Thursday, April 11, 2019

Victoria Viewpoitns: Thursday, April 11, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, April 11, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Report recommends sweeping changes to BC's dental surgeon regulations after 'ongoing dysfunction'
BC tables legislation to expand occupational health coverage to wildfire fighters
Early spring storm dumps snow on BC's Highway 97C, prompting travel advisory


CBC

Semiahmoo First Nation charges non-band residents $50K for water
BC city left with $600K budget shortfall after hundreds of property values were reassessed
BC to expand firefighter occupational disease coverage to wildfire crews
Rip up current system and start over, recommends review of BC's professional health colleges
Vapes of Wrath: Liberal MLA tables private member's bill to ban flavoured e-juice
BC farmers ripping out raspberries as industry faces high costs, cheap competition
Endure the pain at the pump or shun gas altogether? BC commuters react to rising gas prices
'We've go to be bold": Former premier proposes $9.4B 4-track rapid transit line in Metro Vancouver


Vancouver Sun

Plecas gets all-party raise, but 'Dr. Hcckle can't hide partisanship 
Crackdown on BC's illegal pot shops slow to come
BC is moving LNG projects forward, but industry sees need to renew sales pitch
Why we need to stop subsidizing foreign ownership of Metro Vancouver housing


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Nils Jensen 'wore love for his family like a badge of honour,' son says
Gas prices hit high of $1.649 in Greater Victoria
CRD sewage treatment project needs another $10M
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority hails 12 year deal with Norwegian Cruise Lines


Victoria News

Victoria sees highest gas prices on record
Nils Jensen memorial fills Oak Bay High on Thursday afternoon
Provincial funding announcement for Victoria sexual assault centre scheduled for Friday
BC government to require permission to transfer forest cutting rights
BC dental profession needs better self-regulation, expert says


Global BC

BC Health Minister gives dental college 30 days to deliver transparency plan
Neighbour's clash with meat processing plant in BC Interior continues
Kids in Vancouver school district addicted to nicotine thanks to vaping, says VSB official
VCH officials say opioid overdoses spiked recently, related to toxic additives
BC Liberals calling on province to stagger welfare cheques to avoid 'Welfare Wednesday'


Georgia Straight

How should the VSB spend its money?
Metro Vancouver recycling companies hurting from China crackdown on dirty waste imports
Vancouver Native Health Society ordered to pay up in wrongful dismissal suit
Liberal MLA's bill calls for staggered welfare cheques
BC introduces law to require cars, trucks sold by 2040 be zero emission


Vancouver Courier

Squamish Nation sees development of Burrard site as crucial to address long-term needs of community
Union costs among top issues in 2004 BC rail sale
Extra service added to deal with Sun Run crowds
District of Squamish proposes two new campsites





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