Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, May 7, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, May 7, 2019



Globe and Mail 

German report reveals extensive money-laundering in BC's luxury car market
Public will get a say after all in creation of new Surrey Police Force - after plan is sent to province
BC orders inquiry to make suppliers explain gas markups
Summer like heat due to arrive in BC this week, forecasters say flooding not likely



CBC

'This is photo radar': Red light cameras at high-risk intersections to begin ticketing speeders in BC
BC Premier calls for independent investigation into high gas prices
Surrey mayor puts the car before the force as he pushes new policing plan
Fast cars and bags of cash: gangsters using BC luxury car market to launder dirty money
Prison stabbing is 3rd incident in 3 weeks at facility


Vancouver Sun

Report reveals 'thick of money-laundering' in BC luxury car market
Bags of money being used to buy luxury cars in BC, according to new money laundering report
BC premier asks energy watchdog to investigate gas prices
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum expects new local police force on streets by July 2020
Ottawa said likely to proceed with Trans Mountain Expansion

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria mayor vows to back citizen assembly's ideas on amalgamation
BC Premier asks utilities commission to probe high price of gasoline
Northern Sea Wolf plying BC Ferries routes this month
'Persons' term drives Liberals to distraction


Victoria News

Hot cars hide dirty money, BC organized crime investigation shows
More gasoline, less bitumen in Trans Mountain pipeline, BC premier urges Trudeau


Global BC

Senate committee examining amendments to Bill C-69
Lead foots beware: Speed cameras coming to 35 BC intersections this summer
BC Ferries launching summer discounts on early morning, late night sailings
German Report finds substantial money laundering in BC's luxury car market
Parks Canada to share feedback on proposed national park in South Okanagan, Similkameen
Premier John Horgan asking BC Utilities Commission to investigate record breaking gas prices
Surrey police vehicle prototype unveiled for proposed municipal force


Vancouver Courier

She built this city: How architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander shaped Vancouver
Vancouver Councillors, mayor show true colours in tackling taxing dilemma
New pedestrian bridge will connect Metrotown Skytrain Station with mall
Automated speeding tickets coming to this Richmond intersection
Report highlights role of luxury car sales in BC money laundering
BC Ferries announces summer discounts on certain routes
Burnaby wants province to allow larger basement suites in building code
British Columbians back making school bus seatbelts mandatory


Georgia Straight

Soaring gas prices prompt BC premier John Horgan to request utilities commission investigate
More cases of contagious fatal rabbit disease found on Vancouver Island
BC hospitals refer fewer patients to immigration police, letting undocumented residents access care





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