Sunday, March 31, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday March 30 & 31, 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 30 & 31, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Vancouver's agreement with Airbnb is weak, but in this digital age, it's the best we can do


CBC

Traditional Tsimshian cedar hats top Prince Rupert housing project for elders  
Victoria developer reachers for sky with mass timber tower
Executive rentals are collateral damage in backlash against Airbnb
Four months, 40 municipalities, 12,000 kilometres: what I learned travelling across BC for local politics


Vancouver Sun

Community holds vigil for trees removed from park by YVR
Trial lawyers to launch constitutional challenge to ICBC regulations
Stats show signs BC Cross border shopping in decline
BC civil forfeiture office says it properly launched suit against alleged money launderers 
Metro Vancouver drivers set to pay record high gas prices


Vancouver Province

Sound familiar? NDP spending taxpayers money on partisan ads

Victoria Times Colonist

Government grant means business as usual in courts Monday for Legal Aid
Saanich council pay hike are a study in waste and excess
Council clips hours for Victoria pub, but rejects cut to occupancy
To settle your ICBC claims, click here
Herring fishery will leave enough to sustain resident killer whales
Malahat problems call for comprehensive transportation system


Victoria News

The most ticketed parking spot in Victoria is ...
Is the NDP giving away our natural gas reserves?
Tea and technology with BC Tech Association CEP Jill Tipping
Advocacy group says budget will make Saanich less affordable


Global BC

Victoria community unveils 'emergency bench' to help bring neighbours together
BC Liberals call out NDP's 'hypocrisy' for broadcasting campaign-style radio ad
Vancouver councillor calls for end to financial incentives to developers under rental program
Trial Lawyers Association of BC set to take government to court over ICBC changes
Multiple complaints over controversial anti-abortion billboard in Kelowna
New West Mayor gets into wrestling ring for Royal City Rumble
Osoyoos, Oliver asked to provide housing for locum ER doctors
Our city, our choice': Residents rally against province's Maple Ridge housing plan



Georgia Strait

Public relations comes in handy for the police and ICBC when tackling auto thefts
Is it wise for B.C.'s attorney general to play such a key role in generating revenue for the Crown?

Vancouver Courier

Just who is Rob Vagramov, and how did he get to be Port Moody's mayor
Conversations with a Vancouver homeless man (who doesn't want any help)
BC Hydro says due to poor turnout, it's no longer tracking Earth Hour 

The Tyee

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