Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday/Tuesday, October 21 & 22, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Monday/Tuesday, October 21 & 22, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to attend Vancouver rally, invited to BC Legislature by Green leader
The witness Blanket, an installation of residential school artifacts, makes Canadian legal history
BC police commissioner highlights 'predatory behaviour' gun safety inn report

CBC

Vancouver passes bylaw allowing cemetery to share gravesites among multiple families
Parents of 12 year old drowning victim sue BC over safety concerns at man-made lake
Court rules former BC Hells Angel associate should be deported
RCMP won't proceed with new conduct charges after officer cleared of old ones
In election's wake, Trans Mountain still looms large in BC and beyond
Greta Thunberg says she didn't know about Victoria invite, but ferry emissions now an issue


Vancouver Sun

Former Hells Angels associate loses bid to stay in Canada
BC patients and families demand access to $700,000 a year drug for rare disease
Parties flip flop on FOI as their fortunes changes
BC government sees opportunities in federal minority election result

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria's new MP will resign from city council
BC speculation tax personal info can be collected and disclosed: privacy commissioner
BC Green Leader invites climate activist Greta Thunberg to BC Legislature


Victoria News

VicPD officer used siren, emergency lights to get kids to school: OPCC report
Federal NDP may support BC with major projects, Carole James says
Opposition to Trans Mountain won't change, BC minister says


Global BC

Fossil fuel reliant BC Ferries may keep Gret Thunberg away from Victoria
What does a Liberal minority government mean for the issues that matter to BC?
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg coming to Vancouver for climate strike

Vancouver Courier

Mayor's attack on Conservative leader politically foolish
80 percent of Metro Vancouver bus routes are slower than five years ago
Ferry terminal at YVR 'suggested' as province looks at BC Ferries' future
Public asked to weigh in at money laundering inquiry meetings
Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg to attend Vancouver rally Friday
Mayor Kennedy Stewart 'optimistic' Trudeau government will deliver for Vancouver


Georgia Straight

Greta Thunberg will join Sustainabiliteens at #FridaysforFuture climate strike at Vancouver Art Gallery

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