Monday, March 11, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, March 11, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Monday, March 11, 2019



Globe and Mail 

B.C.'s Maple Ridge promises housing plan after provincial housing minister calls for action
Virtual reality shows new promise for treating chronic pain, BC researchers say


CBC

Evacuation order lifted at Maple ridge homeless camp
Hundreds of Prince George residents disagree with city's plans to borrow $32 million for repairs
Destroyed White Rock pier slated for modern upgrades
'Still working on the next stage': Greyhound replacements in BC remain an uncertain patchwork
Flailing, wailing robotic babies simulate medical emergencies for BCIT students
Friends mourn BC environmentalist Micah Messent after Ethiopian Airlines crash


Vancouver Sun

BC pipeline site not original location of Indigenous artifacts: regulator
Arcane votes add up to a safe year for Horgan government
Residents of Maple Ridge tent city allowed to return on strict conditions
Nothing will stop LNG Canada from getting built, CEO says - including a looming legal challenge


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News

Victoria International Airport sees Boeing 737-8 Max in use
Victoria one step closer to tiny homes


Global BC

City of Kelowna approves fund to pay for Kirschner Mountain neighbourhood slope repairs
Vernon won't fine businesses over lack of theft protection on shopping carts
Backyard Soup Kitchen in Nanaimo faces eviction
Agriculture minister in Vernon to announce extension of government farm insurance program
Proportional representation backers outspent opponents by nearly $500K in failed BC referendum


Georgia Strait

Vancouver parks commissioner John Irwin proposes warming shelter for homeless in Oppenheimer Park
Vancouver Island resident Micah Messent among the 18 Canadians killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
In Indigenous call for action, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip reveals his son is among those lost to B.C.'s overdose crisis


Vancouver Courier

NPA names new president after party fails to disclose campaign cash
Vancouver cutting addiction recovery funding as overdose deaths climb
City of North Vancouver mulls financial disclosure requirement for top officials
Shame the lack of johns: Vancouver desperately needs more public toilets
Vancouver ranked number 2 for public transportation in Canada


The Tyee

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