Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, January 9, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Gidimte'ten Camp discussions

Trudeau says BC protest arrests not 'ideal. but rule of law must be respected
B.C. pipeline protestors say they'll obey injunction to end blockade
'I'm here in support of the Wet'suwet'en people': Portraits of protest at the anti-pipeline camp in BC
RCMP, Wet'wuwet'en reach tentative deal to let gas company workers through
B.C. Premier 'confident' for peaceful resolution after arrests at Gidimt'en checkpoint
First Nation's second barrier stands for now in north-central B.C. pipeline dispute
Wet'suwet'en to open anti-pipeline checkpoint after negotiations with RCMP, say 'this is not over'
B.C. Premier John Horgan expecting 'peaceful resolution' to natural gas pipeline protest


Globe and Mail 

B.C.'s new school tax unfairly targets Vancouver homeowners, residents say
B.C.'s Attorney General presses for resources to fight money laundering


CBC

Trudeau holds town hall meeting in Kamloops in wake of demonstrations
HIV exhibit highlights Vancouver's role in activism and awareness
Former B.C. financial consultant who owes $195K in fines jailed for failing to attend court
Chilliwack School District struggling to operate at 111% capacity
Evacuation order in Zeballos enters 5th month
Justin Trudeau greeted by angry pipeline supporters and protesters in Kamloops
When pipeline companies want to build on Indigenous lands, with whom do they consult?
Kitimat mayor defends LNG project amid protests
Some of Kelowna's homeless to get housing as winter shelter closes for good


Vancouver Sun

BC nurses opposed to tentative contract want more staff, not necessarily more money
Property tax deferrals by seniors grow 53 per cent in four years
LNG aside, clarification of 'consent' with First Nations remains murky


Vancouver Province

Horgan walks political tightrope on First Nations protestors


Victoria Times Colonist

New strategy to improve detours on Malahat in emergency
Six running in byelection to fill Nanaimo seat vacancy
All hands on deck for the Nanaimo ferry dream
By what right? The confrontation at Wedzin Kwah


Victoria News

John Horgan says LNG pipeline meets standard of Indigenous relations
Donation bin deaths raise questions about safety
Two Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District elections declared invalid
Home care declines as B.C. senior population grows, advocate says


Global BC

Trudeau defends Canada's refugee program, as he addresses a teen girl's killing in B.C.
'Be a man!: Indigenous protestors assail Justin Trudeau at B.C. town hall
Don't overlook benefits of donation bins amid safety movement: B.C. non-profit
Kelowna hotel reports dramatic rise in problems since opening of nearby homeless complex
B.C. government seeks to ease traffic on southern Vancouver Island

Georgia Strait

City asks developer to revise drawings for separate doors for social housing and market housing tower in Robson Street
Judge rules that Patient Care Quality Review Board report is not the 'prima facie truth'
700,000 young salmon killed after vandals damage Powell River hatchery


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver's Cannabis Culture to lay off 50 employees, close dispensaries
Metro Vancouver new home sales down 19% in 2018 - and will fall more: report
Indigenous tourism on the rise in B.C. but remains a niche market
Rate of B.C. Seniors deferring property taxes skyrockets
Trans Mountain advancing pipeline expansion without permission: City of Burnaby


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

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