Friday, March 29, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, March 29, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, March 29, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Why the only abortion clinic on Vancouver Island has stopped offering surgical abortions
BC turning to online tribunal to deal with some vehicle accident claims
To disrupt money laundering, Canada should consider a different relationship with Asia


CBC

Calls to upgrade BC Legislature's dress code about more than clothing, says MLA
Big changes to car insurance kick in April 1
Discovery of ancient burial mounds traps landowners in bureaucratic 'bottomless pit of hell'
2 cougars shot after child mauled in Lake Cowichan subdivision at centre of town
Measles confirmed on Vancouver Island
Hidden cameras fight illegal dumping that costs taxpayers millions each year


Vancouver Sun

Once outstanding in their field, NDP bill makes BC Farmers unpersons
ICBC 2.0: 'Generational  shift' in BC auto insurance starts Monday
Two cases of measles reported in Greater Victoria
BC government averts legal aid strike with interim deal


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

BC unveils new service for kids with anxiety
Saanich velodrome plan grows into pitch for $120M complex


Victoria News

Multiple Saanich sites considered for velodrome proposal

Global BC

More BC Cannabis stores planned to open this year, but none for Vancouver or Victoria
Maple Ridge mayor says province is 'taking voice away' from local voters
Kelowna homeowners face legal battle over unfinished renovations
'Massive changes' at ICBC could fundamentally reshape the public insurer


Georgia Strait

Is Metro Vancouver ready to become a mega-city?
Civil Resolution Tribunal will soon resolve so-called minor injury claims from motor-vehicle collisions
Cambie Bridge consultant chosen amid risk Vancouver crossing cannot stand moderate earthquake
Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov declares his innocence on sexual assault charge - read his full statement here


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver police chief, city manager pull in $350,000 each
Vancouver has second least affordable North American housing market
Province announces $7.9 million to develop legal aid framework
Restored Sailings added to ferry schedules stating April 1





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