Thursday, January 24, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, January 24, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, January 24, 2019


The Plecas presentation fallout

B.C. Liberal leader's bipartisan plea spurned by premier
Of wood-splitters and other hard questions
B.C. Liberals played major role in boosting the career of legislature clerk Craig James
Six new things you need to know about the Legislature Scandal
BC Liberals propose oversight reforms after alleged misspending by two senior legislature officials
Who is Craig James? A look at the man in the Plecas report spotlight
'Put down the swords', Liberal leader on how to move forward from Plecas' report
Premier slams Liberal leaders' suggestion to team up in legislature as "offensive'
Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson calls for review of legislature spending
Bellringer takes exception to audit snub, Plecas's independent efforts
Spending scandal tilts Nanaimo byelection race in final days
If Plecas report leads to a trial, expect a fierce, costly fight
The Speaker was like a double agent on the trail of a spending spree
Premier John Horgan says B.C. auditor should tackle legislature scandal
Premier denies BC Liberals' request for a 'political cease-fire' over expenses


Globe and Mail 

Woman convicted in killing of Reena Virk has day parole extended for six months


CBC

Granville Bridge re-design halves number of car lanes for central greenway
Organized crime behind 2 homicides at Kamloops hotels RCMP say
Kelly Ellard, killer of Reena Virk has day parole extended for six months
Abbotsford isn't a university town yet but it's getting closer
Mayor's Council unanimously votes to consider SkyTrain extension to UBC


Vancouver Sun

Bike lanes down the centre of Granville Bridge: Smart Planning or 'Carmageddon'
Nanaimo council rejects declaring supportive housing as nuisance properties
Dix loses another round to private clinics, accused of ignoring court order
More than 3,00 advance votes cast in Nanaimo byelection


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Key byelection lifts vote count in Nanaimo advance polls
Homelessness crisis comes to fore in Nanaimo all candidates debate
Sidney mayor fights for his job, admits to campaign overspending


Victoria News

Macdonald statue removed after limited meetings spread over nine months
Hundreds of residents and dozens of police officers salute former Central Saanich Chief Constable
B.C. loggers brace for changes in century-old log export policy


Global BC

City of Vancouver looking at slashing number of car lanes on Granville Bridge in half
New report concludes SkyTrain is the best transit option to get to UBC
This season's flu shot effective enough to block 7 out of 10 cases:  BC CBC


Georgia Strait

Parents are upset at the VSB: Again
Empty homes tax to triple? Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart files motion to 'improve' exaction
Granville Bridge makeover: City of Vancouver to reallocated up to four lanes for cycling and walking


Vancouver Courier

TransLink debuts B-Line plan for North Van


The Tyee


Miscellaneous

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