Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, September 29 & 30, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday, September 29 & 30, 2018


Globe and Mail 

B.C. to look at private lenders as part of money laundering probe
Metro Vancouver politicians divided in support of different regional transit plans
With cannabis soon to be legal in public, who not alcohol too?
Two mayors dispute commissioner's report on former Victoria police chief
B.C. tourism operators fear reputational damage to industry after back-to-back summers of smoke, wildfire


CBC

New bylaw could block Nanaimo cannabis company's expansion plans
Sounds like trouble: Ground Grind wants hikers to stop using loud, portable speakers
Gambling addict says B.C. government lacks will to set limits on billion-dollar industry
Layers of B.C. taxes and fees add up to 26% 'tariff' on new home costs
Wildlife lovers worry social media posts creating 'fear factor' around bears in B.C. city
2 of 5 investors grant final approval for $40B LNG Canada project
Winter tire rules in effect on B.C. Highways starting October 1
From tent city to Tally Ho: homeless camper in Victoria finds shelter at assisted living site
B.C. recycled 1 billion drink containers last year -- and it wants more
Feed the meter or take your chances? a gambler's guide to weekend parking


Vancouver Sun

Huge LNG plant in Kitimat gets the green light, report says
BC government and First Nation sign deal to manage declining moose populations
An ex-patriate British Columbian's thoughts on electoral reform
Proportional representation is bad for BC, but very bad for B.C. mining


Vancouver Province

LNG politics ramp up as massive project approval looms


Victoria Times Colonist

What Island tent cities have in common: a guiding hand from Surrey
B.C. attorney general wants affidavit sealed in case of leaked Nanaimo documents
Rallies clash over "SOGI"  gender program in schools
Supporters criticize isolating campers at Goldstream
Next week will tell the LNG tale
Duncan council failed to lead on shelter for homeless women
When will Ottawa keep its promise on removing derelict boats
BC Hydro shouldn't be a social agency


Victoria News

Tent City holds a rally in front of Goldstream Park campground
Vancouver Islanders ponder the traditional practice of giving tax breaks to churches
Adrian Dix's private clinic crackdown begins


Global BC

Shell's $40B LNG Canada project to be announced as early as Monday: report
Hundreds gather in Victoria to honour fallen police officers Sunday
Largest cruise ship ever to enter Port of Vancouver takes on passengers
B.C. cops held in Cuba on sexual assault allegation behind denied justice, say Vancouver reverend
Homeless campers march past blockade at Goldstream Park, calling for affordable housing
Winter tires mandatory on most B.C. highways starting Monday
'No room for discrimination' says Education Minister, school groups, mid dueling SOGI protests


Georgia Strait

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Vancouver Courier

Chief suggests re-routing Trans Mountain pipeline to Robert Bank
A cow with an important message in Delta
Back to back summers of smoke and fire stoke BC tourism industry fears
Province issues winter tire warning, officially kills summer vibe
Going modular to help the homeless
Building with illegal suites cited by District of North Vancouver


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

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