Friday, May 3, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday May 3, 2019




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



Globe and Mail 

Fuming over fuel prices: Alberta's threats to inflict pain at the pumps add to 'perfect storm' of BC gas costs
Marineland, Vancouver Aquarium shipping two beluga whales out of the country

CBC

'Abnormally dry' conditions across Pacific Northwest could spell long wildfire season for BC
Vancouver Tesla drivers get 22 new downtown supercharging stations
Apologies flow following BC Liberal Rich Coleman's Holocaust comments in the legislature
Vancouver Aquarium-owned belugas to be shipped from Ontario's Marineland to aquarium in Spain
Abbotsford Fire Department stretched to the limit with 25% of firefighters on stress leave, union says
White Rock Mayor confident damaged pier will reopen this summer



Vancouver Sun

Morris dumps on Eby over money-laundering file, but retraction likely
A Vancouver housing tale, all within 50 metres of home
BC premier says second NDP term in sight if unions, supporters stick together


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Protestors disrupt anti SOGI speaker in Oak Bay
Hundreds skip school as part of several youth strikes across country
We must release the shackles on Canada's energy exports


Victoria News

Police respond to anti-SOGi protest in Oak Bay
Rich Coleman apologizes for comparing ALR rule change to Nazi Oppression

Global BC

Online auto insurance sales and renewals on the way for BC, attorney general says
US warns of another busy wildfire season, but BC cautious to sound alarm
'They need to act now': Frustrated BC youth protest inaction on climate change
TransLink launches massive public consultation on a 30 year transportation plan
'Pissed off':" How Port Coquitlam mayor feels with no money laundering inquiry amid new allegations
BC Liberal MLA Rich Coleman apologizes for comparing farm bill to the Holocaust


Vancouver Courier

Moderate income units included in rental building proposed for Renfrew Street
New Westminster city councillors want to remove the judge Begbie statue
Time for a sea change in float home regulations
Only 43 Metro Vancouver homes over $7M have sold in past year
Burnaby loses yet another Trans Mountain court battle. Is it time to stop?
Province wide tuition waiver gives former foster kids fighting chance at a post-secondary education


Georgia Straight

Countering Jason Kenney's 'dirty energy' crying game
Vancouver climate strike organizer Rebecca Hamilton says students are coming together to fight for their lives
The Moderate Income Rental Housing Pilot Program - the fight for affordable rentals
BC to provide $1 million in funding for repairing windstorm-damaged White Rocke Pier





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