Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, November 6, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, November 6, 2018



Globe and Mail 

BC to scale back some highway speed limits
Surrey moves to cancel RCMP contract and create new local force


CBC

Lawsuit accuses BC social worker of stealing from vulnerable First Nations teens
FortisBC ramps up emergency planning for potential natural gas shortage
Speed limits lowered on 15 sections of BC highways
Memorial unveiled for Abbotsford police officer killed in line of duty
BC insurance group allegedly defrauded investors of $47 million
'That scares me': Surrey' outgoing mayor questions switch to SkyTrain, city police
BC First Nation declares state of emergency over water supply


Vancouver Sun

BC Social worker accused of defrauding vulnerable youth
Tall timber skyscrapers beacon for a future friendlier to climate, Vancouver conference hears
BC securities regulator alleges $47 million fraud by insurance group's top officers
Public Safety Minister Farnworth calls inmate death in Corrections van 'very disturbing'


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Speed limits to drop on some highways after increase in crashes
'Last piece of puzzle' for $250M Capital Park Project
Proportional representation pre debate in the legislature move no one


Victoria News

Just 1 per cent of the province has voted in electoral referendum
Speed limits being reduced on 15 BC highways


Global BC

Bella Coola First Nations members on patrol to reduce conflict between humans and grizzlies
Province says getting rid of the RCMP in Surrey is 'complex'
Just 1 per cent of ballots have been returned so far in the BC electoral reform referendum
Capital Region looking at putting in speed cameras on the Malahat
Slain Abbotsford police Constable John Davidson remembered with plaque one year after death
Hot, smoke filled summers a sign that environmental change is needed, says BC university professor


Georgia Strait

Kennedy Stewart and new Vancouver council must counter public ignorance about factors driving up housing prices


Vancouver Courier

New council may rescind majority vote for duplexes in Vancouver
This ranking of Canada's Most Dangerous places will help you know which places to avoid
Some familiar faces surround Kennedy Stewart's mayoralty
Open house date set for new St. Paul's hospital rezoning application
New Vancouver park board commissioners sworn in
Mayor Hurley sworn in, recommits to housing promises
Advice on the eve of BC proportional representation debate
Proportional representation pre-debate in legislature moves no one


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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