Friday, February 22, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, February 21, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, February 22, 2019



Globe and Mail 

BC government reverses course on ferry cuts, holds fares
Funding cut to Vancouver school lunch program shines light on escalating costs, questionable quality
Indigenous leaders, politicians say Trans Mountain report flawed
Combination housing, withdrawal management centre gets rezoning from Vancouver Councillors
Vancouver zoning changes, boosting land values and rents


CBC

Vancouver Coastal Health confirms 2 new cases of measles
Mandatory vaccine reporting on the way for BC parents
'The gauntlet has been thrown down': Trans Mountain opponents respond to NEB approval of project
BC Ferries to add trips to routes cut back in 2014, but some want further reforms
Rezoning for East Vancouver detox and social housing complex approved by city council


Vancouver Sun

Plecas right on reaction to 'entitlement gone wild' but firings iffy
Opponents pan Trans Link B line bus plan for West Vancouver
Taxpayers paid for even more lavish foreign trips: Speaker
BC pharmacists push immunization after Vancouver measles outbreak


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Tsartlip chief says he's disappointed with Trans Mountain ruling
Speaker's office seeks fast review of legislature officials ' actions
NEB suggests noise reduction for ferries and other vessels in BC's Salish Sea
BC Ferries to restore 2,700 sailings on 10 routes, cut in 2014
Victoria gives green light to fast track bike network
Finding a way out of the mess at legislature


Victoria News

National Energy Board approves Trans Mountain pipeline again
No treatment for highly infectious measles, says doctor


Global BC

BC Ferries need to go slower, quieter, NEB says in Trans Mountain decision
BC Speakers office promises more reports, while lawyers raise red flags about possible convictions
BC Search and Rescue groups left out in the cold in latest provincial budget
Massive Vancouver detox, social housing project moves ahead after marathon public hearing
Vancouver Coastal Health confirms 2 new cases of measles as outbreak continues
Province not considering a second paved route in Okanagan
BC Indigenous and environmental groups blast NEB approval of Trans Mountain pipeline
National Energy Board rules Trans Mountain expansion project should be approved


Georgia Strait

Two more measles cases confirmed in Metro Vancouver
Large Vancouver crowd demonstrates against regulator's approval of Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion
NPA councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung wants city to help park board find new venue for 4/20 cannabis protest and festival
National Energy Board again approves Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion


Vancouver Courier

Two more measles cases in Vancouver
School closures back on the table in Vancouver
BC Ferries: Service cuts to be reversed in wake of ferry review
B.C. energy regulator faces possible $90 million tab for orphan wells
The NEB chose cold, hard cash over the environment. As usual
Richmond translator charged with helping drivers cheat ICBC test
National Energy Board recommends approving Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion


The Tyee



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