Thursday, December 6, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, December 6, 2018




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



Globe and Mail 

B.C. climate plan opts for incentives over strong-arming
Affordable housing project could result in demolition of two newly built houses
Federal whale-saving efforts threaten Vancouver Island livelihoods, coalition says
B.C. speaker threatens to resign; defends handling of suspensions
Proposed plan to protect tenants in Vancouver from renovictions send for further study


CBC

Food banks in need of more money to match rising demand
Abbotsford mayor calls for justice reform to combat gang war
'It brings back sad memories': Former firefighter pushes for stricter CO laws after multiple poisonings
Federal whale-saving efforts threaten Vancouver Island livelihoods, say groups
Surrey bars and restaurants move to lock out gang members


Vancouver Sun

Man 'scared straight' in prison tour as teenager gets damage award from B.C. court
Public washrooms coming to Metro Vancouver transit system
B.C. Legislature Speaker hits back at critics, says audit will vindicate his actions
B.C's property assessment changes more moderate in 2019
Costs to BC households of climate plan still be tallied
Last day to drop off referendum ballots is Friday


Vancouver Province

--


Victoria Times Colonist

Plecas puts job on the line over financial 'outrage'
Island fishers fight back against salmon closures
Please cast your ballot in referendum on how we vote
NDP plans massive shift to electricity


Victoria News

Speaker of BC Legislature threatens to resign, calls situation a 'circus'
Langford, Sooke to see 494 affordable housing units in coming years


Global BC

Last chance to vote in B.C.'s proportional representation referendum
Man raped as teen on 'scared straight' tour of B.C. prison wins settlement
Orca protection measures hurting tourism: Vancouver Island business groups
New separated bike lane for downtown Vancouver on the table
B.C. speaker says he did everything linked to senior staff being put on leave 'perfectly'


Georgia Strait

Is Vancouver suing oil companies over costs of climate change?
Food industry and Surrey RCMP launch program to remove gangsters from restaurants
Tips for new school trustees
B.C. Court of Appeal approves settlement of student's lawsuit against Vancouver school board

Vancouver Courier

Should Mayor Kennedy Stewart be the chairperson of the Vancouver Police Board?
Homeowners can expect a mixed bag of property values: B.C. Assessment
Federal government gives $100 million for salmon fund


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


No comments:

Post a Comment