Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, November 27, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, November 27, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Former RCMP staffer tells inquest Lemaitre was a 'scapegoat'
Horgan says recent disruptive events at Legislature haven't diminished his confidence in BC speaker
Many BC First Nations carry huge debts after fighting to save homes from wildfires
A hot mess at the BC Legislature


CBC

Vancouver launches opioid task force to 'quick-start' solutions on lethal crisis
Taxi-industry hopes to placate customers before ride-sharing arrives in BC
Surrey mayor says he's 'dismayed and shaken' by city's debt load
'A rage in his head': RCMP spokesman's widow says 'attacks from within' got to him
12 injured after Prince George school bus crashes near Cache Creek


Vancouver Sun

Bus carrying girls volleyball team crashes on BC highway, injuring 12
Daughter of late mayor, former punk rocker seek Green nomination in Nanaimo
TransLink to upgrade old signage, audio system on Sky Train
Future of suspended BC Legislature staff still in limbo
ICBC cuts ad budget in favour of traffic enforcement
Premier Horgan dubs B.C. the 'centre of oddities' during end of session press conference
Adriane Carr has earned her influence, including on housing


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Alan Mullen, adviser to Speaker, fired from casino security job: court papers
Legislative session ends as questions linger over officials' ouster
Beleaguered ICBC shifts funds from ads to traffic enforcement
Ferries to spend $3.6B on vessels, terminals in new capital plan
BC government announces 439 new child care spaces in Greater Victoria
House is looking shaky over Speaker's role


Victoria News

439 new licensed child care spaces for Greater Victoria
LNG, ride hailing highlights of fall for BC Premier John Horgan
BC ride hailing regulation battle to carry on into 2019


Global BC

ICBC cutting annual advertising budget in half to fund police traffic enforcement
Nothing has changed: Ex Mounties take aim at RCMP during inquest
BC government to fund expensive treatments for heart failure and liver disease
BC Legislative session ends under a 'cloud' of uncertainty with details still lacking into ongoing investigation


Georgia Strait

Attorney General David Eby stonewalls BC Liberal MLAs asking about legislature suspensions


Vancouver Courier

Residents raise concerns over proposed 54 storey 'Granville Gateway' tower
BC Legislature investigator was fired from casino job after suspension for intoxication
Ferries to spend $3.6B on vessels, terminals in new capital plan


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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