Friday, February 8, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, February 8, 2019




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



Globe and Mail 

B.C Legislature officials defend spending, seek reinstatement
Vancouver detox facility proposal under attack from Grandview-Woodland Area Council


CBC

Canadian universities face credit risk if China restricts student travelling to Canada, report says
'I don't think it's fair': Belcarra homeowners push back against B.C.' speculation tax
Suspended B.C. officials deny allegations of overspending
B.C. wants to seize  properties of illegal immigration consultant


Vancouver Sun

First look at suspended officials' responses to Speaker's allegations
Which MLAs broke the law? Speaker should tell us who might go to jail
Few convictions for money laundering in B.C. since 2002
Sales slump could signal tough times ahead for BC realtors
NDP should sell BC Place completely 

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Speaker approved some expenses he questioned in report: officers 
Nanaimo council backs new code of conduct - unanimously
Take another look at polls
Mining our information


Victoria News

Victoria parents want SD61 to 'start over' with catchment planning
Snowfall wreaks havoc on Greater Victoria
BC Residents visit MLA's offices to urge action on old growth protection


Global BC

Call for money laundering inquiry heads to Vancouver city Council
'It will bankrupt us': Sechelt residents pack up amid sinkhole-driven evacuation alert
Vancouver Park Board commissioner wants pot sales banned at 4/20 event
Coastal GasLink receives warning from B.C. Oil and Gas Commission over pipeline construction
Clerk and Sergeant at Arms defend themselves against allegations in leaked documents
A B.C. money laundering inquiry is backed by every demographic that was asked in this Ipsos poll
BC Attorney General David Eby says 'huge interest' exists for money laundering public inquiry


Georgia Strait

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Vancouver Courier

BC adds 8,700 jobs in January amid 'solid' labour market
Metro Vancouver residents overwhelmingly support UBC SkyTrain extension
Joint support ship next for Seaspan shipyard
B.C. assessment process unfair to homeowners, small business


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

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