Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, November 20, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday November 20, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Clerk of the BC legislature, Sergeant at Arms suspended pending criminal investigation
Light duty cars, trucks sold in BC to be zero-emission by 2040: Government


CBC

Sergeant-at-arms, clerk at BC Legislature on leave amid criminal probe
Every new car sold in 2040 will be zero-emission BC government says
BC cities mark international Trans Day of Remembrance  - some for first time
Child poverty decreasing 'pitifully slowly' in BC report finds
Rezoning for below market rental housing project rejected by District of North Vancouver
How Vancouver aims to make community centres more welcoming to transgender people


Vancouver Sun

Don't expect answers soon from RCMP about Legislature suspensions
Dead heat in BC referendum on proportional representation
Senior leadership at BC Legislature put on administrative leave
B.C.'s Class 4 licence requirement could deter ride hailing drivers
Political interference in setting speed limits shouldn't happen


Vancouver Province

Yet another only-in-BC affair as legislature officials suspended


Victoria Times Colonist

BC Legislature clerk, sergeant at arms suspended; RCMP probe allegations
Ride hailing group says BC model looks a lot like expanded taxi industry
NDP, Liberal candidates in tight race ahead of Nanaimo byelection: poll
Taxis included in legislature's ride-hailing bill


Victoria News

BC legislature clerk, sergeant at arms suspended for criminal investigation
City of Victoria looks for emergency shelter options amidst bed shortage
BC lumber mills struggle with shortage of logs, price slump


Global BC

Sergeant at arms and clerk of BC legislature under criminal investigation
BC transportation minister won't rule out capping the number of ridesharing cars allowed on the road
BC aims to set zero emission standard on all new light duty cars and trucks by 2040
NEB hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline start with Indigenous smudging ceremony
'They're not going to leave on their own:' Penticton neighbourhood requests deer cull
Electoral reform referendum neck and neck as deadline to get ballots back nears
Provincial economic growth will slow in British Columbia: Central 1 Credit Union


Georgia Strait

Lawyers David Butcher and Brock Martland named as special prosecutors linked to criminal probe at legislature
Learn about cohousing at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Vancouver park board approves funding to increase arts programming for trans people
Top legislature officials Craig James and Gary Lenz placed on administrative leave in wake of criminal investigation
BC's ride hailing legislation requires all drivers of passenger directed vehicles to have Class 4 licences
New supermarket opens up in Vancouver Chinatown, could benefit bid for UNESCO World Heritage site designation


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver Mayor reacts to departure of housing CEO for job with modular housing company
Mall parking lot car crashes peak during holidays: ICBC
November 25 open house set for 'Granville Gateway' 54 store tower proposal
BC legislature clerk, sergeant at arms suspended; RCMP probe allegations
Major players not optimistic about Metro Vancouver's housing market prospects
YVR warns travellers to plan for increased traffic on Black Friday
Loss of son of minister's fiancé to overdose hits home with cabinet


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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