Sunday, October 28, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, October 27 & 28, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday,  October 27 & 28 , 2018



Globe and Mail 

Judicial recount set for Monday following tie vote for mayor in Peachland
Health officials warn of drug overdose spike in north Surrey


CBC

Rescuers praise hiker's preparedness after rescue on Indian Arm
Bike trails on the Simpcw First Nation's old hunting grounds help youth reconnect with the land
TransLink tests Compass wristbands to tap for payment
BC Ferries cancels sailings for clean up after vehicle spills fuel into water
New leadership first order of business for Metro Vancouver and Mayor's Council
Coquihalla Highway open after closing in both directions for 3 hours
After almost a century in Nelson, the last Greyhound rolls through
Custom-made carts for bottle pickers coming to Vancouver this spring
BC Forests face worker shortage as demand for reforestation soars
BC politicians hit the streets to talk proportional representation
Location is top factor for job hunters faced with steep housing costs


Vancouver Sun

Proportional Representation debate of to a sad, misleading start
Langdale ferry sailing cancelled following diesel spill
Gregor Robertson on his big promise, worst moment and where he'd like a do over
Duelling campaigns in BC electoral reform referendum take to the streets
McCallum breaks his silence, says Surrey's LRT project will be cancelled at first council meeting
Some cry foul over Delta Mayor elect's plan to consider charging non-residents more at city recreation facilities
Fragmented bus service market emerges as Greyhound exits Western Canada October 31
Industrial natural gas users put back up plans in action ahead of winter shortage


Vancouver Province

The Yes side won the first week of the pro-rep referendum


Victoria Times Colonist

BC Liberals say Horgan's time in Opposition wasn't as futile as he thinks
Victoria should buy land for affordable housing: councillor
Size matters on proportional representation
Oak Bay levies $48,350 fine for poisoning boulevard tree
Meet the new mayors in Greater Victoria, Nanaimo
NDP's Sheila Malcolmson in sweet spot for provincial election in Nanaimo: professor
New trustees join incumbents on region's school boards
Scales tipping against BC homeowners
No side has only the negative option in campaign


Victoria News

Esquimalt based bullying program celebrates 20 years
Victoria police live-tweet night calls in #YYJ
The conquest of rural BC nears completion


Global BC

Prince George pipeline explosion means you'll pay more for produce: greenhouse association
Police tight-lipped about charter bus collision in Delta
'I'm not an expert;' says BC Minister quizzed on proportional representation
Coquihalla Highway reopens between Hope and Merritt after snow storm snarls traffic
Overnight snowfall blankets BC interior highway mountain passes
BC seeing rise in extremism: SFU professor
TransLink testing Compass wristbands to tap and pay
Vancouver Jewish Community beefs up security amid concerns of growing hate
The explosive debate continues: Should Vancouver ban Halloween fireworks?


Georgia Strait

Five Vancouver park commissioners prepare to say goodbye after four years on the board
Minorities need to beware of fear mongering by opponents of proportional representation
Seth Rogen voice messages on SkyTrain will soon come to an end
Kevin Desmond has been an outstanding TransLink CEO; Metro Vancouver mayors have a duty not to chase him away


Vancouver Courier

Fraser Health authority warns of overdose spike in north Surrey
This 22 year old mural depicting Vancouver's tranit history was painted over
Would you wear a TransLink Compass wristband?
Bike to Work Week: City works to address cycling gaps
B.C. midwives concerned rogue childbirth activist continuing 'unauthorized practice'
More Burnaby road closures announced or Fortis BC project


The Tyee

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