Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, October 30, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday,  October 29, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Report says experts should monitor BC's efforts to protect at-risk species
Kelly Ellard, killer of BC teen Reena Virk, has day parole extended


CBC

Longtime illegal midwife says she's retiring after BC court renews injunction
Reena Virk killer Kelly Ellard changes her name, has day parole extended
Washington state border town cashes in on high Metro Vancouver gas prices
Ombudsperson 'encouraged' by progress after wrongful firings of BC health researchers
Transportation Safety Board pushes for stricter equipment used after deadliest fishing year since 2004
BC bans big money from influencing campaigns to recall MLA's
West Kelowna winter shelter desperately seeking new location
SFU students grill administrators over proposed tuition increases, executive salaries


Vancouver Sun

Bogus Vancouver academic conference erupts with outrage, police
Chilliwack First Nation writes its own cannabis law
Kelly Ellard, killer of BC teen Reena Virk, has day parole extended
Referendum's $14.5 million price tag is 65 per cent higher than 2011 vote
Failed mayor council candidates want a judicial recount in West Vancouver
Cash contributors to BC's electoral reform referendum highlight partisan nature of fight
BC leaders to debate electoral reform November 8
Risky drivers will be hit with hefty ICBC increases starting November 1


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

End of Greyhound service widens rural-urban gap


Victoria News

BC aims to limit donations on MLA recall campaigns
'Progressive' contractors, unions call for share of BC public construction
BC leaders' referendum debate set for November 8


Global BC

New UBC research suggests flashing casino lights promote problem gambling
Four bus companies approved to serve Okanagan as Greyhound leaves
Teacher shortage leads Abbotsford French Immersion school to use instructor who can't speak the language
With little warning, increased penalties for high risk BC drivers to go into effect this week
BC bans union and corporate donations in recall campaigns, opposition calls it a conflict of interest
BC's ombudsman says government doing well at implementing recommendations following health firings
Premier John Horgan, Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson to debate electoral reform on Global on November 8


Georgia Strait

Vancouver Green Council candidate David H.T. Wong looks forward to the future after disappointing defeat
Few heritage keepsakes to be saved from demolition of 1913 Vancouver school
West Vancouver mayor Michael Smith and council candidate Jim Finkbeiner apply for judicial recount
Say good bye to free parking on Granville Island
New Vancouver condo tower on Robson Street will have separate lobby for social housing
Sea lice affecting BC salmon populations increasingly resistant to drugs, researchers warn


Vancouver Courier

Councillors get emotional at Vancouver City Hall as term expires
Province announces fine increases for distracted driving, excessive speeding
Say goodbye to Granville Island's daytime free parking
Generations of charity behind $6.5 million, St. Paul's Hospital donation
'I feel healthier already': Emotional Derek Corrigan says farewell at final council meeting
Stewart promises to tackle housing crisis 'as fast as possible'
Horgan, Wilkinson to talk electoral reform in BC in televised debate November 8
UBC to give honorary degrees to Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and Kim Cattrall
Balancing $1 billion-plus budget first major test of new Vancouver council


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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