Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 24, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday,  October,  24 , 2018



Globe and Mail 

John Horgan, BC Green Leader support electoral reform at referendum rally
Vancouver builders challenged to be more inclusive


CBC

New company promises to take over some of Greyhound's routes in Western Canada
How feasible are Kennedy Stewart's housing promises for Vancouver? 2 experts weigh in
BC Cancer Foundation receives anonymous $18M donation
Longshoreman killed in workplace incident at North Shore coal terminal
Bonuses paid to BC Lottery Corp. investigators raise concerns


Vancouver Sun

Man awarded $66,000 in damages from injuries during takedown by sheriff
Incoming Vancouver Mayor doesn't want to be "bull in a china shop'
How much support does Doug McCallum need to proceed with Sky Train in Surrey?
MP Sheila Malcolmson will seek BC NDP nomination in Nanaimo by-election
There is little fair about NDP's electoral reform referendum
Proportional representation will lead to more diverse, better governments
Canada bought an oil pipeline. How about some locomotives?


Vancouver Province

In biggest byelection ever, Horgan charges out

Victoria Times Colonist

NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson to step down to run in Nanaimo MLA byelection
Voting in Vancouver: Why the long waits depends on whom you ask
Fairness matters: tell the government

Victoria News

BC youth aging out of foster care call for serous child welfare reform
BC Premier identifies labour shortage on Vancouver Island


Global BC

WorkSafeBC report pins fatal Vancouver Island train derailment on faulty coupler
Rogue North Vancouver hostel operator found to be in contempt of court
NDP government 'open' to alternative pay options for special needs educators
Surrey mayor elect wants local police fore, Richmond opted out: Here's why
NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson to step down from federal seat if she wins Nanaimo provincial by-election


Georgia Strait

Homeless in Vancouver: The Port of Vancouver and the future of cruise-ship pollution
Vision Vancouver veteran Tim Stevenson decries lack of LGBT representation on next Vancouver council
Burnaby renters declare victory: We evicted Derek Corrigan
Mixed-race heritage stirs Vancouver councillor-elect Pete Fry to champion city's diversity
Last man standing: Vision Vancouver's Allan Wong says voters are always right
Campaigns matter - and that's why this Vancouver mayoral election was so damn close


Vancouver Courier

Seth Rogen's sultry voice is getting booted off Vancouver transit
Outgoing North Vancouver school trustee files sexual harassment complaint
Pipeline opponents likely to mount legal challenge against 'disgraceful' NEB review
Metro Vancouver residential land rush may be over as housing market slows
Here's a snapshot of who didn't vote
B.C. introduces bill to protect temporary foreign workers


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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