Friday, March 16, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, March 16, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday , March 16, 2018


Globe and Mail 

As libraries grapple with overdose crisis, Vancouver tells staff not to intervene
Washington State governor backs B.C. in fight against Trans Mountain pipeline
$7.1 billion transit plan finalized for Vancouver area

CBC

No public notice as B.C. doctor with history of misconduct suspended again
Mayors' Council announces historic $7 billion transportation deal
Cracking down on illegal gambling comes with cost, says report commissioned by province
Dozens of new housing units open for women on Downtown Eastside
How many chickens is too many? Victoria property will have 100 as of Saturday
Western U.S. states disregard Trump to form united front with B.C. in fight against climate change
Deep Cove residents say town has 'lost its magic' because of traffic
Canada's natural resources minister on pipeline politics and B.C.-Alberta dispute
B.C. putting up $300K to study feasibility of high-speed rail connecting Vancouver and Seattle
Community rallies behind Merritt students after rainbow crescent rejected by city council



Vancouver Sun

The NDP's continuing slide to pragmatism in government
Five reasons opponents of proportional representation are wrong
Phase 2 of Translink's 10 year plan calls for two per cent fare hike
The Density debate will dominate 2018 municipal elections in places like North Van City
The lieutenant governor will see you now


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Amalgamation study vital
B.C. must lead in health studies


Victoria News

B.C. pitches in for Vancouver-Seattle high speed rail study


Global BC

New details emerge in book about the day the BC Liberal dynasty fell
Burnaby anti-pipeline protestor in her teens arrested after chaining herself to a work truck
Westbank First Nation voters approve school additions and upgrades
Transit fares, development costs and property taxes going up to fund new transit
Washington Governor Jay Inslee backs B.Cl in Trans Mountain expansion fight
Massive housing development near Kelowna landfill too cost risky say city planners


Georgia Straight

Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan delivers on transit and transportation for Metro Vancouver
Connecting the dots between the B.C. budget and a solidarity economy
Transportation Driver Appreciation Day is a chance to thank the person behind the wheel of your bus


Vancouver Courier

Broadway rapid transit line is promised - plus increased fees, taxes and parking rates
B.C. puts up $330K to study high speed train travel from Vancouver to Seattle
Former bottle depot site in Downtown Eastside now $32 million rental high rise
More rental units in the works for East Vancouver
Speculation tax 'should be eliminated' in current form, says Nanaimo


The Tyee

Washington Governor Hopes BC's attempt to Stop Kinder Morgan in 'successful'


Miscellaneous





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