Friday, May 18, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, May18, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday, May 18, 2018


Globe and Mail 

B.C. raises payments to doctors who provide medical assistance in dying
Residents brace for a second wave in flood-ravaged Southern Interior of B.C.
What Alberta doesn't understand about B.C. in the Trans Mountain dispute
Amid vocal Indigenous opposition, Chief Ernie Crey speaks out in favour of Trans Mountain pipeline


CBC

Trans Mountain pipeline won't cause tension with Notley at meeting, John Horgan says
Parents fear siblings will be split between schools as Vancouver re-draws catchment boundaries
Canada Post resumes service to 220 disabled and low-income seniors
Help arrives as threat of flooding rises again in B.C.
B.C. government expands child-care funding for young parents


Vancouver Sun

Mayoral hopeful annoyed after NPA suddenly postpones nomination meeting
New flood warnings for central, southeast B.C. as military reaches Grand Forks
B.C. eyeing oil shipments from Washington state if Alberta does turn off the taps
Two Indigenous protestors ordered to end occupation of B.C. fish farm
Archer slight noted with fairness of electoral reform vote in question


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Horgan blames gouging, not taxes, for pain at pump
B.C. pays $6.6 M for 6 acres for future Lanfgord school
Longtime B.C. Games boss Kelly Mann calls it quits
Homeowners fighting B.C. speculation tax hire lawyer for potential class action suit
Western unity dissolves in poisonous rage
Free reservations


Victoria News

Tax watchdog group challenges findings of Saanich audit
Land purchases for new elementary school in north Langford
Homeowners hire lawyer to fight speculation tax
Hydrogen vehicles entering zero-emission auto market in B.C.


Global BC

B.C.'s flood forecast is looking better, but we're still not out of the woods
B.C. has Canada's highest gas prices. It also has drivers willing to pay them
'It's a very slow creep;" more evacuation alerts in Osoyoos
Soldiers help with sandbagging the Okanagan
B.C. Premier not expecting 'any surprises' at Western Premier's meeting next week


Georgia Straight

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Vancouver Courier

Campbell's conflict: A look at an Indigenous leader's bid to become mayor of Vancouver
Fire restrictions in place just in time for long weekend
YVR Airport opens its first self-serve baggage drop system
Squamish Nation-led task force set up to protect Squamish Valley land
Trans Mountain pipeline won't cause tension with Notley at meeting: Horgan
Richmond says it's prepared for projected rising river levels
$56 million grant may wake waiting for train in Coquitlam a thing of the past


The Tyee

'I'm going to stop you right there,' the Teacher said
Court Temporarily Rejects Marine Harvest's Request for No-go Zone
Schools still secluding and restraining Special Needs Students: Report


Miscellaneous


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