Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 15, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Wednesday, May 15, 2019



Globe and Mail 

BC seeking measures to prevent children being left in hot cars after infant dies
Province's Transport Minister says BC doesn't need to use SNC, Bombardier for new SkyTrain lines
BC opioid overdoses lower for 2019 but experts still cautious amid unpredictable drug supply
BC launches public inquiry to delve into money laundering


CBC

'Safe supply' at heart of regulating illicit drug use, say experts
Crews make progress on wildfire near Osoyoos
Health officials hand out free fentanyl-testing kits for British Columbians to use at home


Vancouver Sun

NDP aims to point gingers at Liberals until election
BC announces a public inquiry into money laundering
Vancouver's dirty money figures: The smoking gun that wasn't
BC government to review new taxes' impact on small business


Vancouver Province

After weeks of hype, Horgan calls his money-laundering inquiry


Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News

'We're rolling the dice': Esquimalt Firefighter union president questions staffing model
BC holding public inquiry to track rise of money laundering
ICBC urging drivers to slow down this May long weekend
Looking forward to money laundering probe, Rich Coleman says


Global BC

Vancouver backs 'blueway' plan that could see waterway from False Creek to New Westminster
Vancouver city council votes to look at possibility of suing 4/20 organizers for costs
Here comes the smoke: Health officials tell BC to prepare for new '5th season'
North Van Senior taken to court as district say she's holding up freeway project
BC government applauded for launching inquiry into money laundering
With public inquiry, NDP government no longer in control of BC money laundering issue
BC Wildfire Service to fight wildfire near Osoyoos with fire
Kelowna mayor 'standing up' to alleged online threats


Vancouver Courier

City of Vancouver will look into legal action against 4/20 to recover costs
District of North Van seeks court order to force resident to move
Jagmeet Singh's interview about LNG made him look evasive and weak
BC government announces probe of money laundering
'Swiss cheese' regulatory system allows dirty money into real estate: BCREA CEO
Norovirus update: 40 guests, 40 staff infected at Richmond hotel
FOI Minister accused again of skirting rules


Georgia Straight

Random thoughts about BC's public inquiry into money laundering - and the man who's heading it
Okanagan man, 52, arrested for alleged online death threat made toward Kelowna Mayor
Vancouver airport hotel and restaurant close in Richmond after over 100 people affected by norovirus outbreak
BC NDP government orders public inquiry into money laundering
Bicycles included in City of Vancouver test run for 30 kilometres per hour speed limit





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