Thursday, November 29, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, November 29, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, November 29, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Vancouver sees $38 million fro vacant homes tax
B.C. coroners jury recommends better mental-health assessment after RCMP sergeant's suicide
Vancouver coping with the unintended consequences of the previous council's rezoning decision
B.C. joins Alberta in pledge to impose clean up timelines on oil, gas wells


CBC

King tide floods part of Vancouver's seawall, offering glimpse into city's future
Empty homes tax not helping rental crisis, generating millions more for Vancouver: report
Inquest into Mountie's death calls for more mental health services in RCMP
Massey Tunnel will not be replaced with 10-lane bridge, report suggests
20 year promise honoured as BC pledges gaming revenue share for First Nations


Vancouver Sun

Squamish First Nation makes 'difficult decision' to back Woodibre LNG worth $1.1 billion in benefits
Vancouver says 38 million to be collected in first year of empty homes tax
Fall a lovely time of the year for B.C.'s Premier


Vancouver Province

The Speaker's Man at the Legislature has an ironic resume


Victoria Times Colonist

Ride hailing in B.C.: Where is it going?
Legislature ouster likened to firings at Health Ministry
Scandal shines light on house's management
Hailing a ride, to go around in circles


Victoria News

Inquest jury makes five recommendations into BC RCMP spokesman's death
Precedent setting, province commits $231M to build homes for Indigenous families
Municipal flag ranking project sparks controversy in Tofino
Making BC's inexperienced drivers smarter than their phones
B.C. to share gambling revenues with Indigenous communities
B.C., Alberta drop in oil and gas investment ranking


Global BC

Report hints 10 lane bridge to replace Massey Tunnel is dead in the water
Vancouver collects $21M from empty homes tax, expects $38M total for first year
Vancouver, which had no legal pot shops on legalization day, recommends first 4 retail stores
Inquest recommends Mounties make mental health assessments mandatory
B.C. government to share gaming revenues with First Nations across British Columbia
ICBC launching new pilot project aimed at inexperienced drivers
Wearable Compass Card wristbands coming to TransLink system


Georgia Strait

B.C. Federation of Labour elects Laird Cronk as new president
Compass Card wristbands available from Monday


Vancouver Courier

Is Vancouver getting a renters' advocate, or not?
Hundreds gather in Vancouver to protest back-to-work legislation for Canada Post employees
Vancouver's empty homes tax revenue higher than expected
Limited release of wearable Compass bands announced by TransLink
Decision on renoviction motion expected December 4
Leislature ouster likened to firings at Health Ministry
Attitudes toward ride-hailing in B.C. stay within political lanes


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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