Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday , March 13, 2018
Globe and Mail
Developer pitches plan for 50,000 units of affordable housing in Toronto, Vancouver
New B.C. tax on high-value homes goes largely unnoticed
Marc Garneau says fate of ocean-spill plan not linked to B.C. pipeline debate
B.C. reviewing state of retirement home operator Anbang insurance
CBC
Report states bridge replacement for Massey Tunnel could be cheaper than anticipated
B.C. premier says he's open to lowering voting age to 16
Alberta legislature unanimously passes motion in favour of Trans Mountain expansion
CAPP opposes threat to cut off oil to B.C. in Kinder Morgan battle
Robson Square in downtown Vancouver to remain traffic free
Vancouver's participation in 2026 World Cup thrown into doubt
Minimum wage exemptions reinforce wage gap, harassment, workers' advocate says
Government announces details of $1.5B plan to protect coasts, encourage trade
Merritt one step closer to performing arts centre
Vancouver Sun
Backless to speculation tax grows as West Kelowna asks to opt out
Big B.C. pension plan pumps millions in U.S. LNG plant
B.C. won't sign 'blank cheque' for Vancouver's FIFA World Cup bid
NPA councillors question city's approach on drug issues
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
B.C. premier says court is the best place for pipeline debate with Alberta
Alberta vote unanimously to back province in oil pipeline fight
Songhees Innovation Centre among 45 projects sharing $28M in funding
B.C. Green leader proposes lowering voting age to 16
Richest B.C. speculators get biggest break
Can premier be a man of his word
Victoria News
Controversial portrait could open dialogue on colonialism
Songhees Nation receives federal funding to grow Indigenous businesses
Business groups call for payroll tax to be cancelled
No 'blank cheque' for hosting World Cup soccer, Horgan says
Global BC
Vancouver city council rejects motion to reopen Robson Square to traffic
Alberta politicians vote unanimously to back Premier Notley in Trans Mountain pipeline dispute
United States imposes more anti-dumping duties on Canadian newsprint
Spill equipment, orca study among newly unveiled details of Oceans Protection Plan
City of North Van mayor bows out, son't seek re-election
NDP MP Don Davies passes on Vancouver mayoral race to focus on federal politics
Premier John Horgan defends speculation tax amid backlash
Navigation system improvements not included in multi-million dollar Penticton airport expansion
City of Surrey withdraws 'statement of opposition' in Trans Mountain pipeline route hearings
B.C. government won't disclose Gordon Wilson lawsuit costs
Georgia Straight
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Vancouver Courier
Downtown Eastside hotels see average rent increase by $139 over previous year
City approves 52 unit modular housing complex on Kaslo Street
Dual 'starchitect'-designed towers planned for West End
Vancouver Park Board puts brakes on Kits bike path decision
April is 'Pothole Season' in Canada
The Tyee
How Kinder Morgan could make Trudeau a One-Term PM
Petition calls for BC Ferries to return to Government control
Miscellaneous
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