Friday, November 30, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, November 30, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday, November 30, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Oil and gas commission investigating earthquakes in BC; expert suspects fracking is cause
West Fraser Timber to curtail holiday lumber production at four BC sawmills
Community engagement works only when promises are kept
B.C. speaker's office faces rare challenge from Liberal opposition
B.C. officer raises concerns about online sales of edible cannabis


CBC

Earthquake near Fort St. John 'very likely' caused by fracking
B.C. firefighter fired after spy camera catches couple having sex in chief's office
Powerful quakes buckle Alaska roads, briefly trigger tsunami warning
Massey Tunnel will not be replaced with 10 lane bridge, report suggests
$9.5M underwater listening station to monitor Salish Sea as part of federal whale initiative
Squamish First Nation negotiates $225M in benefits from Woodfibre LNG plant


Vancouver Sun

Vernon fire department employees fired after hidden camera catches them having sex
Stricter rules in BC mean parental consent required for minors on party buses
Vancouver Mayor's office budget may face review if council motion OK'd
Citing 'taxpayer fatigue,' Metro Vancouver board re-examines regional budget
Province talking to metro Mayors about future of the Massey Tunnel
Fort St. John area earthquakes likely caused by fracking: Expert
Good reasons to avoid public inquiry into money-laundering
ICBC launches computerized information pilot project for new drivers


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Voter turnout surges in BC referendum, with Island leading the way
$6.8 million upgrade to draw bigger cruise ships to Ogden Point
True reconciliation in B.C. requires implementing United Nations declaration
Scandal shines light on house's management


Victoria News

Four coastal  B.C. communities to receive funding for maritime information pilot project
Leonard Krog steps down as MLA of Nanaimo


Global BC

Squamish Nation inks deal with Woodfibre LNG
Fort St. John quake was 'likely caused by fracking: officials
Vancouver School Board implements final phase to lower lead in water fountains
Party bus operators must now obtain consent forms for underage bus riders
Surveillance video catches two Vernon firefighters having sex in fire chief's office
NDP facing tough test in upcoming teacher contract talks


Georgia Strait

PHS housing director Andy Bond promoted to lead the Vancouver non-profit through challenging times
The richer the neighbourhood, the more homes are empty, Vancouver tax report finds
Why I am voting against the tuition increases for domestic students


Vancouver Courier

Gastown development involves preserving facade of historic McConnell Block
Video of sexual relations can be used at grievance in fire department firings
What Vancouver's impressive Empty Homes Tax revenue tells us
Coquitlam considers hiking development fees on new homes


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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