Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, April 8, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, April 8, 2019



Globe and Mail 

TransLink to survey Surrey residents on transit options
Ottawa has only five officers tackling money laundering in BC, report shows
First Nations group offers to buy stake in Coastal GasLink pipeline


CBC

McLeese Lake Fire chief warns against burning grass after uncontrolled fire accidentally started
A good walk - and perk - curtailed: Burnaby to consider scaling back unlimited golf for local politicians
No federally funded RCMP officers dedicated to money laundering in BC, report reveals
Kenney says if premier, he'd enact turn-off-the-taps legislation at first cabinet meeting
Interior Health puts Vernon overdose prevention site on hold for further consultation


Vancouver Sun

Eby calls on Ottawa, politely, to beef up RCMP money-laundering team
RCMP's money-laundering unit not focused on that job: report
Legal costs in HA civil forfeiture case high: director
Why Vancouver is still getting utterly hosed on gas prices
Affordable housing still a pressing concern for North Van District, council says


Vancouver Province

Political stakes are huge in homeless housing fight


Victoria Times Colonist

Island adoption agency to close at end of May
Single family home building slipping in Greater Victoria
Are you ready for a tsunami? Victoria rolls out wave of wisdom


Victoria News

Victoria medical building to be demolished for seniors care facility
Songhess Nation and Camosun College celebrate partnership at award ceremony
Fort St. John councillor named B.C. Conservative leader
RCMP has 'no' dedicated money laundering investigators in BC
David Suzuki has become the Don Cherry of TV Science


Global BC

Snow on BC mountain highway surprises travellers
PoCo city staff get 'direction' to ask for firefighters on 911 calls due to ambulance delays
Interior seniors wait longer for long-term care than in Lower Mainland, seniors advocate says
See you in court: BC responds to Jason Kenney's threat to turn off the taps' day 1, if elected
BC Conservatives introduce Trevor Bolin as new party leader
Out of work Ontario teachers 'more than welcome' in BC: education minister


Georgia Strait

RCMP assistant commissioner offers lengthy statement in response to Peter German's comments on money laundering
Not really flushable: Wet wipes clog Metro Vancouver sewer system
Is Vancouver's Downtown Eastside still the 'poorest postal code' in Canada?


Vancouver Courier

Guess how many people didn't use a lawyer in a BC courtroom last year
NDP law presumes guilt, violates constitution, civil libertarians say
When it comes to housing Vancouver's homeless, we need to think small
Why is it taking so long for Vancouver to ban plastic bags?
A Broadway subway line to UBC is not a regional priority
No federally funded police officers dedicated to money laundering investigations: report
Businessman sues Vancouver independent school to return $500,000 donation
Greater Vancouver building permits break billion-dollar streak

The Tyee

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