Thursday, November 22, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, November 21, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, November 21, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Investigation into BC legislature officials underway since at least start of the year
A legislature that has know plenty of drama and intrigue gets more of it


CBC

Concerns about top officials in BC Legislature raised as early as January
Cautionary tale from 9 US cities, Ride-Hailing services lead to more congestion, research shows
'We have no idea': release reasons for RCMP investigation at BC Legislature, demands watchdog group
BC's ride hailing restrictions wil stall service, critics say


Vancouver Sun

Possible fraud and theft of public funds led to removal of two senior officers of the BC Leg, sources say
Kamloops leads race to  open legal cannabis stores
Speaker Darryl Plecas behind investigation of senior legislature staff
Humiliating handling of ousted officials requires further explanation
Elections BC monitoring Canada Post dispute on extension of voting referendum
City of Vancouver outlines winter preparedness plan for 2018-19 season


Vancouver Province

Mystery at the BC Legislature after top officials perp walked out


Victoria Times Colonist

BC Speaker raised concerns about clerk, sergeant at arms in January advisor
Nanaimo hospital to get new intensive care unit by 2021, health minister says
BC Ferries outlines $3.9 billion capital plan
Surreal. Out of the blue, two quietest guys in room end up doing perp walk
Nanaimo modular housing taking shape; some neighbours trying to halt work


Victoria News

BC Ferries sees net earnings of $90M in second quarter
Investigation into BC Legislature officers began in January
Pressure builds for BC to recognize physicians assistants
Legal battle ahead for suspended BC legislature executives


Global BC

TransLink monthly ridership beats 2010 Olympics levels for 1st time
BC Speaker's office says it has been investigating clerk and sergeant at arms since January
Elections BC may still extend referendum deadline over postal strike concerns
5 Surrey school projects delayed due to high construction bid costs


Georgia Strait

Councillor Adriane Carr takes aim at costly rental projects subsidized by Vancouver taxpayers
Transit ridership in October breaks 2010 Olympics time record in Metro Vancouver


Vancouver Courier

Mayor Kennedy Stewart takes cautious approach on VPD 'street check' practice
BC lawsuit against drug manufacturers may be legal but perhaps not ethical: law professors
Six storey social housing development could replace one of Vancouver's oldest buildings
Ride hailing in BC will hinge on future ICBC and transportation board decisions
Transit ridership beats 2010 Olympics record: TransLink
Vancouverites weigh in on plans for new St. Paul's hospital campus
City of Vancouver, park board 'well prepared; for winter weather


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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