Thursday, March 21, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, March 21, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Thursday, March 21, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Simon Fraser University students protest decision to hike international student fees
B.C., Ottawa and First Nations draft temporary deal to protect province's caribou
B.C. Care group calls for provincial seniors' advocate to step down
Proposed BC legislation would significantly impact Trans Mountain, pipeline proponent argues


CBC

What you need to know about distracted driving following the BC Supreme Court ruling
Renovictions come to Port Coquitlam, but mayor looks to ban practice
BC drivers paying up to 60 percent more for vehicle insurance than Albertans, says new report
Incentives for new electric vehicle in BC could add up to $16K
New ride-hailing app to test launch in Vancouver
Swartz Bay in 2044: Here's what the busy terminals future has in store
TSB finds 'significant' damage on freighter stuck in Vancouver Harbour collision
Real-life tsunami threat in Port Alberni prompts evacuation updates
Vancouver condo owner accuses city of bullying over empty homes tax
BC Legislation unfairly targets TransMountain, project proponent argues


Vancouver Sun

BC civil forfeiture office suing key target of province's biggest money laundering case
Draft agreements reached in BC to protect caribou, long term plan in works
Private power group disputes government claim B.C. Hydro wasting $16 billion on unneeded electricity
Dix plans to promote measles immunization, not needle those against it
Looming legal aid strike worries vulnerable families


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria Police Department avoids layoffs, but faces cuts as city OKs budget
Victoria Mayor hires Chief of Staff
CRD adds almost 150 hectares of parkland, including land near Thetis Lake
Care providers call for BC Seniors' advocate to step down and review office
Commuting by Ferry


Victoria News

CRD's 2019 financial plan includes 23 per cent increase for capital projects
ICBC shifts to Alberta model, with higher rates, private insurers say


Global BC


BC reaches deals to protect caribou that could render wolf and cougar culls unnecessary 
Retrofitted ambulance will provide mental health services to remote northern BC communities
Village in Haida Gwaii receives a cell phone service for the first time ever
Economic storm clouds are on the horizon for the NDP government
New detection dog joins BC's search for invasive mussels


Georgia Strait

Dead Sea Lion found shot in head near roe herring fishery in Strait of Georgia
Disease-control policy for B.C. farmed salmon must include precautionary principle to protect wild fish
Vancouver will finally get its first ride-hailing app next week


Vancouver Courier

Homeless deaths more than doubled in British Columbian in 2016, coroner says


The Tyee



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