Friday, February 1, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, February 1, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, January 31, 2019



Globe and Mail 

B.C. company launches project with Huawei to bring faster Internet service to rural town
Man wanted in Vancouver transit shooting was convicted previously of manslaughter
Election year is the time for Vancouver council to push its transit plans forward


CBC

'Wrong time to have a dispensary crackdown': Vancouver to 'escalate' enforcement on illegal pot shops
Manhunt continues for alleged transit cop shooter. Here's what we know about Daon Glasgow
What you need to know about B.C.'s speculation tax - and whether you're exempt
B.C. Liberals and Greens turn to new strategies after byelection defeat


Vancouver Sun

One of B.C.'s highest-paid local government employees implicated in alleged stock scheme
Bellringer promises clarity, 'deep dive' in digging up financial abuse
While the U.S. warns the world off Huawei, this B.C. town rolls out the welcome mat


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

'Big Dig' begins at McKenzie interchange project; traffic diverted around work
Victoria city council earmarks money for climate change efforts
Maritime Museum envisions national status, return to Bastion Square
Government's books become unreadable


Victoria News

BC Legislature officers get another week to answer accusations
Victoria youth skip school for climate strike


Global BC

Frustration growing over province's speculation tax
Sechelt homeowners furious district has cut off access to their homes
Coquitlam council to vote on allowing digital billboards along Highway 1
Daon Glasgow: Accused cop shooter had 'ingrained' criminality, risk of violent reoffence say parole comments


Georgia Strait

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority cancels permit to allow coal facility at Fraser Surrey Docks
B.C. budget should fund increase in bariatric surgeries
Vancouver Police Department veteran Fiona Wilson becomes new superintendent
Paragon Gaming sells its stake in ParqVancouver
Be careful what you wish for when it comes to private auto insurance


Vancouver Courier

Do you really believe people are bringing suitcases of money into Vancouver city hall?
Mounties' two-day blitz on thieves nets 30 arrests in Richmond
Anti-immigration 'yellow vests' staging Burnaby rally, candidate running in byeletcion
Long delayed Little Mountain redevelopment starts to pick up the pace
Legislature officers' pay hikes spark questions
B.C's lead role on overdose prevention sites a life-saver: study
B.C. Greens advised to pause, refocus after Nanaimo byelection


The Tyee
Miscellaneous

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