Friday, October 26, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, October 26, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  October 26 , 2018



Globe and Mail 

Five mistakes from Saturday's Vancouver election
BC's rural areas in limbo as electoral reform looms
National Energy Board orders tighter safety measures at BC site of natural gas pipeline blast


CBC

BC pizza mogul takes aim at Canada's Saudi arms deal
Drug user network launches human rights complaint against Aquilini Group
Delta Mayor elect vows to push forward with Massey Tunnel replacement plans
Surrey RCMP not participating in process to change police force
Improved cell service coming to section of Highway of Tears
Canada Post rotating strike hits Metro Vancouver
School principal fired over financial irregularities
Furry friends could be costing you hundreds more on your hydro bill


Vancouver Sun

Gregor Robertson on his big promise, worst moment and where he'd like a do over
Fines shoot up for shoddy party buses
Translink's compass wristbands could be the next hot Vancouver accessory
Metro Vancouver board approves TransLink gas tax request
Vote No in NDP's badly flawed electoral reform referendum

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Greater Victoria housing market 'vulnerable' despite falling prices: CMHC
Tractors removing fire hazards at Nanaimo's tent city
Rental game bereft of incentives for investors, property managers
Letting go the past key to sustainable salmon future
Amalgamation study must focus on details


Victoria News

Province announces new urgent care centre in Langford
Victoria businesses deal with 'impossible' amount of used needles


Global BC

Regulator orders new safety measures near site of Prince George gas explosion
The Provincial government rules out any new money for SkyTrain in Surrey
Some BC Hydro customers spend hundreds of dollars a year to leave heat, TV on for their pets
'A long painful wait': Mother of teen who died after party bus ride hails new regulations
Peachland mayor judicial recount to take place Monday
Penticton Indian Band mulling 'adrenaline super park' in South Okanagan


Georgia Strait

Clearing traffic disruptions on Lions Gate and Ironworkers' Memorial bridges to improve with new contract
New transition houses to provide more safe spaces for BC women and children fleeing violence
BC ramps up fines fourfold for party buses that don't meet safety standards
BC Liquor Distribution transferring its wholesale centre from Vancouver to new Delta facility
Carole James: Proportional representation will be a good thing for our province
Niki Sharma: To those people of colour who ran and lost in the civic elections, I know how you feel


Vancouver Courier

Party buses to get hammered with fines if breaking rules
Condo tower proposed for West Ed up for review by Urban Design Panel October 31
Another split Vancouver School Board could make for a 'thorny four years'
Canada Post strikes spread to three regions from Vancouver to New Brunswick


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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