liberals leadership
Andrew Wilkinson elected B.C. Liberal leader
With Wilkinson, B.C. Liberals opt for tried and true over a change in culture
B.C. Liberals pick former provincial minister Andrew Wilkinson as new leader
B.C. Liberals select Andrew Wilkinson as new leader
Andrew Wilkinson takes B.C. Liberal leadership
BC Liberals opt for veteran over fresh face in leadership race
Can the Liberals' brainy new boss win big?
Andrew Wilkinson is the new BC Liberal Party leader
Andrew Wilkinson wins BC Liberal leadership on the fifth ballot
Andrew Wilkinson elected leader of B.C. Liberals
BC Liberals pick Andrew Wilkinson as leader
New B.C. Liberal leader pledges to fight NDP over Trans Mountain pipeline
Shedding old political baggage will be new BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson's first hurdle
Is your skin crawling yet?
'He reminds me of Gordon Campbell;: Meet Andrew Wilkinson, the newly elected leader of the B.C. Liberals
With their new leader, the B.C. Liberals show they're in it to win it
Why Andrew Wilkinson should not be underestimated by progressive British Columbians
Liberals choose status quo With Wilkonson
Wilkinson's first challenge as B.C. Liberal leader is to show change
No late nights for workaholic Wilkinson
Wilkinson's victory was much closer than it appeared
'Tension is going to build up': Andrew Wilkinson says he'll highlight NDP-Green fissures


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver whisky raids a cautionary tale for popup marijuana dealers


CBC

Universities, colleges offer more training for marijuana industry
Cranbrook fire captain killed in head-on collision
Coquihalla Highway reopens northbound after tour bus crash
Safe housing suite for seniors opens in Kamloops
Not all timber destroyed by 2017 forest fires should be salvaged, chief forester says


Vancouver Sun

Washington cancels Canada-based company's lease after thousands of farmed salmon escape in Puget Sound
Anti Site C NDPers vow to fight after party brass stop attempt to reopen debate
Advocates fear DTES police crackdown pushes drug uses into shadows
Does the Alberta experience hold lessons for ICBC reforms?
Universities, colleges offering more training for marijuana industry


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

The bridge is up, and he's hanging on for dear life
One for all waiting room eyed for Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
Test lift of Victoria's new bridge set for Monday - if weather co-operates
Too many drugs for Seniors
Minister of loneliness


Victoria News

Esquimalt council to discuss short-term rentals, budget
Who will care for frail elderly?
Construction continues apace in Sidney


Global BC

B.C. to ban the sale of pot in liquor stores, allow landlords to ban home-grown grass
New Westminster to vote on plastic shopping bag ban
Cranbrook firefighter among 2 killed in head-on crash near Yahk
Ottawa won't tolerate long delays on Trans Mountain, federal minister says


Georgia Straight

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Vancouver Courier

Indigenous languages touted as subject for public schools
Trudeau stands up to tough crowd in Nanaimo


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

Port Hardy council debates marijuana tax revenue sharing





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