Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, February 27, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, February 27, 2019



Globe and Mail 

BC First nation files suit against Enbridge in wake of nearby pipeline explosion
BC Supreme Court says woman who as held in hospital one year without reason had rights violated
BC Health Minister says mandatory vaccination reporting could appear by September
BC mining a treasure trove of housing data with new vacancy tax declaration form
BC School Board votes unanimously to provide students free tampons, pads


CBC

Vancouver Coastal Health confirms 2 new cases of measles
First Nation demands Enbridge remove pipeline formerly damaged by explosion that caused gas shortage in BC
BC is in the middle of a measles outbreak. Here's how to figure out if you need to get the vaccine
Crosswalk on the wild side: Victoria may improve sketchy pedestrian crossing across busy, 6 lane road
Woman was illegally detained in hospitals for nearly a year, judge rules
District of North Vancouver goes back to residents for direction on long-debated piece of land
Urban ambulance response times well below targets, BC auditor general says
BC Parks seeks public comment over plans to protect centuries old Ancient Forest


Vancouver Sun

One of two new measles cases reported was in Vancouver daycare facility
Maneuvering to short-circuit lawsuits against hydro power development
B.C. auditor general says urban ambulance response times miss targets


Vancouver Province

NDP promises vaccine registry, but will it be effective?


Victoria Times Colonist

Not the Cherry blossoms
Fracking report doesn't suggest moratorium
Urban ambulance response times well below targets: BC Auditor general


Victoria News

On Pink Shirt Day, province announces $160,000 for online safety sessions
City of Victoria considers donating Sir John A Macdonald statue to province
BC NDP challenged on their selective oil tanker opposition
Construction companies challenge 'illegal' BC union restrictions


Global BC

Cost to remove statue of John A. Macdonald from Victoria City Hall grows
11th annual Pink Shirt Day takes aim at cyber bullying
Mass 'renoviction' in Port Coquitlam worries tenants
First Nation affected by BC pipeline explosion files lawsuit against Enbridge


Georgia Strait

SFU prof Andrey Pavlov says NDP housing taxes miss the mark, declaring that new supply is only long-term solution
Rents through the roof: City of Vancouver 2019 guideline say $2,056 for one bed is affordable
New Westminster Board of Education votes to provide free tampons in school washrooms
Renewable energy brings renewal to Indigenous communities


Vancouver Courier

Regulator fires warning shots at BC mortgage brokers amid turbulent market
Two more cases of measles reported in Vancouver
City of Vancouver outlines measures to toughen up protections for renters
Vancouver Port Authority launches online tutorial for boaters to avoid collisions with whales
B.C. First Nation near pipeline explosion files lawsuit against Enbridge
BC auditor general concerned about ambulance wait times in urban areas


The Tyee

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