Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, September 24, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, September 24, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Federal court grants BC injunction against Alberta's oil-export embargo
Vancouver's park board and city councillors attempt to resolve impasse over Oppenheimer Park


CBC

More than 250 people receive rabies vaccine in BC in last 2 months
Meeting with Premier about improving Vancouver road 'positive', says First Nations chief
BC wins injunction blocking Alberta's turn-off-taps legislation over oil
'A devastating blow': Rural community mayors react to cancellation of rural grant program
2 people charged in early morning Downtown Eastside shooting
Kicking homeless from Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park won't reduce crime, says park board chair
BC reveals who will participate in upcoming money laundering inquiry


Vancouver Sun

Two arrests made after three shootings in the Downtown Eastside
Rural BC mayors say loss of rural dividend fund is 'devastating'
Rural communities in BC wonder whether ride-hailing will make it to them
It would be ironic if BC's attempt to regulate bitumen flow was to fail on arguments that went agatins Alberta's turn off the taps case


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Province takes first steps on Bamfield road improvements
Victoria council rejects marina changes built without permit
Island Health warns public of 'death cap' mushrooms around Greater Victoria
Fatal rabbit disease cases found on Saanich Peninsula, warning issued
Not everyone can walk, bike or take public transit


Victoria News

Talks with Horgan on safety of Bamfield bus crash road were productive, FN chief says
New downtown Victoria hotel to offer car elevator, bee sanctuary
BC flu vaccine delivery delayed, not expected to affect vaccinations
BC communities protest transfer of funds to those hit by sawmill closures


Global BC

Young drivers brace for sticker shock as ICBC rolls out new rate structure
Class 4 licence written test required for ridesharing  drivers has no mention of ridesharing
'Deteriorating conditions' prompt call for special meeting on Oppenheimer Park
Vancouver anti-nicotine group demands TransLink remove Vape advertisements
Vancouver Police make 2 arrests in 1 of 3 of Downtown Eastside shootings
BC Liberals raise concerns over suspension of Rural Dividend Fund
Metro Vancouver mayors call for parties to commit to permanent transit fund


Vancouver Courier

BC Mayors seek federal transit funding commitments
Restore Rural Dividend Fund, Wilkinson tells NDP
Province increases childcare planning funds to $4 million
Vancouver councillors seek to 'bridge impasse' over Oppenheimer Park tent city
BC reveals who will participate in its upcoming money laundering inquiry
Earthquake readiness systems improving but gaps remain: experts
Burnaby protest group helping to close a major Vancouver intersection today
Problems of Downtown Eastside showing up on Musqueam reserve
Vancouver School District to support students taking part in climate strike
Parents, teachers have role to play in youth climate movement, supporters say
British Columbians cast wary eye on continued Hong Kong unrest
Vancouver police announce arrests, charges in DTES shooting


Georgia Straight

Two arrested in one of three recent Downtown Eastside Shootings
Kids will be allowed to cut class for climate change strike, Vancouver School Board says
Court grants injunction forbidding Alberta from 'turning off the taps" in oil dispute with BC


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