Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, March 20, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, March 20, 2019



Globe and Mail 

BC to start measles 'catch-up' campaign, offering shots at schools, clinics
Conservation group says dead sea lion was found with gunshot wound in BC


CBC

BC government calls Maple Ridge's bluff in unending homeless camp conflict
Man airlifted to hospital after avalanche at Silver Star Mountain Resort
Having a phone within sight is no longer distracted driving by itself, rules BC judge
Rings and pings: BC Village celebrates cell service arrival
Canada says BC trying to impede Trans Mountain with pipeline legislation


Vancouver Sun

BC Attorney General 'heartened' but cautious on federal anti-money laundering initiatives
BC drivers pay more than Albertans for same auto insurance
'Robust' a tad generous in summing up science panel's fracking report
Metro Vancouver transit could benefit from federal gas tax transfer


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

How the CRD budget rocks pocketbooks of homeowners with $644 million in spending
BC Ferries unveils vision for revamped Swartz Bay
Premier retreats from stand on Catalyst pension


Victoria News

Esquimalt puts freeze on taxes for local businesses
Saanich forwards student-targeted development to public hearing
Deadline extended through April to nominate top BC educators
BC launches immunization program at schools to stamp out measles resurgence


Global BC


SFU student activist group demands 3 year tuition freeze ahead of budget vote
British Columbians pay a lot more for car insurance than Albertans: Report
BC judge rules having phone wedged in the car seat is not 'distracted driving'
New BC doctors contract could shape teacher negotiations
Province to move ahead with Maple Ridge supportive housing without city's support


Georgia Strait

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Vancouver Courier

Richmond anti-racism award nominee accused of 'discriminating' against LGBTQ community
Feds accuse B.C. of 'Trojan Horse' move to block Trans Mountain
YVR in top 10 of airports ranked for wellness world-wide
BC launches measles immunization catch-up program
Novel app helps immigrants, refugees adjust to life in B.C.
Richmond council weighs in on tunnel replacement


The Tyee

Who's caring for BC's Home Care Workers?

           
Miscellaneous



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