Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, January 29, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, January 29, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Critics raise concerns about bid to replace RCMP as municipal police force in Surrey
Nanaimo by-election result Wednesday could put B.C. minority government on shakier footing
Owners of alleged money laundering business say BC civil forfeiture attempt is unconstitutional 
Indigenous group CEO leads efforts to buy into Coastal GasLink pipeline project in B.C.


CBC

BC paramedics receive $1 million in new funding to provide in-home palliative care
Surrey's former police chief blasts Mayor Doug McCallum
Local issues outweigh provincial balance of power in Nanaimo byelection
BC Parks looking into enforcement of illegally parked cars


Vancouver Sun

How the Greens came to support 'botched' speculation tax
B.C's John Horgan now faces the trouble he made for Alberta
Diplomatic tensions over Huawei threaten expanding BC trade with China
Public left out of Surrey municipal policing discussions experts say


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Housing affordability eroding: Saanich to boost building costs
If NDP loses Nanaimo byelection, vote could be called this year professor
Craig James in his own words
Asking for a Cat bylaw


Victoria News

City of Victoria pushes for more safe inhalation sites
SD61 unveils new proposed catchment areas for Victoria
BC Businesses bracing for health payroll tax impact on jobs
B.C.'s licensed medical craft cannabis producers launching co-op
B.C. top income tax rate nears 50% investment taxes highest in Canada


Global BC

Nanaimo byelection 2019 cheat sheet: A last minute voter's guide
Victoria area municipalities are being asked to crack down on roaming felines
Vancouver councillor calls for greater oversight into cash payments at city hall
$81M upgrade to Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station complete
UBC addressing Okanagan doctor shortage by training physicians in rural communities
Trans Canada hires RBC to help sell up to 75% stake in Coastal GasLink pipeline

Georgia Strait

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Vancouver Courier

Granville Bridge 'glaring barrier' in Vancouver's pedestrian, cycling networks
Vancouver city council starts showing its true colours
Largest SkyTrain station upgrade in history opens to public on Saturday
Metro Vancouver housing affordability still deteriorating: National Bank
Trip to southern China offers lessons for Vancouver
B.C. residents say health-care system is in good shape, poll finds


The Tyee
Miscellaneous

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