Sunday, April 14, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday/Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Affordable housing in Vancouver can only happen under new rental program, Stewart says
Frosty relations: No matter who wins Alberta election, BC sees no allies
Legalization of cannabis sparks curiosity in people who haven't used it in years - or ever
BC overdose-prevention sites should be template for other governments, researchers say


CBC

With gas prices soaring, B.C. is pushing zero-emission cars - but is the province ready to go electric?
Nelson school considers changing 40 year old Bombers team name
Vancouver care facility moves to 'dementia village' model to make residents feel at home
Should we tear down the Vancouver seawall?
'People have to be bold'


Vancouver Sun

BC Ferries ' Coastal Renaissance delayed following earlier mechanical issue
Investigation launched after Dawson Creek woman dies following arrest



Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Don't breathe easy is you're sober - you still have to blow
Nanaimo modular-housing facility seen as test case sparks frustration
Housing Minister's Nanaimo shelter remark slammed
Saanich school board eyes no-cuts budget
Average Victoria residential property tax hike: $97
No end to the crisis on the Jordan River
Crack down on snooping into health records


Victoria News

Premier announces funding for upgrades to Victoria based Sikh Gurdwara
Sparks fly at Saanich's Spectrum community school during announcement
Saanich and Victoria committees disagree over size of assembly studying amalgamation
Community care workers next on NDP's union checklist


Global BC

IIO investigating after woman dies after arrest by Dawson Creek RCMP
Housing and homelessness centre stage amid duelling Maple Ridge rallies
BC RCMP suspend renewed search efforts for missing cowboy
City of Vancouver flies flag at half-mast to mark anniversary of overdose health emergency
BC government commemorates 100th anniversary of massacre in Punjab
Jason Kenney promises to make Vancouver carbon-free in 2020 - by turning off the gas taps


Georgia Straight

Chief Bob Chamberlin: Protecting wild salmon takes more than cherry picking and photo ops
BC Prosecution Service will decide if charges will be laid after allegations of wrongdoing in Surrey election


Vancouver Courier

No decision yet on embattled Delta high-rise proposal
City of Vancouver asks artists for their best public art ideas


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous



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