Thursday, November 22, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, November 22, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, November 22, 2018



Globe and Mail 

BC Legislature rejected plan from Speaker to replace sergeant-at-arms with aide
BC government investing $1.1 billion over decade in safe, energy efficient social housing
B.C.'s electoral reform proposal designed by University of Alberta undergrad


CBC

Academic independence of UBC research institute under threat, says director who resigned
City of Vancouver preps for winter - and so should you
Elementary school students use virtual reality to learn about Indigenous culture
3 more Indigenous youth accuse BC social worker of exploitation
Former AG's appointment caps day of confusion at BC Legislature
Victoria police recommend child sex charges in 2 online luring investigations
'Deteriorating' driving conditions predicted for Coquihala Highway with snow inbound


Vancouver Sun

Speaker with little to say about his bid to promote pal calls on Oppal
The plot thickens in the case of the Speaker, the Clerk and the Sergeant at Arms
Vancouver strata council dealing with theft, vandalism, rowdyism, blame Airbnb guests
Developers oppose proposed rent controls as City of Vancouver considers motion to protect tenants
BC residents approve of school tax on homes over 2 million but not under
White Rock must respond faster to information requests: Report


Vancouver Province

Enter Stonewally Oppal as legislature circus gets crazier by the day


Victoria Times Colonist

Change of heart? Victoria councillors mull building new pool next to arena
BC Legislature speaker wanted to make adviser acting sergeant at arms: house leaders
Meet Alan Mullen, who helped to usher out legislature managers
Clear the smoke of legislature suspensions


Victoria News

Former judge Wally Oppal added to BC Legislature investigation
Land swap deal between Victoria and School District makes room for affordable housing
BC Legislature scandal: Speaker tried to appoint friend as interim sergeant-at-arms
Who is Alan Mullen? A new face in the developing BC Legislature scandal
BC to spend $1.1 billion to retrofit social housing for safety, energy savings
North Saanich councillor resigns one month after election


Global BC

Speaker tried to appoint friend to BC legislature sergeant-at-arms jobs, according to sworn affidavit
Fraser Health goes high tech, links hospitals by video
Didn't get a PR referendum ballot? Friday is your last chance
'Hazardous' winter storm expected for Coquihalla Highway Thursday night


Georgia Strait

Are budget recommendations for schools too good to be true?
The NDP's deceptive deferral option
Developer's group warns that provincial measures could lead to delay or cancellation of 12,361 new rental units


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver cops disciplined for discharging  gun in office, sending pornographic texts
Sea to Sky corridor's only abortion clinic quietly closes
Broad police vehicle data requests an 'abuse of power': Lawyer
Heritage project among three buildings Urban Design Panel to review November 28
49 storey highrise proposed for West Georgia Street
Meet Alan Mullen, who helped to usher out legislature managers


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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