Friday, December 21, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, December 21, 2018




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


Globe and Mail 

B.C. trying to seize cash and home of accused in money-laundering case after criminal case fails
Major B.C. windstorm takes out water-treatment plant in Nanaimo; residents asked to conserve water
What the 'school tax' teaches us about the Vancouver Greens


CBC

B.C. cities join global movement asking oil companies for climate change costs
White Rock Mayor vows destroyed pier will be restored
B.C. yet to hit peak flu, so be vigilant over holiday season
Man rescued from collapsed B.C. pier says he wants to apologize for 'foolishness'
Nanaimo's 105,000 residents told not to use water after storm knocks out treatment plant
Mission looks to become more than a bedroom community


Vancouver Sun

Horgan government's position more 'precarious' after referendum vote: expert
Fraser Health opens three new opioid treatment centres
B.C. Conservatives to run candidate in upcoming byelection in Nanaimo
B.C, windstorm aftermath: White Rock pier will take months, millions of dollars to repair
A simple pro rep question would have won, poll finds
B.C. government files forfeiture claim in money laundering case


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Vancouver Island reels after wicked windstorm
Storm aftermath: thousands without power; Nanaimo water plant damaged; woman killed by tree
B.C. Conservatives to run candidate in upcoming byelection in Nanaimo
2019 will keep you on the edge of your seat
Province's new Employer Health Tax is going to be a job killer


Victoria News

'Trying drugs now is an enormous life-threatening gamble': fentanyl expert
If it were up to Victoria, proportional representation would be B.C.'s voting system
Thursday's storm the biggest of the decade, caused 'widespread chaos'
Electoral reform debate 'finished in B.C.' backers admit


Global BC

'So very frustrated': Remote B.C. community cut off for 2 weeks with no phone, internet
B.C. announces more winter shelters for homeless
Vancouver Island clean up continues after intense windstorm sweeps across region
Tens of thousands without power in aftermath of B.C. windstorm


Georgia Strait

Long time CCPA BC director leaves organization with plans to focus more on climate change


Vancouver Courier

Seymour River suspension bridge officially opens in North Vancouver
Boaters rescued by Squamish's Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue
Vancouver Park Board runs aground with marina users
Weaning B.C. commuters from car culture an uphill battle


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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