Monday, February 18, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, February 16 to 18, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Saturday-Monday, February 16 to 18, 2019

BC Budget Preview

James says B.C. budget puts priorities on poverty, environment plans
BC finance minister highlights family focus in Tuesday's budget
Government budgets are an expression of values
B.C. Finance Minister will offer gradual spending for affordable child care, education
B.C. Finance Minister says budget will offer gradual spending for affordable child care, education
B.C. Finance Minister visits museum on Family Day before Tuesday's budget touts child care
B.C. budget prioritizes NDP's poverty, environmental plans: finance minister
The NDP plan: Blame the Libs, but keep the budget balanced
What to expect from the 2019 British Columbia provincial budget


Globe and Mail 

More caution needed with salmon farming on West Coast, federal fisheries minister says


CBC

Vulnerable baby potentially exposed to measles at hospital, mom aims fury at 'reckless' anti-vax parents
Here's what you need to know about measles outbreak in Vancouver
Father at centre of measles outbreak didn't vaccinate children due to autism fears
International salmon research expedition departs for Gulf of Alaska
Conservationist blames fishing practices for low salmon run numbers, DFO disagrees


Vancouver Sun

ICBC trial strategy slammed
The Secret Lives of Salmon: Scientists run test fishery before heading to open ocean
Confronting misinformation about BC's Speculation and vacancy tax


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Hands on, then hands off, over and over
Step up or step aside, developers


Victoria News

Steelhead LNG stops work on Kwispaa LNG project near Bamfield
B.C. communities push back against climate change damages campaign
Power politics wins over rational energy policy


Global BC

Low vaccination rates mean the Okanagan is not immune to measles, experts say
'There has to be a balance:' Residents fuming over plans to double East Vancouver rail traffic
B.C. massage therapist suspended  over alleged sexual misconduct, non-therapeutic touching'


Georgia Strait

Steelhead LNG halts work on Kwispaa plant, according to Huu-ay-aht First Nations
More than 50,000 online petitioners call for cancellation of Pacific herring roe fishery in March
Richmond school board promotes former Vancouver superintendent Scott Robinson to top staff post
Gordon Campbell could enjoy diplomatic immunity even if U.K. officials find sexual assault complaint has merit
Agriculture Minister Lana Popham visits Ballantyne Pier to see off international team of salmon scientists


Vancouver Courier

New Fraser River crossing will be a choice of three options
245 million in road improvements planned for Delta
PR firm suspends contract with former BC premier amid groping accusation
'What gives?' SFU student asks mayors about gondola on Burnaby Mountain
Northern BC First Nation clan says ancient tools found at pipeline work site
Huu-ay-aht First Nation says Steelhead LNG pulling out of Vancouver Island project


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

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