Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 17, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Cannabis legalization day in Canada

Vancouver anti-weed rally calls legalization the day 'Canada went to pot'
Five things to know about the B.C. Cannabis store in Kamloops
You'll be paying a $10 shipping fee to buy legal cannabis online in B.C.
Cannabis Amnesty welcomes Liberal government's promise of pardons, but says they require 'four central features'
Plenty of interest but no chaos as BC's legal cannabis sales get underway
A 'dark day for Canada,' says anti-pot activists
BC Cannabis: From Ground Zero of pot activism,' the start of a new world
New provincial investigators to enforce illegal cannabis sales
Inside B.C.'s first legal cannabis store in Kamloops
A patchwork of rules for legal cannabis stores in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver protest: Group warns of pot health risks on legalization day
Some pot strains sell out Day 1 in BC, government says that was expected
It might be harder to find pot in Victoria today than it has been for years
Legalization at the legislature: Victoria celebrates with free cannabis
Smooth start to legal cannabis in BC, Mike Farnworth says
BC Dispensaries left in legal limbo as recreational cannabis is legalized
Anti-legalization protest in Vancouver draws concerned groups, hecklers
Marijuana advocate hands out free joints to celebrate legal cannabis at BC Legislature
Vancouver ER doctor says edibles remain a concern as Canada legalizes cannabis


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver mayoral candidate's clearing of conflict allegations is latest twist in civic vote
Vancouver mayoral candidates offer sharply differing plans for boosting housing density


CBC

Langford Mayor Stew Young seeks 9th term in office
Unprecedented low water levels in northern, central BC raise fears for future of wildlife
Vancouver mayoral candidates argue their housing plan is superior in final debate of election season
BC Ferries finally launch debit payment option
Vancouver returns city-owned land to Musqueam


Vancouver Sun

Nobody said democracy was easy


Vancouver Province

Time for Liberals and Greens to team up against speculation tax


Victoria Times Colonist

Mayors miffed as BC Sticks with housing speculation tax
Homeless campers set up in Oak Bay's Uplands park
'Leaning' tower proposal for downtown Victoria


Victoria News

Homeless campers of Namegans Nation head to Oak Bay
BC moves ahead with speculation tax despite mayors calling for changes


Global BC

New poll give Mike Hurley the edge in Burnaby mayoral race
Alberta long-haul bus approved as Greyhound ends BC service
Supply of electric vehicles in BC not keeping up with demand: report


Georgia Strait

Vancouver election math raises question about legitimacy of city's next mayor
Representation matters
Radio ads for senior car jobs trigger complaint versus New Westminster candidate Daniel Fontaine
Why I'm voting for Ken Charko for Vancouver city council
Fairness matters  - tell that to Victoria
Every parent wants their kid to succeed, and that starts with a school environment that's safe
Vancouver school board candidates Sohpia Woo, Ken Denike reject endorsement of SOGI opponents


Vancouver Courier

Candidates spar over housing in final Vancouver mayoral debate
These are the three most likely outcomes of Vancouver election
BC Ferries finally giving Interac a try, but still not bringing back those sweet massage chairs
Shauna Sylvester's goons will mess you up and aren't afraid to stand in the street
Vancouver returns portion of village and burial site to Musqueam
Mayors miffed as BC sticks with housing speculation tax
'Leaning' tower proposal for downtown Victoria


The Tyee
Kinder Morgan and Lessons from the Berger Inquiry

Miscellaneous


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