Friday, February 15, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, February 15, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday, February 15, 2019



Globe and Mail 

No  need to make martyrs out of stoners: Let 4-20 proceed
Dream homes ordered evacuated as sinkholes open in Sechelt
New St. Paul's Hospital gets gren light from provincial government


CBC

UK report says former BC premier Gordon Campbell under investigation for alleged assault
Health Officials confirm measles outbreak in Vancovuer after 9th case identified

District of Sechelt declares local state of emergency dude to sinkholes
BC gas pipeline on hold as company investigates Indigenous artifacts claim
Metro Vancouver mayors vote yes on SkyTrain extension


Vancouver Sun

Colleagues react after former BC Premier Campbell accused of sexual assault in England
New St. Paul's Hospital gets green light from BC Government
NDP says Broadway subway will be subject to 'community benefits agreement'
Weaver says NDP throne speech lack vision, but votes to support both
Health officials confirm measles outbreak at Vancouver schools


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Nine police jobs face axe under budget cap: chief
Victoria council called out of bounds in deal to develop site on edge of downtown
Students with special needs treated shamefully
Important voice lost


Victoria News

Plecas won't run in next election if BC legislature oversight reforms pass
Former BC premier Gordon Campbell accused of sexual touching
St. Paul's replacement slated to open in Vancouver in 2026


Global BC

Mayor's council approves SkyTrain to UBC, subway bid process unveiled
Vancouver facing measles outbreak with 9 confirmed cases
Vancouver measles outbreak puts spotlight on low vaccination rates at many local schools
It's official St. Paul's in on the move in Vancouver
Local state of emergency, evacuation order issued for Seawatch subdivision in Sechelt
Slowdown in housing market continued in January: BCREA


Georgia Strait

Former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell investigated for sexual assault in England
New St. Paul's Hospital gets official approval for site, business plan
As procurement begins on Broadway subway, TransLink Mayor's Council votes for SkyTrain over LRT  to UBC
Measles cases linked to two French language schools in Vancouver
Amid earthquake swarm, fifth significant quake strikes west of Northern Vancouver island
Attorney General David Eby introduces legislation to ward off nuisance suits that stifle public drbate


Vancouver Courier

Public hearing to determine fate of East Vancouver detox/social housing complex
Taxpayers paid $8M to keep St. Paul's Hospital land buy off provincial books
NDP commits billions for hospitals in contentious ridings
St. Paul's Hospital $1.9 billion replacement gets go-ahead
Fourteen 'dream homes ordered evacuated as sinkholes open in Sechelt'
Upper Lonsdale rental project stalled following height concerns


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

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