Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Globe and Mail
BC NDP throne speech promises to tackle ticket scalpers, cellphone costs, money launderers and poverty
BC Liberal MLA removed from post amid questions about role in spending scandal
CBC
BC government promises action on ticket scalpers, payday loans in throne speech
We will never ever permit this event': Park board votes to give 4/20 the boot by 2020
Charges laid in Scott Road SkyTrain station shooting
Coquihalla reopened after shutdown, as BC's South Coast copes with snow
Snow records smashed across BC as flakes continue to fall
Vancouver Sun
Throne speech pledges affordability on ferries, ticket sales and cellphone bills
BC makes ambitious commitment to UNDRIP in throne speech
More fallout from Plecas report: 'Protocol' watches and MLA's who broke the law'
Legislature offers olive branch to Turpel Lafond
Cellphone providers and online ticket scalpers put on notice by BC government
Vancouver staff tout improvements in building permit wait times
Vancouver Province
NDP sure loves talking - and talking - about money laundering
Victoria Times Colonist
BC Throne speech: Poverty reduction, daycare, ferry-fare freeze, scalper crackdown
Speaker Darryl Plecas: Former MLAs have broken the law
MLA Linda Reid resigns as assistant deputy speaker amid questions about expenses
The Mayors unite on commuter rail for E&N
To respect and deference for the speaker, add outright fear
Victoria News
BC government aims to stop concert ticket, payday loan gouging
Opponents, business group pan John Horgan's throne speech
Extreme Weather Protocol activated in Victoria for 10th day in a row
Victoria's schools not a top priority for snow plows
Global BC
BC Throne Speech 2019: Government promises cellphone billing transparency, further ICBC action
BC Legislature session kicks off with questions still lingering from Plecas Report
Wednesday school closures in Metro Vancouver, The Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island
Attempted murder, firearms charges laid in Surrey transit officer shooting
Cross partisan group renews call for BC money laundering inquiry
As RCMP investigated casino money laundering, police distrust of BC government grew
Georgia Strait
Urban Design Panel sets special review for curvy 54 storey Vancouver tower
Vancouver politician Christine Boyle plans to seek council's support for public inquiry into money laundering
Universities and schools close across Metro Vancouver in response to snowfall
Vancouver Courier
BC Throne Speech: Poverty-reduction, daycare, ferry-fare freeze, scalper crackdown
To respect and deference for he Speaker, add outright fear
Richmond MLA Linda Reid replaced as Assistant Deputy Speaker
Health funding fight lands First Nations service providers in court
Vancouver Park Board unanimous on getting 4/20 out of Sunset Beach
Vancouver International Airport cancels and delays flights due to frigid weather
Transit troubles continue Tuesday as snow continues to fall across Metro Vancouver
Vancouver schools cancel classes for snow day
The Tyee
Turning Child Apprehension Fears into Cartoon Art
Plecas vs. James and Lenz: A Flurry of Assertions in Seven Rounds
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