Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, May 23, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, May 23, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Vancouver area mayors join forces on TransLink council to lobby for transit funding in next federal election
Surrey leaders must do more to justify plan to replace RCMP, Premier John Horgan says
BC court of appeal set to rule on whether province can police flow of heavy oil through their territory
Premier John Horgan hints at twin-tunnel solution for Metro Vancouver's Massey Tunnel


CBC

In tents expansion: BC adds 600 campsites to provincial parks, recreation sites
'We should be concerned': Think tank alarmed about corporate partners in public health care
Premier hints at plan to twin Metro Vancouver's Massey Tunnel
'Perfect storm' of high gas prices and rebates driving BC's EV explosion
Governments outline $1.4B contribution for 150 new SkyTrain cars
This could be the last summer for Surrey RCMP's bike and foot patrol unit
Downtown Vancouver streets closed for firefighter's funeral procession


Vancouver Sun

Two thousand waterfront workers set to strike at Vancvouver's key container terminals
Premier promises quick action to twin George Massey tunnel
Public remains in the dark on Surrey policing plan as consultation begins
Low snowpack and drought readings raise concern across BC and Western Canada
Metro Vancouver Transit fares to go up 


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Hundreds rally in support of horse drawn carriage industry
Victoria council delays decision on Crystal Pool and green-space restrictions
Gas probe aims at villains, more than reasons


Victoria News

Hundreds rally in support of horse carriages outside Victoria City Hall
Five month bridge closure poses early impact on drivers during rush hour
BC Supreme Court dismisses review around ferry workers' right to strike
Municipalities protest after BC declares marijuana crops 'farm use'


Global BC

Protestors demand Victoria city council drop proposed band on horse-drawn carriages
BC community pushes for no-kill mandate after 3 bears destroyed in as many weeks
Surrey residents angered by lack of information on police transition as public consultation starts
Water main break in Lake County causes flooding, damage
Horgan teases twinning of Massey Tunnel, says province could get going 'quite quickly'
SkyTrain extension has 85% support in Surrey and Langley, says TransLink survey
BC adds nearly 600 new campsites in provincial parks and recreation sites
Expo, Millennium lines to replace 150 SkyTrain cars, add 50 more


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver police adding drones to crime prevention arsenal
New, privatized health clinic will weaken public system: analyst
West Van water pipe protestors consider facing arrest
Scrap Community Safety Act, civic society groups urge Victoria
Sometimes good policing means stopping to have a cup of tea
Government privacy discussions about speculation tax hidden from public view
NDP creating Lower Mainland taxi monopoly alleges BC Taxi Association
BC Parks adds hundreds of new campsites, but can they possibly meet demand?
BC mandated 'boutique gas' is adding up to 14 cents per litre to price


Georgia Straight

Are attacks on teachers attacks on women?
Higher rents sought: Developer no longer wants city subsidy for East Vancouver project
COPE releases lengthy letter apologizing to Indigenous school board candidate Diana Day

The Tyee

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