Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, December 19, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, December 19, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Former RCMP Sergeant questions two year timeline for Surrey Municipal police force
Trespassers could face fines up to 1 million as newly discovered cave in BC closed off to public
Habitat protection widened for endangered killer whales off Vancouver Island
BC Appeal Court says RCMP 'manufacture' terrorism plot against BC legislature


CBC

Surrey Mayor insists council isn't fractured after split vote on budget
Vancouver fire department wants people to 'wake up' and ensure they have working smoke detectors
Hunting guide files lawsuit against province over BC grizzly hunt ban
RCMP entrapment of BC couple in legislature bomb plot was 'travesty of justice,' court rules
Huge, recently discovered B.C. cave closed to public - and trespasser face $1M fine
Pushing for greener policies? The give up free parking passes, Victoria City Councillor urges colleagues
Okanagan teacher reinstated after sex allegations dismissed


Vancouver Sun

The road to nowhere: Powell River ordered to tear up subdivision road
Vancouver councillor seeks 'climate emergency' declaration
B.C. Parks threatens $1 million fine as it closes off newly discovered mega-cave
Guide outfitting company launches class-action suit against B.C. ban on grizzly bear hunt
Province wants to consult parents, public on recommended changes to fix education funding
Metro businesses, mayors upset at Massey Tunnel replacement delays
Forest sector continues to benefit BC


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Toll question shows paradox of Massey Tunnel project
BC Transit gears up plans for bus queue jumps in Colwood


Victoria News

What is 'affordable housing?'
Vancouver Island school upgrade $1.4 million over budget and no one noticed
Saanich approves higher sewer, water, garbage rates
B.C. school district funding changes delayed until after next year


Global BC

Grizzly hunt supporters seek class-action lawsuit against provincial ban
Public safety in the spotlight as Surrey signs off on budget with RCMP hiring freeze
Huge cave found in B.C. park closed to public, scientists hope to return next fall
Personal attacks, threats of resignation: heated public meeting in Hedley over water woes
Delay on George Massey Tunnel project directly impacting Richmond businesses
BC government not ready to update education funding model yet
Firefighters launch campaign in bid to 'wake up Vancouver' to smoke alarms
A day in the life of Kelowna RCMP downtown enforcement


Georgia Strait

Make Canada Great Again hats spotted at Hudson's Bay in Vancouver
Amazon and other e-commerce giants redefine Vancouver retail scene


Vancouver Courier

BC Parks threatens $1 million fine as it closes off  'Star Wars' cave
Drivers take caution: 35 crashes occur every hour over holidays, says ICBC
Passenger Ferry feasibility study in hands of minister
Vancouver fire department launches campaign to reduce fire fatalities
Hundreds of Vancouver property owners flouting Airbnb rules
RCMP terrorism suspects entrapment a 'travesty of justice' B.C. Court of Appeal
Will tenancy act changes bring a halt to renovictions?


The Tyee
Miscellaneous


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