Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, September 25, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, September 25, 2018


Globe and Mail 

New BC campaign finance rules give independents a fundraising edge over parties in municipal races
Several Vancouver mayoral candidates pledge to disclose names of donors
B.C. cancer patient's case exposes gaps in care for homeless people, advocates say
Veteran broadcaster Terry Moore dies at 82 after battle with cancer


CBC

West end tower tenants rally against looming renovictions
Quesnel will not allow public cannabis smoking or private cannabis retailers
"I didn't think he was terribly impressed with me' Hector Bremner brushes off developer's $85K donation
Pair of police forces in BC decides against using federally approved pot-screening device


Vancouver Sun

Government hits back, defends medicare, enforcement
Stink from Delta composting facility overpowering municipal election
Canadian doctors educated abroad file lawsuit, say limits on BC residency training are unfair
NDP purchase of MRI clinics will simply create more surgical wait-lists
Ottawa to test for risks of virus transfer from farmed to wild salmon on BC coast
Kennedy Stewart challenges Vancouver mayoral candidates to reveal campaign backers
Terry Moore a BC Broadcaster for decades, dies of cancer
NPA Mayoral candidate Ken Sim wants 'more transparent, accountable' city hall
Eagle spirit pipeline project could win NEB approval, president says
Vancouver's first sex doll brothel could be opening soon


Vancouver Province

LRT-Sky Train fight drives wild race for Surrey Mayor


Victoria Times Colonist

Terry Moore: Radio host remembered for passion, tough questions
Task Force wants BC rent hikes based on inflation
Three on Greater Victoria School Board bow out
Nanaimo campers facing October 12 deadline, uncertain where they'll go


Victoria News

BC Hydro to offer sale of Kings road land to Saanich
Premier John Horgan ponders debate on voting system changes
BC making progress on senior care staffing, Adrian Dix


Global BC

As dreams of home ownership fade, BC startup offers shares in Vancouver homes for as little as $1
Why it will likely get harder to buy cannabis in Vernon after legalization
Grand Forks residents 'hurting' as flood-management plan drags on
Abbotsford couple says they can't vote in civic election because they'll be overseas
BC provincial government commits $240 million to improve care for seniors
Eagle Spirit president says pipeline from northern Alberta to Prince Rupert could win NEB approval
Trans Mountain expansion could harm killer whales, National Energy Board review may warn
New study to assess risks of virus transfer from farmed Atlantic salmon to wild salmon
21 more Vancouver firefighters needed per shift, says union
Seniors being over-medicated a growing concern, says doctor


Georgia Straight

COPE party pitches $41 transit pass for Vancouver residents as more fare increases are coming
Family oriented housing proposed across Admiral Seymour elementary school in East Vancouver
Kennedy Stewart talks about housing the middle class, heritage preservation, and wringing money from Ottawa
Assembly of First Nations national chief wonders if Trans Mountain pipeline could end in Delta instead of Burnaby
BC Government assigns $10 million to incentivize clean-energy vehicle purchases


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver mayoral candidates promise to disclose donors before election
New rent hike cap proposal is NDP damage control
Whistler Blackcomb announces plans for 200 bed staff housing complex


The Tyee

Best Bet to Win Wild Race? Wai Young by a Powdered Nose
Labour cares about fairness and that's why I support Pro Rep
Vision's Louie, PoCO's Moore openly court jobs with developers


Miscellaneous

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