Friday, May 24, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, May 24, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, May 24, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Canadian garbage en route from Philippines to be incinerated in Vancouver area
Potential link between common eye drug and glaucoma to be investigated by independent reviewers
Lean times in the Salish Sea threaten a matriarch orca


CBC

Petition calls for province wide fire ban in BC's backcountry
Trash and burn: Metro Vancouver will incinerate Canadian garbage returned by Philippines
Timeline announced for inquiry into high BC gas prices
BC can't impose environmental laws that could kill Trans Mountain pipeline, court rules
BC to appeal decision over control of Trans Mountain pipeline oil to Canada's top court


Vancouver Sun

BC to appeal court ruling that it can't restrict oil shipments through Trans Mountain
After humiliating court defeat, BC Premier Horgan blusters on
BC court of appeal ruling doesn't settle divide over Trans Mountain expansion


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Isitt backs away from push to ban horse-drawn carriages on Victoria streets
Court says BC can't restrict oil shipments in key case for Trans Mountain
Victoria council supports motel remake into 153 affordable housing units
Labour code amendments - another shameless partisan payoff
Reducing tax exemptions is the wrong move


Victoria News

City says traffic pattern on Bay Street Bridge will stay as is until October
Stop work order at Sooke salmon hatchery devastates volunteers


Global BC

This West Vancouver mansion just sold for less than half its asking price. It's not the only one
Public will have a say in regulator inquiry into BC's record-high gas prices
BC Premier announces millions for emergency funding program
Canadian trash at heart of 'war' with Philippines to be burned in Metro Vancouver power plant
Could access to low-cost pot in the DTES help with the opioid criss? Vancouver councillor says yes
BC to appeal top court ruling it can't regulate flow of bitumen through TransMountain pipeline


Vancouver Courier

Metro Vancouver politicians approve themselves more pay to cover tax loss
Burnaby unveils stunning rental-only zoning package to stem the housing crisis
West Georgia development proposal sparks questions about traffic congestion
Trans Mountain pipeline restrictions out of province's hands, court rules


Georgia Straight

MMIWG National Inquiry to release final report in June





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