Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, October 1, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Surrey officials cancel talks on replacing RCMP with new municipal police force
Vancouver says commuter traffic should continue through Strathcona despite homeowner's objections


CBC

Brain cancer patient turned away from Kamloops hospital to be remembered with a room in his name
Shipping container homes a 'win-win' for homeless on Vancouver Island
Teens from across BC join We for She conference to promote female leadership
Island Health takes control of seniors care home after more than 40 complaints
Gary Lenz resigns as BC's sergeant at arms, citing irreparable damage to reputation
Attempted murder charge possible for RCMP officer in BC shooting
'Don't abandon someone': North Shore Rescue calls out group for leaving hiker alone


Vancouver Sun

Lower Lonsdale quickly becoming region's new brewery district
Vancouver Council delays decision on east-west arterial road
Crown considers charges against Grand Forks RCMP officer
Premature outrage over gas gouging in BC? That's now under review
Sergeant at arms Gary Lenz under cloud at BC Legislature
City of Vancouver working to halt theft of heritage building plaques

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

49 running for seven Island seats one candidates rough ride


Victoria News

BC senior's $368 ticket for cellphone in cupholder sparks debate
Premier John Horgan visits BC town with long-standing links to Yukon
City of Victoria calls on artists to help fill empty storefronts
Complaint raises Sooke byelection concerns
Liberal Party salmon farm pledge 'destructive' industry group says
BC Paramedics get employment stability in new union contract


Global BC

BC Senior slapped with $368 distracted driving fine for cell phone in cup holder
BC Sergeant at Arms Gary Lenz resigns days before Police Act investigation to be released
Massey crossing task force to pick from bridge, tunnel, combo options Wednesday
IIO report could see charges of attempted murder, assault after officer-involved Grand Forks shooting
'Dangerous' men who escaped Vancouver Island prison to be sentenced
BC Liberal MLA Ben Stewart returning to caucus after being cleared by Elections BC


Vancouver Courier

Strathcona residents urge Vancouver council to calm traffic on Prior Street
City of Vancouver identifies worker killed in workplace accident
This Burnaby building's battle over smoking has disintegrated into spying


Georgia Straight

City of Vancouver expresses condolences after engineering employee dies in workplace accident
Sections of Garibaldi Provincial Park closed for October in order to give bears their space
Uber, Lyft and fleets of independent contractors will hurt BC labour protections, BC Fed warns
Elections BC clears Kelowna West MLA Ben Stewart in review of political contribution

The Tyee

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