Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, February 13, 2018




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

Speech from the Throne

B.C. Throne Speech promises action on housing speculation, money for childcare
B.C. throne speech promises action on housing and child care
Child care and housing top of mind in B.C. government's throne speech
NDP's diluted promise likely to test public's patience
B.C. throne speech promises historic spending on housing and child care
Middle class still waiting on Horgan's big promises
B.C. government throne speech puts focus on housing, child care, affordability
Throne Speech leaves B.C. housing, childcare advocates awaiting details
B.C. premier not backing away from $10/day childcare, despite its throne speech absence
B.C. government promises 'historic investments' in child care, housing
Victoria promises anti-speculation measures in upcoming B.C. Budget
Throne Speech promises action on Housing, Child Care


Globe and Mail 

On pipelines and politics, Alberta's Notley is the clear winner


CBC

Sperm whales spotted in B.C. strait for fist time in decades
Less than half of hard-hit Interior businesses applied for wildfire recovery funds, report says
B.C. parent accuses province of burying rural education report after Freedom of Information request denied
Vancouver approves plan to revitalize northeast False Creek
10 Big Decisions the B.C. government will make in this legislative session
'Justice for Colten' rally held outside Justice Minister's office in Vancouver
Cranbrook hospital cancels surgeries amid anesthesiologist shortage


Vancouver Sun

B.C. child care advocates hopeful $10 a day slogan will become reality
International migration drives Metro Vancouver population growth


Vancouver Province


Victoria Times Colonist

Going carefully on pot rules
A holiday with meaning


Victoria News

Notley launches more ways to fight B.C.'s pipeline stance


Global BC

Victim of 2011 Transit police beating testifies at police misconduct hearing
Second condo tower at Kelowna's 'One Water Street' being fast tracked amid high demand
Vancouver approves plan to remove viaducts, replace then with towers, park
Auditor General considers bumping up timeline for review of ICBC capital reserves
Community activist calls for referendum on Surrey LRT


Georgia Straight

Former NPA mayoral candidate Kirk Lapointe rules out second run in 2018
Federal NDP's Libby Davies and Don Davies say they're considering runs for Vancouver mayor
An Open letter  to Attorney General David Eby regarding ICBC
On dilbit, oil response, and political gamesmanship


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver Council approves ambitious Northeast False Creek Plan
Water, Sewer, and street upgrades planned across Vancouver this Spring
Proposal for building with innovative design goes to public hearing February 20


The Tyee

First Nations, Conservation Fund Take Lessons to Colombia
Colten Boushie Verdict poses critical reconciliation test
Colton Boushie and Settlers's Justice


Miscellaneous





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