Monday, May 13, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, May 13, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Monday, May 13, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Apartments earmarked for demolition become 'ground zero' for Vancouver's affordable housing concerns
Alberta questioning BC's money laundering report


CBC

Kelowna PAC creates payment plan for former member who allegedly stole $25K
Farm to table eatery forced to open brewery to keep serving burgers on ALR land
Developer of BC Woodfibre LNG project busy Calgary based natural gas producer
City of Burnaby lists 10 'quick starts' for more affordable housing
Tofino issues boil water advisory after chlorination failure


Vancouver Sun

The power of public inquiry into money laundering: How much will BC have?
Public inquiry should be beyond the reach of NDP's partisan hands
Commercial Drive businesses concerned about problems attributed to shelter
Expert money laundering panel recommends BC regulate foreign exchange, money transfer businesses
Vancouver council to vote on lower speed limits in residential areas

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News

Victoria city councillor proposes to phase out horse-drawn carriages
Plastic Bag Association takes the City of Victoria to court once again
June rain will tell if BC is in for another hot wildfire season


Global BC

City of Burnaby looks at immediate housing solutions
Commercial Drive businesses link homeless shelter to uptick in crime
Dozens sign petition against cannabis shop near Vernon Senior's complex
Tofino under 'precautionary' boil water advisory after chlorination system failure
Traversing the future of policing in Surrey with Dwayne McDonald
Parks Canada shares results from proposed South Okanagam-Similkameen national park consultation


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver Councillor's 'perplexed, uncomfortable' over Raymond Louie's visits with mayor
Vancouver Councillor Jean Swanson still aims to donate almost 40 per cent of salary
ICBC tweaks new, yet-to-be-released insurance rating model
Damaged Spirit Ferry still out of service, sailing schedule adjusted


Georgia Straight

Park-for-school land swap eyed in East Vancouver
Council expected to vote on NPA politician's call for review of city's relationship with Bombardier and SNC-Lavalin
Surrey to hold Pride flag-raising ceremony to commemorate 50th anniversary of decriminalization of homosexuality
City of Vancouver hopes to hire consultant for new West End waterfront parks and Beach Avenue Master plan


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous



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