Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 2, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Wednesday, May 2, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Flood evacuation order downgraded in southern BC, but risk still high
Report highlights increase in entrepreneurship among Syrian refugees in BC


CBC

Amazon coming to Vancouver reminds everyone affordability is a 2 way street
BC Hydro customers producing solar energy could lose payout for excess power
Over half of Vancouver's  homeless population have been homeless for less than a year, count finds
Victoria's largest food bank worried high gas prices will affect service
New Kelowna BC clinic aims to provide faster mental health, addiction treatments


Vancouver Sun

Vancouver moves forward with nightlife measures, but no CCTV
Weaver says more cash cow than crisis solver
From activist to Artful Dodger, Eby defends dysfunctional status quo


Vancouver Province

What happened to David Eby,  the guy who never backed down from a fight?


Victoria Times Colonist

New B.C. rules could roll back Victoria pot shops, mayor says
Tide of change for Swartz Bay Terminal overhaul in early 2020's
Going lawyer free agains ICBC


Victoria News

Andrew Weaver proposes bill to promote socially, environmentally friendly business
Cities should compensate small businesses affected by construction: report
Province issues funds to combat invasive plants
BC names small business task force


Global BC

City of Vancouver approves Cambie Corridor Phase 3, but there are mixed feelings
2 years in, Syrian refugees are adjusting to life in B.C., but still face challenges: report
Environmentalist calls for opt-out provision from B.C. gypsy moth spraying
Major Kelowna development attracting plenty of buyers despite fears of speculation tax
Okanagan farmers facing shortage of Mexican workers
No CCTV cameras downtown in Vancouver's liquor reform package
First peek at what Surrey's LRT vehicle might look like unveiled for public
B.C. launches task force aimed at boosting small business


Georgia Straight

Premier John Horgan sets political trap for B.C. Liberals - and possibly David Eby - with surtax on $3 million homes
Vancouver council approves inclusion of Italian Day on the Drive in list of "Official Celebrations and Observances"
Phase 3 of Cambie corridor plan approved by Vancouver city Council
Former Vancouver MP Wai Young drops out of race for NPA's mayoral candidate
Vancouver Green councillor Adriane Carr hits roadblock in mayoral bid


Vancouver Courier

City Council  approves phase three of Cambie Corridor plan
Pipeline construction workers laid off at Burnaby worksites
City considers market rental and stacked townhome proposals


The Tyee

Government revenue from fossil fuels in sharp decline
City offloads viaduct traffic dilemma to Vancouverites
Government claims action on almost recommendations in botched health firings

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