Monday, December 17, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, December 17, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Monday December 17, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Further delays hamper B.C.'s Massey Tunnel replacement
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum fights for 'weighted vote' tactic, concerning councillors
B.C. Transportation Minister says 10 land Massey bridge plan is flawed


CBC

No final decision on Massey Tunnel replacement until fall 2020
Winter storm warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
1 person rescued from sinking vessel off Sidney BC
Surrey City Council passes tightened operating budget amid criticism
Crown disclosure problems revealed in failed high-profile money laundering case
B.C. poised to set another tourism record in 2018
Vancouver School Board says girl lured from playground despite adequate supervision and safety measures
Vancouver Park Board to explore motion allowing alcohol at some parks and beaches


Vancouver Sun

Whistler politicians intent on biting the hands that feed them
Sexsmith Elementary School PAC seeks security improvements after girl 6, sexually assaulted
B.C. Liberals hit back after new report slams previous plan for 10 lane Massey Bridge
B.C. municipalities take cover after prodding petroleum producers for payout
Surrey Mayor says he was unaware of new Hells Angels clubhouse


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Ferry crew rescues boater; wind cancels Monday night sailings
B.C. starts over on Massey Tunnel replacement
Sea King helicopters take final flight


Victoria News

Man rescued from sinking boat off the coast of Sidney
New biker gang with ties to Hells Angels crops up in Lower Mainland
Alberta's oil refinery request prompts renewed interest in Kitimat plan
10-lane George Massey bridge too big, BC study says


Global BC

Falling BC Real estate market projected to bring national home sales down to nearly 10 year low
Coquihalla Highway could see 50cm of snow before Wednesday
BC RCMP bosses talk challenges faced in 2018 including future of Surrey policing
'Do not consume' notice for tap water rescinded for Hedley
Report suggests BC government go back to drawing board for Massey Tunnel replacement


Georgia Strait

B.C. government seeks public input about potential Chinese Canadian museum


Vancouver Courier

Wondering who Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart has met with since being elected?
City of Vancouver writes to province to repeal 'school tax' on $3M plus homes
Construction begins on five-story, affordable rental project in East Fraserlands
Smaller Delta bridge or another tunnel could be on horizon
Bigger isn't always better when it comes to rental housing in Vancouver
George Massey Tunnel will be around for a while
CIBC shrinks event after Whistler tries to bill oil firm for climate change


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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