Monday, May 27, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, May 27, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, May 27, 2019



Globe and Mail 

BC to become first province to force patients to switch from biologics to less expensive biosimilar drugs
Warmer summer expected in the West spells bad news for forest fires
As BC bears wake up, officials warn urbanites to give social-media snapshots a rest
Indigenous overdose deaths in BC climb up 21 per cent over last year


CBC

BC Green Party introduces legislation to ban conversion therapy
Burnaby council floats huge reforms to rental housing policy
BC shifting to cover cheaper 'biosimilar' drugs, health minister says


Vancouver Sun

BC expects to exceed its zero-waste emission vehicle targets
BC Greens introduce bill to restrict conversion therapy
Pro-union rules implicated as BC highway project soars over budget
BC becomes first province to force change to 'biosimiliar' drugs
BC's bad fire season's  'a new norm of unprecedented wildfires'
How unaffordable is Vancouver? Let us count the ways


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

BC Greens aim to ban conversion therapy
BC arthritis, diabetes patients have 6 months to switch to cheaper 'biosimialr' drugs


Victoria News

Victoria's Old Burnside School re-opens after renovations and with new mandate
BC Pharmacare expanding use of 'biosimilar' drugs to save money


Global BC

Burnaby Council approves further study into SFU gondola
Proposed Burnaby bylaw protecting renters from demovictions passes 1st reading
Composting enforcement being considered for North Okanagan businesses
BC Greens introduce legislation to ban conversion therapy for minors
Much of northern BC under air quality advisories due to Alberta wildfires
BC government becomes first Canadian jurisdiction to shit to cheaper biosimilar drugs


Vancouver Courier

Burnaby passes bold rental only zoning plan to protect, create housing
Driver rear-ended by taxi in Burnaby battled ICBC's 50-50 blame assessment
BC Greens introduce bill to ban conversion therapy; seek all-party support
Federal, provincial housing policies stealthily shift tax burden to cities, locals

Threat of strike looms as BC Teachers and province appear far apart on big issues
BC arthritis, diabetes patients have 6 months to switch to cheaper 'biosimilar' drugs


Georgia Straight

Change sought in relocation of homeless men's shelter to be dislodged by Vancouver tower
TransLink asks Burnaby city council to support gondola to SFU
Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire Trevena urges public to embrace Bike to Work and School Week





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