Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, February 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 

B.C. estimates $75 million in cannabis taxes in first full year after legalization
Canadians with B.C. vacation homes to be hit with new tax
Spike in crime along Vancouver's Granville strip in 2017 revives calls for action
B.C. hopes to bring unlicensed child-care operators into the fold with 'universal' program
B.C. NDP ignores elites and tables budget for those who need help
New B.C. housing measures are 'bold steps,' minister says
B.C. measures to crack down on speculation could drive foreign buyers to Ontario


CBC

Make Granville Street safer, homicide victim's sister urges Vancouver Council
'25 per cent is a big number': B.C. luxury car dealers brace for impact of new surtax
Vancouver parents denounce long kindergarten wait lists
Greyhound is leaving northern British Columbia: Here's what you need to know
Greyhound to stop servicing B. C.'s Highway of Tears, Yukon and Vancouver Island
B.C. to hold public state memorial service for former premier Dave Barrett
Legal aid funding in B.C. budget doesn't cover demand for services, CBA says
Vancouver elementary teacher suspended after using worksheets containing N-word
Indigenous languages, friendship centre funding welcomed in B.C. Spending plan
Affordable housing for seniors announced for Kamloops
Canadian labour organization in B.C. advocating for universal drug coverage
Interior health to hire more Indigenous employees
'All Canadians should be concerned:' B.C. Wine Institute launches challenge to Alberta ban


Vancouver Sun

So far, so good on debt with Carole James at the helm
B.C. government says goal of budget taxes is a housing price drop
NDP's $5.5 billion in tax hikes - where the new money will come from
Greyhound's move to cut, reduce B.C. routes wins regulatory approval
Musqueam development will double population of University Endowment Lands


Vancouver Province

Huge health care tax was rude surprise to all


Victoria Times Colonist

Budget charts a new course


Victoria News

New money helps seniors' care shortage
Tobacco tax hike may light up black market in smokes


Global BC

B.C. government targets a drop in home prices as part of housing changes
Vancouver to look at CCTV cameras on Granville Street after fatal stabbing
Mental health missing from B.C. budget, say advocates
Vancouver teacher suspended over use of worksheet containing racial slur
Greyhound to cancel multiple northern BC routes
Like many before, the BC NDP are building big things where their voters are
Kelowna City Council approves $200 million, 33 storey hotel in downtown core


Georgia Straight

How the B.C. budget will affect Metro Vancouver's technology industry
Renters rebate promised by B.C. NDP not included in 2018 provincial budget
Cannabis legalization is going to be a headache for border police, CBSA report warns
B.C. Wine institute challenges Alberta's constitutional authority to ban out-of-province wines


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver drug users, allies gather to demand decriminalization
Mayor Robertson wants False Creek open to swimming this summer
City approves much needed, 24 storey office tower downtown


The Tyee

NDP wins with Bold BC Budget
Government promises tech workers their jobs are safe


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