Friday, June 1, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, June 1, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, June 1, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Washington State slams Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline bailout
Study suggesting road tolls to reduce Vancouver traffic congestion appears headed to the dustbin
Trans Mountain pipeline fight is a lifeline for Rachel Notley's re-election chances
B.C. judge expands Trans Mountain injunction as protestors use 'calculated' defiance
Union files grievance over public-school teacher shortage in B.C.
Long odds facing electoral reform advocates in B.C.


CBC

Vancouver Centre gets $100K grant to support those aging with HIV
Feel a little better about eating chips: Recycle B.C. now has a recycling program for the bags
No more ten minute warnings for activists flouting pipeline injunction, says judge
B. C. teachers union  launches grievance due to teacher shortage
Parts of B.C. coast now closed to salmon fishing in effort to protect killer whales
B.C.'s new minimum wage now in effect



Vancouver Sun

NDP celebrates Petronas return, but LNG Canada hurdles remain
Will NPA go with stable or fresh or something completely different
B.C. judge expands pipeline injunction as protestors use 'calculated defence


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Legislature sessions ends with itchy clash
Three declare plans to challenge Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps in October 20 election
Seeking peace in Nanaimo
Improve B.C's electoral reform process


Victoria News

Teacher shortages cause concerns for September
CRD CUPE members vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike
Victoria  gets fourth mayoral candidate for fall election



Global BC

City of Vancouver calling for support of low barrier opioid distribution pilot from provincial and federal governments
British Columbians do no know enough about how to behave during wildlife encounters: expert
B.C. jobs minister says Canada must "fight back" against Trump's anti trade tweets
BCTF concerned teacher shortage will cause classroom disruptions into new school year


Georgia Straight

It's time for NPA mayoral hopefuls to walk the talk on transparency and accountability
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital eliminates intensive care unit and replaces it with high acuity unit
Sixteen NGOs demand PM Justin Trudeau end the use of harmful neonictoinoid pesticides
Team Hector could storm Vancouver City Hall
Broadway subway may significantly alter Vancouver's urban fabric
Guardian column suggests Trudeau bought Kinder Morgan pipeline to avoid trade complaint from China


Vancouver Courier

Petition calls on Trudeau to halt Trans Mountain pipeline purchase
ICBC doubles benefits for crash victims
NPA civic party to choose its mayoral candidate Sunday
Protests against demovictions expected to ramp up in Burnaby
Judge grants application to beef up Kinder Morgan injunction
Coquitlam City Centre tower gets green light


The Tyee

Why is the electoral reform vote making my head hurt


Miscellaneous


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