Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, April 3, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, April 3, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Report on violence against women in Vancouver's Downtown East side calls for change
BC civil forfeiture chief moves to seize thousands of dollars from Richmond couple accused of running a brothel
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre report aims to dispel harmful stereotypes about Indigenous women


CBC

Canada's sea levels are rising - and that's got British Columbians in coastal cities concerned
Epilepsy patient refuses to leave Vancouver hospital until her health needs are met
Didn't fill out your form? Expect a speculation tax bill in the mail
BC school district seeks to educate students about vaping risks


Vancouver Sun

NDP want to inject 'public interest' in decision-making at BC Ferries
Raising ruckus in Legislature after Liberals ignore precedents in vote
Spirit of Vancouver Island returns from Poland after refit with LNG


Vancouver Province

BC Mayor wins 50/50 draw at hockey game; probed for money laundering


Victoria Times Colonist

NDP wants 'public interest' to be a priority in BC Ferries decision making
BC Liberals force change to LNG bill as Greens Walk
$72,120 to repair Nanaimo school occupied by squatters
Trying to fix ICBC


Victoria News

Victoria councillors endorse idea of paid leave for people experiencing domestic violence
BC speculation tax holdouts should talk to city hall, minister says
BC NDP loses vote after Greens walk out in LNG protest


Global BC

White powder found on Kelowna airport carousel, hazmat team called in
Vancouver's iconic St. Paul's hospital hits the real estate market
Provincial government aiming for greater transparency with BC Ferries
Report on Vancouver housing plan shows progress in some areas, gaps in others
After drawing names from a bowl, Port Moody has a new acting mayor
New First Nations camp planned to block natural gas pipeline in Northern BC
Capilano University announces new North Shore waterfront satellite campus
You didn't fill out BC 's speculation tax declaration. Now what?


Georgia Strait

Metro Vancouver staff raise prospect of TOAH funds boosting affordable housing near transit stations


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver misses targets for rental housing, townhouses
Speculation tax declaration requirements under scrutiny
Donations to BC political parties plunged after corporation, union ban
Barely half of LNG workers to be from BC
Crude by rail rises in March but storage high despite Alberta curtailments





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