Friday, October 4, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, October 4, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, October 4, 2019

The resignation of Jinny Sims

Minister of Citizens' Services Jinny Sims resigns after RCMP investigation announced
BC cabinet minister Jinny Sims resigns amid RCMP investigation
MLA Jinny Sims resigns from cabinet, pending RCMP Probe
BC Cabinet Minister resigns as special prosecutor appointed
BC citizens' services minister Jinny Sims resigns from cabinet amid RCMP investigation


Globe and Mail 

Massive 'trip diary' project finds a surprising number of Vancouver area residents walk to work, shopping, etc


CBC

Residents around Kootenay Lake rally to show how ferry strike is disrupting lives
Hong Kong tensions spill over at Burnaby high school
Police track down and interview witnesses to alleged druggings at UBC
RCMP inspector says allegations he mishandled employees' romance left him feeling 'betrayed'
Grandview- Woodland resistance to housing project exasperates density advocates
Group calls for plastic pellet regulation after finding widespread pollution
Teachers' federation cries foul over public statement on negotiations
Husky finds buyer for Prince George oil refinery


Vancouver Sun

Once abhorred, foreign buyers tax no mainstream in Canada
Anbang's purchase of BC Seniors homes under renewed criticism
Tunnel vision over traffic congestion, forestry relief with old money
Affordable housing parks tax requisitions will be part of Vancouver budget talks


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

North Cowichan council rejects $37M plan to expand Motorsport facility
Salmon industry withdraws from eco-certification plan
Portrait of Queen to return to Sidney Council chamber
Foreign owners, fewer workers hurt care homes





Victoria News

Mysterious nurdle pellets washing up on Vancouver Island traced back to Fraser River Source
McKenzie Interchange work means Friday night lane closures
Mayors of Victoria and German city of Dortmund meet to talk innovation
MLA wants guarantee for religious dress in BC Legislature


Global BC

BC woman plans human rights complaint after mobility scooter banned from recycling depot
Industrial plastic pellets spilling into Fraser River, Salish Sea: environmental group
2018's BC Wildfires burned an area half the size of Vancouver Island. 2019's were the size of Kelowna
Fortis BC applying to install 1M wireless gas meters across BC


Vancouver Courier

North Van and Squamish nation halt Lower Capilano Road shortcut to Lions Gate
Still time for locals to save on V2V sailings
New closures announced for Patullo Bridge
Drug policy researchers, academics, doctors descend on Vancouver
Why is Vancouver the only major city in Canada without an Auditor General?


Georgia Straight

TransLink transit operators and maintenance workers will hold strike vote on October 10


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous





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