Friday, September 7, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, September 7, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, September 7, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Indigenous mayoral candidate may not have profile but there's always the Vision Vancouver brand
ICBC reports 'high volume' of claims after acid spills on BC highway
BC surplus rises as growth remains stable, Finance Minister says
BC cancels state of emergency over forest fires as weather cools


CBC

BC renters set to face biggest rent increase since 2004
BC Ferries passengers warned of possible measles exposure linked to Maple Ridge school case
Bad acid trip: Dozens of cars written off, thousands of insurance claims filed after chemical spill
Judge gives district go-ahead to clear Saanich homeless camp
BC state of emergency ends as wildfire conditions improve
BC Budget surplus rises by $450M as growth remains stable: finance minister
Delta Mayoral candidates debate Massey Tunnel replacement as key election issue


Vancouver Sun

Despite fires, floods and issues, update on BC Finances encouraging
Surrey candidates continue to debate LRT versus Sky Train despite - LRT being fully funded
Province seeks to seize cars, cash from Metro gangsters
Vancouver council candidates talk timeline for skytrain extension



Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Saanich tent city residents ordered to leave after court grants injunction
Victoria mulls places where you can smoke pot legally

Victoria News

Injunction against Saanich's tent city a 'death sentence,' says advocate
DFO announce $1M plus investments in environmental response equipment for BC
Victoria looking into cannabis lounge options as legalization approaches
BC rent increase can't go over 4.5% next year
BC budget surplus expected to keep growing, Carole James says



Global BC

As much as $22K in West Kelowna PAC money disappears, RCMP investigating
West Vancouver, CN rail close to a deal on access to disputed sea wall
New test aims to help identify thousands in BC unknowingly living with hepatitis C
Dramatic rescue shines light on West Kelowna Fire Rescue staffing issues
ICBC reports 'high volume' of claims after acid spills on BC highway
BC Supreme Court judge orders Saanich tent city residents to leave after granting injunction
Province cancels state of emergency
Trudeau considers appealing court's decision to quash Trans Mountain pipeline
Surrey mayoral candidate says majority of residents oppose LRT
First Nations have specific measurable requests that could save Trans Mountain pipeline


Georgia Straight

COPE has a plan to smash rent hikes in Vancouver
David Eby's back on Twitter just in time for a recall campaign in Vancouver-Point Grey
Shauna Sylvester leaves other Vancouver mayoral candidates in the dust on policy development
Sulphuric acid spills in Trail continue wreaking havoc on vehicles in the community


Vancouver Courier

Modular housing complex will help residents rebuild their dignity: Musqueam elder
BC adds 9,900 jobs in August

The Tyee

New BC Rural party could threaten Liberals, says analyst

Miscellaneous


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