Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, May 17, 2018
Globe and Mail
Pipeline pledge won't cost taxpayers a cent, Morneau says
Trudeau faces a potential political reckoning by going all-in on Trans Mountain pipeline
High temperatures threaten more flooding in B.C. as military assists with relief efforts
Vancouver to be first major Canadian city to ban plastic straws
Pilot project's initial results show fentanyl, other substances found in Vancouver street drugs
B.C. securities regulator warns about investing in cryptocurrencies
B.C. prepares court challenge as Alberta threatens to cut off oil shipments
B.C. universities see disparity in sex-assault supports one year after provincial bill
CBC
Locals get first glimpse at swamped homes in Grand Forks
Activists set up tents in Nanaimo to pressure city on housing issues
B.C. fruit growers warned about 'radical labour activists'
B.C. premier shrugs off calls to ease gas taxes
Shopping cart replacement developed for homeless people
Amid fears of more flooding, Armed Forces send troops to aid B.C.
B.C. government moving toward making bad drivers pay higher premiums
Alberta premier thanks delegation of B.C. business people for pipeline support
220 senior and disabled West End residents without mail service for a week
Sun Peaks Senator Nancy Greene Raine retires
Backstop deal may be last hope for TransMountain pipeline says former oil executive
B.C. First Nations move to regulate lucrative morel mushroom picking industry
Vancouver Island city demands pot dispensaries directly fund bylaw, policing, education costs
Vancouver Sun
Horgan vs. Notley vs. Singh: Inside the NDP's family feud over Tans Mountain
New ICBC penalties for risky drivers could be in effect by this fall
As his MLA's minimize email scandal, Horgan apologizes, orders crackdown
Carole James refuses to budge amid renewed debate on speculation tax
'Get this project built:' B.C. pro-pipeline delegates in Edmonton
B.C. government perpetuating colonial-style justice
Vancouver Province
Feds blame Horgan as taxpayers exposed in pipeline brawl
Region's politicians laud movement on E&N rail corridor
Victoria Times Colonist
Pipeline horror show plays on different fronts
Victoria News
New homeless camp called Discontent City gets set up in Nanaimo
ICBC bad driver crackdown popular with public, survey finds
James continues to defend housing speculation tax
Global BC
Military arrives in Vernon to prepare for BC flood support
B.C. prisoners tapped to help guard flood-stricken communities against high water
ICBC rates should be jacked up on 'risky drivers' say over 80% of British Columbians
B.C. set to Alberta to court over 'turn off the taps' legislation
Georgia Straight
City's proposed plastic-straw ban raises accessibility questions for disabled
B.C. Securities Commission warns investors to exercise extreme caution with cryptocurrency offerings
When is Justin Trudeau going to make a priority of sex worker's safety?
City of Vancouver seeks bids for long-term lease of Granville Loops
Parent/s fear that VSB catchment changes will separate siblings
Vancouver election deal among progressive parties seen close at hand
Top Vision Vancouver pick for mayor Ian Campbell tied to over $1 billion in developable properties
Vancouver Courier
MP Kennedy Stewart owes Burnaby voters an apology
Councillor De Genova's marijuana motion goes up in smoke ... for now
'Temporary modular college' among suggestions pitched at 'idea jam'
City seeks redevelopment bids for Granville Bridge loop lands
Don't buy for minors: BC Liquor Stores launch grad season campaign
More representation from queer community needed in politics, says openly gay councillor
Vancouver Coast Health raises concerns over logging operation on Sunshine Coast
The Tyee
See you in court, BC tells Alberta
Sea Lice epidemic overwhelms Fish Farms on Clayoquot Sound
Ottawa funding for Kinder Morgan Wrong, Says BC
Is the Oil Industry Canada's 'Deep State'
Miscellaneous
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