Thursday, February 1, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, February 1, 2018




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

Globe and Mail 

Alberta suspends electricity talks with B.C. over pipeline fight
The pipeline war no politician will win

Trudeau must stand up to B.C.'s crude tactics
ICBC approaches 'D-Day' for capital reserves to pay soaring claims
B.C. Mayors say rethink on housing policy is urgently needed
In Vancouver, a 'single family' house often isn't


CBC

Fort McMurray restaurant refuses to serve B.C. wine after proposed bitumen ban
Andrew Wilkinson: the man with the resume hopes to become the man of the hour
B.C. city to create new beaver management plan after baby beaver drowns during relocation
'Sabre-rattling doesn't get you very far': John Horgan downplays Alberta threats over bitumen caps
Affordable housing solutions for 'missing middle' explored in Museum of Vancouver workshop
Province fights overdose crisis with community action teams
Scott Moe wades into B.C.-Alberta dispute over Trans Mountain pipeline
Could bigger rent increases help ease housing crisis? Union of B.C. Municipalities thinks so
Trans Mountain pipeline project will be built, prime minister vows
From fender benders to rear-enders: a snapshot of 111 ICBC claims filed in one day
'Canadians would be shocked': Survivors, lawyers describe treatment at Nanaimo Indian Hospital
Dianne Watts: hoping to show popularity matters as much as platform


Vancouver Sun

Slick politics, threats over transport of oil to B.C.
Horgan surprised at blowback to proposed ban on bitumen shipments
UBCM starts targeting speculators to cool real estate market
Homelessness and transit are priorities for Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner
Amid talk of an 'economic blockade' Notley has few good weapons against B.C.


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

B.C. Alberta gear up for battle over pipeline
Cracking down on Pot


Victoria News

Alberta premier ramps up oil pipeline battle with B.C.
Province marks 40th Anniversary of BC games

Global BC

In the BC Liberal leadership race, every member's vote counts
B.C. Premier John Horgan says 'there's nothing to take to court' on Kinder Morgan
Vancouver homeowner says Empty Homes Tax is hurting those with second homes
The BC NDP once fought to keep this mental health facility open. But now ...
B.C. medical history on display on Victoria's Royal Jubilee Hospital
Lake Country getting new 600 seat middle school
B.C. Court of Appeal approves lawsuit against the Crime Victim Assistance Program
Fort McMurray restaurant pulls B.C. wines amid bitumen battle
B.C. wants residents' input on Bruhn Bridge replacement in Sicamous
Calgary mayor supports Notley in BC-Alberta pipeline battle: 'It's time to show our strength'
Union of BC Municipalities makes 32 recommendations on housing strategy
It may become what some are calling a Canadian civil war
'That pipeline is going to get built' says Trudeau


Georgia Straight

Justin Trudeau declares war on British Columbia
UBCM suggests increase and expansion outside of Metro Vancouver of foreign home buyer tax
Vancouver councillor Elizabeth Ball feels positive about mayoral plan of Hector Bremner


Vancouver Courier

B.C., Alberta gear for battle over pipeline
B.C.'s bitumen ban an 'unconstitutional attack': Alberta premier
Victoria seeks $1 million more from B.C. for bike lanes
Have your say on future of Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal
BC Liberal leadership candidate profile: Dianne Watts
BC Liberal leadership candidate profile: Sam Sullivan
BC Liberal leadership candidate profile: Andrew Wilkinson
BC Liberal leadership candidate profile: Todd Stone
BC Liberal leadership candidate profile: Mike de Jong
BC Liberal leadership candidate profile: Michael Lee


The Tyee

NDP retains Former Fraser Institute Director as Top Civil Servant
Helping the Forgotten Kids of Parents in Prison


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