Thursday, February 14, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, February 14, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, February 14, 2019



Globe and Mail 

B.C.'s vaccination rate is too low to prevent diseases: officials
B.C. proposes stronger security for witnesses testifying at criminal trials
CN Rail to expand its cargo capacity through Vancouver's port
BC Hydro customers pay billions for unneeded, lengthy power deals minister says


CBC

Women's Memorial March organizers call on the public to take a stand against violence
BC Hydro rates expected to increase 8% over 5 years
'I can't believe we're never ever coming back here': Sinkholes force Sechelt community to evacuate homes
Prince George grapples with costly sewer clogs


Vancouver Sun

Province to bail out BC Hydro with $1.1 billion to help limit rate hikes
Suspicious delay after bells ring takes a toll on trust in the Legislature
Vancouver looks to budget for housing money, including for modular
BC gun report recommendations not implemented despite ongoing violence

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

You'll be able to use your smartphone to pay bus fare
Province to bail out BC Hydro with $1.1B to help limit rate hikes
Cab driving Dad makes it awkward
Cowichan Valley must recognize the value of a living forest


Victoria News

Sewer line rupture closes washrooms and kitchens at BC Legislature
BC Hydro rates to rise another 8.1 per cent in next five years
'Earthquake swarm' strikes off Vancouver Island for past four days
B.C.'s private power vision shows up as big charge to hydro bills


Global BC

Health officials confirm 'several' cases of measles at Vancouver schools
Advocates call for city to step in as homeless camp freezes in Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park
Maple Ridge mom starts petition calling for mandatory vaccinations in BC schools
NDP squeaks out narrow victory on Speech from the Throne vote after high drama
BC Hydro rates set to go up 8.1 per cent over the next five years


Georgia Strait

Check your snow day privilege
Metro Vancouver mayors to vote on SkyTrain for UBC
Plausibility takes a hit in responses to Plecas report
Series of three earthquakes strike offshore west of Vancouver Island
February 14 Women's Memorial march offers reminder of tragically lost lives in Vancouver's Downtown East side
Sewer line ruptures, closing bathrooms and kitchens at BC Parliament buildings
Hotel conversion proposed for Arts and Crafts heritage building in Downtown Vancouver
Report says BC Hydro contracts with private power producers will cost ratepayers $16billion over 20 years


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver mayor rejects Charbonneau-style inquiry into money laundering
Thousands turn out for Downtown Eastside Women's Memorial march in Vancouver
35 storey tower proposed for Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver
TransLink testing seat reservation app on Bowen Buses
Province to bail out BC Hydro with $1.1B to help limit rate hikes
BC proposes stronger security for witnesses testifying at criminal trials
Delta North MLA clashes with Liberals over conflict allegation
Coquitlam battles 'illegal apartment buildings'
YVR traffic breaks new record in 2018
Proposed 28 storey South Granville development proves predictably polarizing
Throne speech promises to hold line on ferry fares


The Tyee
Miscellaneous

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