Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, March 6, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, March 6, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Former Supreme Court chief justice hired to look into B.C. Legislature scandal
B.C.'s Attorney-General David Eby expresses frustration over unreleased report on money laundering
B.C. to close fisheries near Vancouver in bid to protect newly discovered glass-sponge reefs
B.C. strengthens protections of heritage, archeological sites with updated law


CBC

B.C. tax revenue from legal cannabis lower than expected
Former Canadian chief justice hired to investigate B.C. legislature officials
Dozens of B.C. naturopaths under investigation over advertising
B.C. farmers worry about fallout from Chinese restrictions on canola
B.C. strengthens protections of heritage, archaeological sites with updated law
City of Vancouver opens public discussion on future of Broadway corridor
New marine refuges create no-fishing zones near fragile glass sponge reefs in Howe Sound


Vancouver Sun

Jurist star search lands McLachlin to investigate spending debacle
Slow pot-tax revenues down to slow rollout of retail operations: suppliers
Rental retention the priority in launch of Broadway corridor transit process


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

$16M for southbound bus lane between McKenzie Avenue and downtown Victoria
Beverly McLachlin to investigate B.C. legislature spending allegations
Province balks at condo Airbnb tax proposed by Victoria council
New Vancouver 911 dispatch centre opens in Saanich


Victoria News

Greater Victoria's new $13 million E-Comm 9-1-1 call centre up and running
Victoria City Councillor Laurel Collins wants to run for parliament
Feds fork out funds as Greater Victoria continues bus lane improvements
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice to investigate BC legislature affair
Feds fork out funds as Greater Victoria continues bus lane improvements
Bus lane project for Greater Victoria continues with federal funding


Global BC

Fraser Health confirms new case of measles in Metro Vancouver area, bringing total to 17
Vancouver 4/20 celebrations cost taxpayers more than half a million dollars over 2 years: report
New fisheries closures announced near Vancouver to protect glass sponge reefs
Former Chief Justice of Canada Beverly McLachlin hired to review Plecas Report
B.C. Liberals propose changes that would waive cost to hyphenate last name


Georgia Strait

Vancouver Community College counselling programs offer pathway for helpful people considering a career change
Langara College creates a job-ready diploma program in applied social sciences and humanities
Federal of Post-Secondary Educators of B.C. raises an alarm about precarious profs
Vancouver built 600 housing unites for the homeless in one year - what's next?
City manager cautions Vancouver councillors against pushing for affordability in Rental 100 projects


Vancouver Courier

NPA spent $1 million on its 2018 Vancouver election campaign
Have your say on Cit of Vancouver plan for Broadway corridor
Vancouver police, school board roll out End Gang Life program in local schools
Poverty advocates ask for transit relief
NDP uses escape clause after two weeks


The Tyee

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