Sunday, November 18, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, November 17 & 18, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday/Sunday, November 17 & 18, 2018



Globe and Mail 

BC Housing Minister says high-end house prices dropping, no relief at lower levels
Stepson of B.C. agriculture minister Lana Popham dead of accidental drug overdose
Enbridge says it's increasing gas flow in BC pipeline repaired after explosion and fire


CBC

High end BC house prices dropping, but no relief at lower levels
BC ride hailing announcement coming Monday
Vancouver Japanese congregation compensated for church lost during internment
BC Premier, Green Party leader push for proportional representation during day of action
'It blows my mind': How BC destroys a key natural wildfire defence every year
BC Ferries to offer fare discounts on major routes to help fix reservation system
Surrey councillor Laurie Guerra's private Twitter account called into question
Vancouver's new city council lacks diversity: so what next?
Surrey poised to provide free two-hour parking at hospital, city hall
Stepson of BC Agriculture minister dies by accidental overdose
BC pledges funds for major expansion of student housing at UVic



Vancouver Sun

Vancouver mayor wants city to become a global model for housing affordability
Stepson of BC Agriculture Minister Lana Popham dies of overdose
Agencies serving BC's homeless need help as seniors turn to shelters
Ex-foster kids flocking to free tuition at BC universities
BC ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes




Vancouver Province

The long wait for Uber. Will BC finally get ride-hailing?


Victoria Times Colonist

Stepson of British Columbia's agriculture minister dies over overdose
BC Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes
City's tally for Sir John A. Macdonald statue removal: $30,126
MLA's are keen on spending more money


Victoria News

Friends, family remember Dan Sealey, stepson of Minister of Agriculture, in private gathering
New figures show City of Victoria spent $30,000 to remove Macdonald statue
High school graduation rates on the rise in Greater Victoria
BC asking for tips on 'dirty money' in horse racing, real estate, luxury cars
Saving Salmon: BC Business man believes hatcheries can help bring back the fish
Setting speed limits in a post-fact political environment


Global BC

'Yes' and 'No' campaigns mount big push as PR referendum enters final weeks
B.C. seeking tips on money laundering with luxury cars, real estate, horse racing
B.C.'s NDP government to introduce ridesharing legislation Monday
'At whose expense?" BC entrepreneur says small business owners caught in postal strike crossfire
BC agriculture minister's stepson dies of accidental overdose


Georgia Strait

Agriculture Minister Lana Popham loses 23 year old stepson to accidental drug overdose
Surrey's missed opportunity: how Mayor Doug McCallum is blowing a chance to create B.C.'s most livable city
Desmond Cole offers advice to Mayor Kennedy Stewart on how to reduce discriminatory policing


Vancouver Courier

Top 20 observations of new Vancouver council's first full week of public meetings
BC Ferries to revamp reservation fares on major routes


The Tyee

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