Friday, January 25, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, January 25, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday, January 25, 2019


The Plecas presentation fallout

Plecas report includes alarming section about terminations at B.C. Legislature during the Craig James era
When Craig James was acting chief electoral officer, MLA Kash Heed kept seat after breaking election-expense rules
Warning Signs: B.C. politicians 'shocked' by spending missed many clues
Public trust might be biggest casualty of B.Cl Legislature spending claims
Twenty former B.Cl Legislature employees say they were fired for raising concerns about wsteful spending
Legislature probe could become biggest political scandal in Canadian history: Speaker's chief of staff
Audit of Legislature spending could be embarrassing for many 
Plecas: Christy Clark told Liberals MLAs to fire non-partisan constituency workers
Bombshell report won't derail campaign to recall Darryl Plecas, say opponents
Speaker's office 'did our homework' on legislature investigation says special advisor Alan Mullen
B.C.  Liberals would be wise to clean house to get rid of stink of government's past


Globe and Mail 

We must ensure Vancouver learns from other cities in ride hailing service missteps
Indian Act's leadership structure the cause of pipeline gridlock in northern BC: Bennett


CBC

Emissions from fishing vessels have quadrupled since 1950, UBC study shows
Prince Rupert to conduct review as city downgrades boil-water advisory
VPD officer charged with dangerous driving in crash that injured pedestrian
White Rock pier repair costs soar to estimated $16M
As booming Squamish grows into mid sized city, council aims  to preserve community
Coastal GAsLink stops work on pipeline in northern BC, says traps placed on site
Vancouver mayor files motion to 'improve' empty homes tax


Vancouver Sun

There may be a trust in Justin, but NDP favoured in Nanaimo byelection
BC Nurses approve new collective agreement with pay increases, workload changes


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Binge drinking on the rise in B.Cl Health offices says
NDP, Greens keen to grill BC Liberals


Victoria News

Governmental delays frustrate Island Corridor Foundation head


Global BC

Surrey is getting ready to ditch the RCMP. Will there be a domino effect?
BC Nurses' union ratifies contract including 'working short premium'
After six weeks, boil water notice lifted for Prince Rupert


Georgia Strait

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Vancouver Courier

Should Vancouver City councillors get a five-fold increase to their budgets?
B.C. government hands out live music grants
White Rock pier repair could cost a whopping $16.2 million
Vancouver police officer charged with dangerous driving
This season's flu shot far more effective than last year's researchers find


The Tyee
Miscellaneous

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