Monday, November 26, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, November 26, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, November 26, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Widow says RCMP husband had 'rage in his head' after Dziekanski incident
Tentative agreement reached for 44,000 nurses across British Columbia
Expansion of Trans Mountain pipeline poses risks that could harm homes, culture: BC First Nations leaders
BC finance minister says province's economic growth remains 'strong and stable,' budget on track
Suspended B.C. Clerk defends role in legislature's finances


CBC

Tentative deal reached for 44,000 nurses across British Columbia
Woman formerly in care of ministry says she was left homeless while social worker allegedly pocketed funds
Storm smacks BC triggering wind, rain and snowfall warnings
8 tense minutes, and then good news, for UBC planetary scientist involved in Mars landing
More than $5K difference in pot shop start-up fees between cities mere kilometres apart


Vancouver Sun

Tentative deal reached for 44,000 nurses across British Columbia
BC budge on track, province to lead country  in growth, finance minister says
Suspended top BC legislature officials proclaim innocence
Speaker Darryl Plecas has one more day to dodge reporter's questions before winter break
As BC moves to electric vehicles, TransLink will need to replace the gas tax
Proportional representation is better for business community


Vancouver Province

Under investigation by cops, legislature officers speak out


Victoria Times Colonist

BC Liberal leader slams Darryl Plecas for 'building his own little empire'
Pair suspended from legislature say they do not know of any allegations
BC Chief tells pipeline hearings his people are responsible for their land


Victoria News

More housing for Indigenous peoples coming to Langford, Colwood
Oak Bay Fire Chief Dave Cockle to retire
Suspended BC Legislature officers protest their treatment
BC budget surplus projected to grow despite real estate, ICBC dips


Global BC

BC First Nation official tells pipeline hearings his people 'face uncertainty with potential impact of Trans Mountain project
Metro Vancouver happy with ridesharing legislation: poll
BC Liberals propose legislation that promises ridesharing Valentine's Day 2019
Atomospheric river brings heavy rain to BC's south coast
Mountie's widow testifies how high-profile Tasering at Vancouver airport ruined his life
BC budget surplus climbs even with mounting losses at ICBC, wildfire fighting
'We did nothing wrong': legislature clerk and sergeant at arms say they want investigation to move quickly
Metro Vancouver farmers gear up for fight over 'monster homes'


Georgia Strait

Clerk of the Legislature Craig James and Sergeant at arms Gary Lenz publicly ask to be allowed to return to work
Social housing to replace historic Japantown building in Vancouver's Downtown East side
It's going to rain a lot over the next couple of days, even by Vancouver standards
Coroner's inquest set to begin into death of former RCMP spokesperson Pierre Lemaitre
Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada claims that gaps in B.C. legal aid violate international law
Canada Post workers on strike in much of Metro Vancouver as Senate debates legislating them back to work


Vancouver Courier

'This is my worst nightmare,' says man who warned Trans Mountain plan threatens salmon
B.C.'s operating debt eliminated
BC Liberal leader slams Darryl Plecas for 'building his own little empire'
BC Supreme Court grants big win to private health clinics
BC's new ride share rules fall flat for craft beer, tourism industries
New SFU art museum planned for Burnaby Mountain
29 storey Burquitlam tower heads to hearing despite falling short


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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