Monday, December 3, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, December 3, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Monday, December 3, 2018



Globe and Mail 

Public deserves clarity from Ottawa on collapse of money-laundering case, says B.C. official
Half of Canada's chinook salmon populations are endangered: science committee


CBC

Surrey could halt work on Cloverdale ice rink, raise taxes as part of 5-year plan
Half of B.C.'s chinook populations are endangered, scientists say
Developer gets earful from judge for 'evasiveness', wins $1 in defamation suit
Rampant student vaping leads BC high school to lock up bathrooms
'Bullish on getting it done': Delta mayor pushes for fast action on Massey Tunnel
TransLink's new Compass wristbands sell out within hours
Don't keep naloxone kit in your car this winter, health advocate warns


Vancouver Sun

'Stakes are very high,' as council set to debate 'renoviction' mode
Vancouver councillor wants double the number of modular housing units for homeless
Win or lose,the outcome of electoral reform vote rests with Horgan
TransLink Compass wristbands sell out, more to arrive in February
MLA's face decision about legislature's audited finances amid scandal


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Protestors block Johnson Street bridge for climate change rally, six arrested
Esquimalt Council to consider ban on single use plastic bags


Victoria News

Protestors stage sit in on Victoria's Johnson Street Bridge
City of Victoria considers disposable straw ban
City of Victoria considers offering childcare options at City Hall


Global BC

Frustration mounting over crime wave in North Okanagan town
North Vancouver parents ask for safer roads for their kids to walk to school
Tourism Vancouver partners with Airbnb to promote the city
More complaints about the problems plaguing Penticton's downtown core
Sold out compass card wristbands now being sold online for a big profit
Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson joins call for money laundering judicial review
Vancouver councillor introduces motion urging province to move faster on ridesharing
BC government announces funding to bolster inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities
BC announces nearly $3 million for flood relief for Grand Forks Businesses


Georgia Strait

North Vancouver school fed up with e-cig vaping imposes a lock down on bathrooms


Vancouver Courier

New Vancouver city council sets torrid pace first month in office
City of Vancouver seeking nominations for heritage awards
All those taxes and possible rental restrictions won't help Vancouver renters
B.C. Treaty Commission says new accord offers smoother, faster road to treaties
Is Vancouver's False Creek home to the world's largest pop-up park?
Santa Claus could deliver referendum results
Trans Mountain sediment and erosion controls failed NEB inspection
TransLink's Compass Wristbands sell out in less than two hours, more on the way
Naive politicians will keep Metro Vancouver tenants in turmoil


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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