Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 1, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, May 1, 2019



Globe and Mail 

BC files constitutional challenge to Alberta's law to cut off oil shipments
West Vancouver targets middle-income earners with planned housing development
BC Wildfire Service quick to douse brush fire after controlled burn flares north of Vancouver


CBC

BC premier pushes back against Alberta's threat to turn off taps
'This is all optical': sport fishers slam DFO"s Chinook closures
Meet Poo and Pee. Metro Vancouver introduces mascots in campaign against improper flushing
BC moves to protect staff in wake of allegations of harassment at River Rock casino
'We should be setting a maximum price on gasoline': Policy researcher wants government to ease pain at pump
BC doctors look to Portugal for drug decriminalization lessons


Vancouver Sun

Horgan hints at way out of Alberta impasse on gas costs, TMX expansion
Prime Minister called out in B.C.-Alberta gas fight that hit the courts Wednesday
Call for BC gambler's code of conduct in wake of damning casino report
Metro Vancouver's Pee and Poo join pantheon of flushable mascots
Port Coquitlam mayor 'confident' defending 'renovictions' law in court
Farnworth concerned about Surrey street brawl, brazen gang violence


Vancouver Province

Kenney and Horgan size each other up


Victoria Times Colonist

No tickets to start as Sunday pay parking comes into effect in Victoria
Saanich residents have say on garden suites
Greater Victoria school district to consult communities  most affected by boundary-change plan
Bill will shut out too many refugees
Protecting young workers


Victoria News

Construction on Victoria's Bay Street Bridge set to begin
Victoria School District heads into final phase of catchment boundary consultations 
Major Green Canadian refinery on BC coast good for two provinces
BC casino regulator calls for better reporting of customer misbehaviour
BC taking Alberta to court over 'turn off the taps' gas legislation


Global BC

Nearly half of all parking spots at Metro Vancouver apartment buildings not being used: study
Reports that casino money laundering dates to 1990s more proof public inquiry is needed: BC Greens
Demand is so high, joining a Victoria community garden could take up to four years
BC government files court action to stop Alberta from using 'turn off the taps' legislation
Sex assault, harassment probe finds BC Casino didn't try to suppress reports but has room to improve
Jason Kenney says he'd prefer BC's co-operation, but will 'turn off the taps' if necessary


Vancouver Courier

Canada Line commuters might get more parking
West Van advances 'moderate-income' housing project
BC taxpayers paying multimillions to subsidize three northern bus services


Georgia Straight

Vancouver tax shift helps create walkable communities: Councillor Lisa Dominato
BC sues to stop Alberta from turning off oil tap
What a load of crap: Metro Vancouver's mascots are urine and feces
Tax shift will increase residential rents, non-profit housing providers and landlords warned City of Vancouver
Andrew Wilkinson's dishonest gas tax blame game





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