Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, October 23, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  October,  223 , 2018



Globe and Mail 

Opioid overdose deaths push down life expectancy in B.C.
Stewart faces hurdles in path to increasing Vancouver's affordable housing
Stewart softens support for Surrey mayor-elect's plan replacing LRT with SkyTrain
The mayor's race in Peachland could end in a name drawn at random
Fortis BC warns customers to expect reduced supplies of natural gas through wwinter after pipeline blast


CBC

Customers unimpressed after Telus forces transition to paperless bills
Election brings new school trustees for North-Okanagan Shuswap after last board fired by province
New legislation aims to protect temporary foreign workers in BC
TransMountain pipeline expansion 'a real stinker,' Indigenous leaders say


Vancouver Sun

Horgan, Weaver support proportional representation at referendum rally
Punk rock comes to Burnaby Council
Police breached his rights, but BC government wants his cash
Natural gas in BC limited through the winter after pipeline blast: FortisBC
Switching from LRT to SkyTraiun could delay Surrey rail expansion by a decade: Mayor's Council's Stewart
After surgery, 15 per cent of BC patients rush back to hospital, mainly due to pain, bleeding or infections


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Horgan, Weaver whip up rally for proportional representation
Premier John Horgan to make announcement Wednesday on Nanaimo vacancy
Fresh start for Councils
Second vote raises mistrust of referendum

Victoria News

BC Ferries not as full as reported due to ability to book consecutive sailings
Fast Ferries from BC spotted in Egypt
Mayor David Screech says Camp Namegans has run its course
Time running out for TV debate on proportional representation
New rules introduced to protect BC foreign workers from exploitation
Rural regions get priority for BC referendum mail out


Global BC

NDP and Green host Victoria rally in favour of electoral reform as campaign kicks off
Metro Vancouver mayors scrapping over cash for Surrey SkyTrain extension
Oliver farmers seek compensation after livelihoods threatened by salmon restoration initiative
'This isn't a hockey game': Peachland mayoral race could be decided by draw
Kennedy Stewart prioritizes plan to make good on Vancouver's housing promises
Trans Mountain review 're-do' creates grounds for court case, critics say


Georgia Strait

Judges on B.C.'s highest court rule in favour of other judges in dispute over pay with B.C. government
Kennedy Stewart needs our help in getting rid of a racist electoral system in Vancouver


Vancouver Courier

Is Vision Vancouver done as a party?
Four incumbents return to diverse Vancouver School Board
Vancouver Green party councillors to push for citywide plan
BC poised for additional $100 million-plus subsidy for international student health care
Two new electoral systems highlight third attempt at PR for B.C.
North Vancouver residents warned off water 'testing scam'
NPA snatches defeat from the jaws of victory - again
Chinese buyer interest in Metro Vancouver real estate soars again
Greens top polls for park board
Second vote raises mistrust of referendum
BC Premier, Green leader support electoral reform at referendum rally


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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