Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, October 17, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, October 17, 2019


Globe and Mail 

BC coalition shows Greens and NDP can get along
Workers at four Vancouver hotels agree to new contract; job security, higher wages
Charges will not proceed against a B.C. officer involved in a non-fatal shooting


CBC

Municipalities say they're still waiting for their share of  cannabis cash
BC Lottery winners have lost more than $20M in expired prizes over last ten years
Island communities struggle to provide shelter for homeless
New contract ends strike at 3 Vancouver hotels, but workes still off the job at Hotel Georgia
Cities urge voters to consider what federal parties offer at local level
Cruise ship industry responds to Victoria's motion to reduce emissions
Vernon business wants portable toilets back on its property. City says nope
High profile BC Mountie with PTSD says support system is 'broken' and 'in crisis'


Vancouver Sun

Liberals hope Wilkinson won't have to force out two baggage-packing MLA's
Protestors call for Hong Kong democracy outside NBA game in Vancouver
Deal on wood pellets to Japan to help BC's struggling forest industry: Horgan
Former Kamloops Bishop Adam Exner testifies at sex assault trial


Vancouver Province

The case of the missing booze and the missing ex-Speaker


Victoria Times Colonist

Installing Shore Power is 'top priority' cruise ship industry tells Victoria mayor
More cruise ship traffic brings more emissions, but pollutants reduced: report
Oil companies are just asking for intervention


Victoria News

School District launches survey for George Jay Elementary name change
Greater Victoria developer rushes to demolish historic wall before Oak Bay applies heritage permit
With $3M investment, Camosun College offers first sonography program on Vancouver Island
$775-million wastewater project on track to be completed on time, within new budget
Japanese buyer expands wood pellet contract with BC's Pinnacle


Global BC

Transportation Safety Board to investigate sunken tug in BC's Howe Sound
Victoria council approves motion to cap cruise ships, seek climate-friendly power
As Richmond bans vaping ads, province urged to take action amid illnesses
BC company signs major deal to export wood pellets to Japan, won't start until 2023
Six garbage habituated bears killed on Thanksgiving weekend near West Kelowna
Surrey RCMP issue warning after spike in brazen break-and-enters
NBA-China controversy comes to Vancouver, protest planned at preseason game


Vancouver Courier

Strike ends at Vancouver Hyatt, Westin Bayshore and Pinnacle hotels
Mayor's council releases voters guide on transportation
Public attitudes toward pot hold steady as legalization turns 1


Georgia Straight

Rail blockade set up to stop shipment of pipes for $9.3 billion Trans Mountain expansion project
BC reports first probably case of vaping-related illness
The Scholastic book fair problem

The Tyee

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