Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, August 9, 2018
Globe and Mail
B.C's auto insurer targets high-risk drivers with overhaul of premiums
Special prosecutor approves more sex-related charges against former Burns Lake mayor
Wildfire crews brace for weather change as 39 new blazes recorded in B.C.
CBC
'Gorgeous fish': Steveston fishery workers haul in sockeye salmon bounty
Rancher fears for 30 horses left behind hear Telegraph Creek as fire rages on
New fires popping up across southern half of province
Changes to ICBC premiums would see bad drivers pay more
North Vancouver takes Airbnb hostel battle to court
Former Burns Lake mayor facing additional sex related charges
Victoria councillors pass motion to remove John A. Macdonald statue
Vancouver Sun
New and risky drivers will pay more under new ICBC model
Two massive northern BC wildfires merge, destroying 32 buildings
More sex related charges approved against former Burns Lake Mayor
As costs rise and pipe arrives, Ottawa insists Trans Mountain project is on track
Getting us out of the overdose epidemic will require bold action from government
Don't believe proportional representation supporters' claims
Vancouver Province
Despite spin, everyone can expect higher ICBC premiums
Victoria Times Colonist
Victoria council votes to remove Sir John A Macdonald statue, concerns raised
Bad drivers to pay more in BC under new auto insurance plan
New ALR Zones are a failure study says
Red Light runners
Readers debate Victoria's John A Macdonald statute
Victoria News
Removal of Macdonald statute prompts confusion over City process
Lisa Helps opens campaign headquarters, a 'space for the community'
ICBC moves to tighten driver discount rules
Sir John A. Macdonald's role in residential schools
Global BC
Luke Strimobld, ex-BC Mayor, faces 29 total sex related charges: prosecutors
Victoria daycare operator says she's got the space but can't find staff to open
Wildfire burning near Salmo, annual music festival
Calgary pilot captures incredible images of B.C. wildfires: 'it looked like a volcano erupted'
Majority of drivers will play less under new ICBC rates, but high risk drivers will pay substantially more
Georgia Straight
Former CTV anchor Tamara Taggart raises hell on social media about lead in school drinking water fountains
Wai Young's Coalition Vancouver open to alliances with others including Glen Chernen
Former police officer Fred Harding joins Vancouver mayoral race
Vancouver Courier
Laneway homes coming to Port Moody
Proposed ICBC rates aimed at punishing bad drivers, rewarding good ones
City of North Van sues to shut down Airbnb hostel
Election candidates urged to learn about purpose-built rental housing
Trans mountain expansion increases spill threat for Fraser River salmon: report
Victoria council votes to remove Sir John A. Macdonald statue, concerns raised
The Tyee
Underground heat gives small town hope
Miscellaneous
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