Monday, April 16, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, April 16, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, April 13, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Alberta's Notley threatens to restrict oil exports to B.C. amid pipeline dispute
Trudeau's political future hinges on the Trans Mountain pipeline extension
Special prosecutors appointed for Elizabeth May, NDP MP Kennedy Stewart after Trans Mountain pipeline protest
First shipment of rabbit disease vaccine arrives in B.C.
B.C. government backs Songhees Nation's bid to host 2020 North American Indigenous Games


CBC

House of Commons holding emergency debate on Trans Mountain
Alberta unveils bill that could wreak havoc on B.C. gas prices in trade war
Special prosecutors to handle federal MP's cases after anti-pipeline protest arrests
Trudeau gives his definition of 'national interest': Chris Hall
148 properties in Oliver area under evacuation alert
Small BC community offers a month's free rent if you enroll your kid in their school
Top health official contacting Health Canada over use of remedy made from rabid dog saliva on 4 year old
Legislation limiting Saskatchewan energy exports to B.C. coming within days, says Premier Scott Moe
B.C. threatens to sue Alberta as all sides in Trans Mountain dispute dig in
How Translink will supercharge E-bus batteries in 5 minutes


Vancouver Sun

Lawyers to strike it rich in Kinder-Morgan pipeline fight
Vancouver's Roundhouse radio needs cash injection or it will close down at the end of April
B.C. Crown takes over prosecution on Kinder Morgan protestors
Kinder Morgan delivering pipe to staging area in New Westminster
Mayors. First Nation leaders vow to continue opposition to Kinder Morgan pipeline
Send in the troops' former Alberta politician mulls about


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

'A clear message' Alberta proposes legislation to limit oil shipments
Province pledges $3.5 million to help support Indigenous Games bid
Green's Weaver finds Trudeau's pipeline views worrisome


Victoria News

B.C. ready to fight back against Alberta fuel restrictions
Protestors regroup in Trans Mountain blockade effort


Global BC

B.C. gas prices could jump 45 cents per litre if Alberta turns off the taps: analyst
Energy shippers trepidatious about Alberta plan to control oil and gas exports
British Columbia looking at potential legal action against Alberta over oil restriction bill
Saskatchewan premier says legislation is coming to block energy exports to B.C.
New law would allow Alberta to restrict flow of oil and gas
Indigenous leaders in B.C. say PM Trudeau has 'failed' to protect their interests
House of Commons holds emergency debate on Trans Mountain pipeline
Anti-pipeline activists arrested at Kinder Morgan site could be tried for criminal contempt
'No Pill for this ill': report outlines causes of mental health crisis in the Downtown Eastside
Vancouver school board candidate calls for 'sanctuary schools' policy
There are 2 North Vancouvers. There should be only 1, say some
South Okanagan dam at risk of bursting, 130 new properties put on alert


Georgia Straight

There's dumb and there/s Alberta dumb - and Rachel Notley's Bill 12 is both
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip accuses Justin Trudeau and Rachel Notley of brazenly ignoring First Nations rights
Ahead of party convention, petition urges federal Liberals to vote in favour of drug decriminalization
MPs Elizabeth May and Kennedy Stewart could face prosecution for criminal contempt
Vancouver indie station Roundhouse Radio will shut down after 30 month run
Human rights complaints filed against Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld for controversial LGBT remarks
Vancouver labour council summons left-leaning parties to 'mediated' talks on election deal


Vancouver Courier

Taxpayers shell out more than $1 million to pay for city council salaries
Delta to get slice of cruise ship tourist pie?
Burnaby mayor predicts 'chaos' if Kinder Morgan pipeline proceeds
Hoax bomb threat targets North Vancouver private school

The Tyee

Deadlock at pipeline summit
Canada's Bizarre and Destructive Descent into Petro Politics
Renter protection changes fall short, say advocates
Vancouver, Here's how Singapore's 'Flipping Tax' works

Miscellaneous

Nationalizing Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Pipeline is a terrible idea
Constitution allows B.C. to regulate, but not stop, national pipeline: experts
TransMountain blocked eagle nesting perch at Westridge Marine Terminal
Parent group to rally in support of LGBTQ kids outside of BCTF  on Monday
Vancouver councillor says simpler zoning would eliminate perception of corruption at city hall


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