Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, February 5, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, February 5, 2019



Globe and Mail 

As Vancouver's demographic shifts, Chinese youth try to connect an increasingly divided city
B.C. government promises major accountability reforms at legislature in wake of controversy
Court rules farmed salmon must be tested for deadly virus in B.C.
Vancouver Art Gallery union workers go on strike over wages


CBC

A house divided: Saanich homeowners, renters split over relaxing rental rules
VanCity 'State of Waste' report says province falling short of targets
'It's come to crisis point': New Westminster brings in strong rules against 'renovictions'
Bring transparency reforms to B.C. Legislature, say independent officers
Investigation clears RCMP officer for Nanaimo crash that killed 2 drivers
BC Place could soon be renamed
Nelson has the highest homeless rate in B.C. - but not everyone agrees why
Officials hoping Highway 97 north of Summerland will reopen Wednesday afternoon


Vancouver Sun

Politicos ignore history when talking about future naming of BC Place
How Kamloops got ahead on recreational cannabis retail
Transparency watchdogs call for B.C. Legislature reform
12 steps to proper doctor physical examinations OK'd by B.C. college
B.C. First Nations asked to harvest seals for toxin tests before building industry

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Transportation Ministry says it will look at short term fixes for highway after crash
Saanich Council considers bylaw change to allow more unrelated people in a dwelling
FOI whistleblower protection should apply fo legislature staff
Maritime museum will be a tough sell


Victoria News

Land title forbidding East Indian or Asiatic people raises concerns in Victoria
Flares used in Greater Victoria training exercise prompt 911 call
Ogden Point dock expansion delayed but on budget: GVHA
Aquaculture industry critic welcomes Federal Court ruling on fish farms
B.C. premier John Horgan renews ties with Washington Governor Jay Inslee
Extend freedom of information law to B.Cl Legislature, watchdogs say


Global BC

B.C. government promises to make changes around accountability at legislature
Landlords who 'renovict'  tenants in New Westminster could face fines
Low unemployment rate creates competition for workers in the Okanagan
B,C, family feels parents are forsaken when ministry takes over care of teens
Homeless man living 'day by day' as Arctic blast chills Okanagan
Vancouver Art Gallery workers go on strike
Ministry gives 50-50 chance of Highway 97 in Okanagan reopening on Wednesday
BC Hydro says energy consumption way up during current cold spell


Georgia Strait

Rainfall in Metro Vancouver to intensify 75 percent by 2100: report
Market rates for social housing: East Vancouver project to take in high-income earners
Affordability crunch leads North Vancouver to eye subsidized housing for teachers
New Westminster council votes to fine landlords caught using renovictions to raise rents
Chinese students in North America caught in crossfire of deteriorating U.S.-China relations


Vancouver Courier

NPA fails to meet deadline to file election documents
More money, more greenspace, according to UBC study
FOI, whistleblower protection should apply to legislature staff, watchdogs say
Vancouver's Bridgemark stock scandal rocks B.C. capital markets


The Tyee
Miscellaneous

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