Sunday, March 24, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2019



Globe and Mail 

BC government announces $18.6 million in search-and-rescue funding
The burning civic issues of West Vancouver? The contentious B-line bus route


CBC

Check with strata council before buying electric car, Vancouver couple warns
Family of Michael Dunahee, who vanished 28 years still searches for answers
The closer you live to an urban greenway, the more physically active you are, says UBC study
Want more family doctors? Change how they work and get paid, says BC researcher
Couple who lost home in BC wildfire settle into new house
BC doctor denies access to anonymous reviews of his practice


Vancouver Sun

BC school bus driver's petition for seatbelts gains traction
City of Victoria to double voting machines in bid to end long waits at polls
Team to probe crash of Coast Guard ship at Victoria's Ogden Point
Bill 15 is 'an assault on farmers,' says BC Liberal leader


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Eight candidates vying for one seat in North Saanich byelection
Victoria mayor hires chief of staff
Pension issue was key part of Catalyst deal


Victoria News

New Coast Guard ship crashes into Ogden Point breakwater
Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps says future Assembly deliberations won't be closed to public
The hijacking of our education system gathers speed


Global BC

Canadian Coast Guard's newest vessel damaged after running into Victoria port
Place your bets: Vancouver airport holds bracket to find best looking plane
Vancouver city council considers scrapping rental housing incentive program over high rents
Tofino mayor calls hospital's use as shelter for homeless a 'clarion call' for housing crisis
BC government announces $18.6M in funding for ground search and rescue crews


Georgia Strait

Vancouver trails major North American cities in giving pedestrians head start at crosswalks
Former Park board chair Niki Sharma delivers stirring speech against racism after winning award in Surrey


Vancouver Courier

BC Government announces $18.6 million in funding search and rescue funding
YVR builds geoexchange system
TranskLink deal doesn't end HandyDART 'crisis,' says rider 
Crime scaring people away from South Burnaby SkyTrain station, says residents' group
B.C. hospital's use as shelter 'clarion call' about housing crisis, says mayor
First capsule hotel in Lower Mainland opening in Richmond


The Tyee

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