Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, March 12, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, March 12, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Non-resident owned property in B.C. worth more than resident-owned: Statscan
B.C. Premier John Horgan says public has right to know what's in secret Surrey Policing report
BC government aims to stem gang violence with school-based approach


CBC

BC won't follow Ontario in banning cellphones in class
Report on artifacts found at pipeline site 'deeply misleading' Unist'ot''en supporters say
BC Ferries building more boats and seeking input on how to improve the service on them
'We're going to get through this': Port Alice braces for future that may not include mill
Union of BC Indian Chiefs demanding province take action on opioid crisis
Over 11% of Vancouver condos have a non-resident owner, says new CMHC report
Frustration builds for Sechelt residents displaced by sinkhole threat


Vancouver Sun

BC should pay attention to Alberta's energy concerns about Bill C-69
Glimmer of Hope: Will modular housing make dent in Vancouver homeless numbers?
Surrey to consider free pads and tampons in schools
West Vancouver to look at shortened B line bus route


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Want to get property out of ALR? Don't bother applying
High tech US Navy ship at CFB Esquimalt for first foreign visit
Greener political pastures


Victoria News

Would be drivers caught cheating on ICBC licence test
Saanich fire department hits its 100th year
Despite objections from community, Saanich calls for more info about casino
Premier John Horgan calls for high-tech investment to boost B.C. economy


Global BC

British Columbia won't be following suit on Ontarios' ban on cellphone use in classrooms
Vernon reconsidering ban on professional MMA fights
Premier says province 'has to have a say' on Surrey policing issues
Committee looking at ride sharing to report back to legislature by month's end
Burnaby gives the green light to develop bike share pilot project


Georgia Strait

Selina Robinson accuses Maple Ridge council of not identifying workable solution to Anita Place homeless camp


Vancouver Courier

Who knew? 2,450 units of 'affordable' rentals in works in Vancouver
Ferries launches public consultation on new ships
Bylaw bandits off the hook following West Van clerical error
Vancouver Park Board to bring warming station to Oppenheimer Park
Reviews positive for Westbank's S shaped office building
East Delta greenhouse gets go-ahead for cannabis conversion


The Tyee

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