Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 10, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, October 10, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver area lawyer running for mayor of Richmond accused of professional misconduct
Washington State Governor foresees ease of border regulations governing cannabis after midterms
BC pipeline blast disrupts service to customers across province and into U.S.
BC First Nation sues tugboat owner, federal and provincial governments over 2016 fuel spill


CBC

Public safety minister urges Old Fort residents to not defy evacuation orders
Fortis BC asks customers to turn down the thermostat in wake of pipeline explosion
Sale of 3 coastal pulp and paper mills hailed as win for 1,500 workers in B.C.
Pot legalization will likely be a smooth process, Washington governor says
Fatal crashes more than doubled on BC roads with higher speed limits, study says
UBC issues urgent alert, braces for natural gas shortage after pipeline explosion
Lighthouse keeper shortage on BC coast 'critical says union
Company can't explain 2nd barge fire in 2 months


Vancouver Sun

BC government to register migrant workers and their employers
Vancouver Island company outfitting six Boeing 737's to fight wildfires
First Nations sue tug firm, BC, Canada over fuel spill in its territory


Vancouver Province

An LNG bonanza for BC? Not on Weaver's watch


Victoria Times Colonist

City of Victoria to pay $130,000 for storage lockers for homeless
Suspicions over the fine print
Province says Saanich owned land unsuitable for supportive housing




Victoria News

Homelessness experts challenge Greater Victoria candidates on finding a fix
First Nation sues BC, feds, owner of tug that spilled 100K litres of diesel
Victoria mayoral candidate Rob Duncan throws in the towel
BC and Washington pledge to protect habitat for orcas, salmon
BC's electric vehicle sales now running ahead of California


Global BC

Enbridge to restart 2nd natural gas pipeline after explosion near Prince George
Pipeline Explosion Investigation elevated to Provincial level
Metro Vancouver could see 8 cent gas price hike after pipeline explosion: analyst
BC slashes natural gas usage amid concerns of shortage after pipeline blast
Electoral reform debate fizzles in Mission after NDP MLA uninvited from event
BC Premier 'shocked' at increase in fatalities and crashes on highways with increased speed limits
Burnaby mayoral candidates have their say on rapid growth, demovictions
TransLink expects to issue first green bonds next month
BC government will leave Veteran's Licence Plate program alone


Georgia Strait

Fortis asks BC customers to continue reducing use of natural gas after Enbridge pipeline explosion
Leadership means supporting those who are under-represented in New West's engagement processes
COPE, Greens and OneCity all seek a mandate for change in addressing city's housing woes
Filipino Canadian candidates back creation of centre for ethnic community in Metro Vancouver
Shauna Sylvester's donors include, Joyce Murray, Leonard Schein, Gordon Price, Peter Ladner and Stuart Mackinnon
Hallelujah! OneCity injects some musical energy into the Vancouver civic election campaign
War on butts: Vancouver council candidate Derrick O'Keefe targets cigarette litter
If elected as a Burnaby trustee, I'll promote equitable access to safe, inclusive learning environments
The NPA's best hope in Vancouver election is if progressive voters only support their favourite parties


Vancouver Courier

Burning Barge owned by same company as summer fire: official
Developers files application for 54 storey downtown Vancouver tower
West End residential tower proposal goes to Development Permit Board Oct 15
Check out this simple guide to Vancouver election housing platforms
Too many Vancouver candidates are promising more than they can deliver



The Tyee
The PR options: Dual Member offers proportional results, local MLAs



Miscellaneous

How the housing crisis proved toxic to the party that once dominated Vancouver politics

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