Thursday, September 27, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, September 27, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, September 27, 2018


Globe and Mail 

BC government details new reviews designed to curb money laundering
Members of BC First Nation won't be able to return home for months after wildfires
Vancouver's old school apartment blocks under pressure


CBC

Landlords fear financial fallout from new cap on rent hikes
Thousands headed to Vancouver on largest cruise ship to ever visit city
Province tackles dirty money in real estate with 2 point plan
Who are the 3,321 people running for local office in BC?


Vancouver Sun

BC launches new money laundering review in real estate sector
Court delay may lead to private surgery cancellations
ICBC's new fees for unlisted drivers and learners could drive up 2019 rates
Political urgency also goes missing in money laundering probe
BC government has completed one quarter of 2,000 promised modular housing units
Amazon to open 450,000 square foot warehouse in Tsawwassen
BC's Thaltan First Nation won't be able to return home for months after wildfire


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Homeless Goldstream campers fear moving to rubber mats
Learner, unlisted driver fees could hike ICBC rates


Victoria News

The Ministry of Health commits to focus more on community driven health networks
Saanich will continue to flow taxpayers' money into sanitation station
Concerns raised over plans for Highway 14 improvements
BC to track 'dirty money' in real estate, horse racing
BC carbon tax now costs  more than natural gas it is charge on 


Global BC

British Columbians split on proportional representation, one third undecided: poll
3 Metro Vancouver mayoral candidates facing citations from Law Society of B.C.
Majority of Okanagan Rail Trail officially opens, but portion still not ready
Homeless campers living in Goldstream Provincial Park must leave by October 2nd
BC launches money laundering reviews into real estate, horse racing, luxury cars
Is a $40 billion liquid natural gas export facility poised for approval in Kitimat?
Amazon expands Metro Vancouver footprint with Deltaport warehouse
IIO investigating police-involved incident in West Kelowna that left 2 in hospital


Georgia Strait

Final investment decision expected next week on $40 billion LNG project near Kitimat
Police misconduct in the Downtown Eastside
Questions for Vancouver school board candidates
Vancouver cops in Downtown Eastside weed seizure to face misconduct complaint


Vancouver Courier

Province launches probe into 'dirty money' in BC real estate
Bowen students left high and dry by ferry overloads
Amazon coming to Tsawwassen First Nation
BC Hydro says smartphone, tablet, 'obsession' behind shift in electricity use
Poll finds some people still think you'll get the flue from a flu shot
Elections BC is worried you won't get their package
Officers accused their chief of unwanted touching, sexual remarks


The Tyee

Action on rising rents shows government cares about affordability, say advocates
One brilliant example of how to rezone Vancouver for affordability


Miscellaneous

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