Thursday, March 8, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, May 8, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, March 8, 2018


Globe and Mail 

B.C. names five new directors to dentist's regulatory board
Vancouver Aquarium drops lawsuit against creator of critical  documentary
B.C. votes to allow children in legislature during sittings
College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia tried to sweep sexually inappropriate comments 'under the rug' report finds


CBC

Infantile rule put to bed: babies now allowed in B.C. Legislature
Richmond schools a priority as B.C. government accelerates earthquake upgrades
Vancouver Aquarium ends lawsuit that boosted interest in critical documentary
B.C. upgrading  red light cameras at crash prone intersections
Alberta premier threatens to cut off oil to B.C. in fight over pipeline: throne speech
Affordable housing for artists coming to New Westminster
How a sneeze turned B.C. MLA into advocate for awareness of spinal fluid leaks
Landlords should have more responsibility for evicted tenants says Maple Ridge Councillor
City seeks public feedback on proposed plan for Cambie corridor development
Province reduces number of school trustees in North Okanagan Shuswap


Vancouver Sun

$2 a litre gas the starting point if Notley closes taps to B.C.: analyst
Weaver frustrated by policies 'made up in press scrums'
Anti racism campaign in B.C. School District draws backlash from parents
B.C. government to upgrade red light cameras to catch speeders
B.C. OK's coverage for life saving heart failure drug after cardiologists' pleas
Fine tuning B.C.'s new employer payroll tax


Vancouver Province

Developers rip NDP budget tax measures and with good reason


Victoria Times Colonist

Red Light cameras will also target speeders
James hints B.C. speculation tax being withdrawn for vacation homes implications
B.C. politicians support move to allow children in legislature during sittings
Financial crime watchdog eyes politicians


Victoria News

Nominations open for Order of B.C.
B.C. Legislature declares kids no longer 'strangers' in chamber
Premier John Horgan  vows union public construction


Global BC

Central Okanagan School District pleading for calm following escalating rumours about alleged threat
Kelowna RCMP inundated with calls regarding further threat allegations at school
Former civil servant pleased with B.C. decision on speed cameras
New park planned for Westbank Indian Band intended for entire community
City of Vancouver honours first female councillor on International Women's Day
British Columbia could be facing gas at $2 to $3 per litre without Alberta oil
Relief for B.C. after aluminum and steel tariff exemption announcement


Georgia Straight

Government needs to act quickly on employer health tax relief for school boards
Don Davies says it's 'mandatory' to include Vision Vancouver in progressive electoral alliance
Gramville Street townhouse development gets attention of Shaughnessy residents' association


Vancouver Courier

Province to upgrade red light cameras to catch speeders at high-crash intersections
First female councillor in Vancouver honoured for International Women's Day
Phase three of Cambie Corridor plan focuses on more diverse and 'affordable' housing
B.C. home owners fight 'speculation' tax with petition


The Tyee

How a fire on my landlord's watch left 8 tenants homeless overnight
Healthcare Payroll Tax is a Fairer Tax, Says NDP


Miscellaneous





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