Monday, November 12, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, November 10-12, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday - Monday , November 10-12, 2018



Globe and Mail 

BC court of Appeal hearing starts this week on ruling that indefinite solitary confinement is unconstitutional
Cannabis producer aims to replace jobs lost after closing of mill in Merritt
Election calendar looms over BC referendum
New Vancouver council needs to address Downtown Eastside's growing homeless problem
'Enough is enough,' anti-gang spokesman says after latest shootings in Surrey


CBC

Union alleges grocery store worker swiped data in 'spiteful' defamation campaign
Happy Birthday, 'Car-Strangled Spanner'! Vancouver's Lions Gate Bridge turns 80
Petition demands Autism BC revoke directorship of anti-SOGI board member
'A lot of eyes on Surrey' as city moves to replace RCMP with local police force


Vancouver Sun

75 year old rookie Jean Swanson brings her brand of activism to city hall
Detailed election results show Vancouver's North-South political divide
Five empirical reasons to lean to pro-rep


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

BC Ferries busy long weekend expected to overflow into Tuesday
Victoria forms advisory committee for renters
Trio of flukes drive the votes on reform


Victoria News

Nearly four sailing wait from Swartz Bay to Vancouver after Remembrance Day
Victoria's vacancy rate predicted to rise above one per cent
BC Health care payroll tax approved, takes effect January 1
Lack of public response threatens BC referendum credibility
Seniors home worker discrimination finally ending
BC forest ministry cutting back on use of herbicide glyphosate


Global BC

On its 80th birthday, a look back at the fascinating history of the Lions Gate Bridge
Parents at Edith Cavell Elementary say money for seismic upgrades should go to building new school
Neighbours of scofflaw North Vancouver hostel operator claim she's still hosting guests
New federal party arrives in Kelowna
Return of homeless camp in Vernon highlights need for more housing options
Autism BC director draws fire for reported appearance at anti-SOGI event


Georgia Strait

Dumping the duplex? Cognitive dissonance at Vancouver City Hall
No matter you political stripe, proportional representation will be better for the things you care about
Proportional representation will empower cabinet ministers to stand up to the premier's office
The politics of crime panics and policing after the Doug McCallum victory in Surrey


Vancouver Courier

SkyTrain switch threatens to derail Surrey transit link
Long weekend brings sailing waits for BC Ferries motorists
Vancouver firefighters are the busiest in Canada


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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