Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, April 10, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday April 10, 2019



Globe and Mail 

In Vancouver, Squamish Nation's massive housing project seen as building block in reconciliation
Vancouver's Squamish Nation plans massive apartment development for foot of Burrard Bridge
B.C. Indigenous leaders praise Ottawa's loan forgiveness plan
In Vancouver, front-line workers face a 'a different kind of overdose' in suspected etizolam cases
Tour operators report sharp drop in Chinese government tourists in the wake of Huawei dispute
Deadly rabbit disease that killed hundreds returns to Vancouver Island for the 2nd year, government warns after 4 confirmed cases
BC tables legislation to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission
Former mayor of Burns Lake to enter guilty pleas on sex-related charges, BC prosecution service says


CBC

New StatsCan study highlights financial distress on BC overdose victims
BC introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission
Maple Ridge mayor ramps up rhetoric, says homeless addicts 'raping and Pillaging'
'You want to scream': Cost of organ transplant a worry for some patients
Consumption sites say lives, BC government says after Manitoba premier points to 'unintended consequences'
If you're wearing earbuds but your phone is dead, is it still distracted driving? BC court says yes
Squamish Nation plans large housing development at south end of Burrard Bridge
BC pleased with Ottawa's move to lift federal booze barriers
Councillors in Castlegar condemn controversial comments made at public meeting, offer apology


Vancouver Sun

MLA's get bigger pay increases than government employees
BC Green leader agrees Trans Mountain pipeline approval could come as soon as May
NDP quick to blame Feds for debatable job-killing caribou rescue plan
Former Buns Lake mayor to plead guilty to sex offences: BC Prosecution Service


Vancouver Province

Surrey reality check - local police for just 10 per cent more is a pipe dream


Victoria Times Colonist

City of Victoria mulls plan for seniors' rentals in Jubilee area
NDP is leaving non-union help far behind


Victoria News

BC legislature celebrates Sikh new year for first time
BC criminal casino cash-outs fail to turn up in independent audit
Forestry, recreation squeezed by BC caribou recovery strategy


Global BC

BC Interior residents say province's caribou protection plans will lead to forestry job losses
Maple Ridge mayor urged to apologize for saying addicts are 'raping and pillaging' community
Squamish Nation planning major housing development on lands near Kitsilano
BC government insists on Class 4 licence for ridesharing drivers, but it is safer?
'Not accurate': Housing minister fires back at Liberal leader over homeless supports in Maple Ridge
Nanaimo RCMP create task force after 250% spike in calls near modular housing
BC saw lowest average weed price hike in Canada after legalization: StatCan


Georgia Straight

Metro Vancouver braces for potentially severe 2019 wildfire smoke season


Vancouver Courier

Mayor Kennedy Stewart: Stop using word 'affordable' in Vancouver
Park board commissioner wants to put Vancouver golf courses under the microscope
3.000 unit development could be built on Squamish land near Burrard Bridge
Meet the Indigenous carvers of three giant welcome posts to be erected in Vancouver
'WTF' factor driving Metro Vancouver's industrial innovation
'Interim period of chaos' stalling development in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver ranked #1 rattiest city in BC for three years running
Will this photo come back to haunt Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart or are we just insensitive turds?


The Tyee

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