Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, October 8, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, October 8, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Former BC sergeant-at-arms lied about spending scandal, independent report finds


CBC

Port Moody council asks mayor to step down until his court case is heard
'A cautionary tale!: Legal battle erupts over alleged $20K type in New West condo sale
Forget Fall: Snow flurries hit Lower Mainland mountain resorts
BC government looks to carve out rules for electric scooters
Former BC sergeant-at-arms lied to investigators report says
Grand Forks won't approve request to use city park for homeless camp this winter
Teck Resources cutting BC jobs after price of coal plunges


Vancouver Sun

Eby rules out changes to lessen ICBC rate shock
Former BC sergeant at arms 'failed to tell the truth' during investigation
Brickbats from Premier instead of deserved accolades
BC proposes changes to Gaming Control Act to support First Nations communities
Labour Board shuts down Vernon attempt to remove fire captain over sex in office
BC government considers new laws for e-scooters, electric unicylces, Segways and more


Vancouver Province

The curious case of Jinny Sim's cellphone, laptop and iPad


Victoria Times Colonist

Former BC sergeant-at-arms 'failed to tell the truth' during probe: report
Victoria to name park for former mayor Peter Pollen
Proposed Gaming Control Act change would give First Nations 7 per cent of BC Lottery Income
Weaver takes own advice, quits while he is ahead


Victoria News

Victoria students, climate activists urge province for protection beyond a plastic bag ban
Laurel Point Park renamed after former Victoria Mayor
Local Green MLA Adam Olsen has not ruled out running for leader of provincial Greens


Global BC

BC's former sergeant-of-arms Gary Lenz accused of 'egregious breach of trust'
Port Moody council to vote on wether Mayor Bob Vagramov should step aside again
Vernon patients face long ultrasound wait times
BC Federation of Labour calls for boycott on four Vancouver hotels in support of striking voters
Emily Carr University to remain closed for another week after suspicious fire
30 storey tower proposed for Vancouver's Commercial Broadway Station
BC Government considers opening the road to e-scooters, electric unicycles, Segways
VPD defends handling of day-long climate change protest on Burrard Bridge


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver councillor's push for Independent oversight will be difficult but necessary
Surrey developer Bob Cheema files defamation suit against Coun. Jack Hundial
Teens want province to tackle 'throw away plastic economy'
Big insurance-price jump for out-of-province drivers


Georgia Straight

Emily Carr University delays reopening until after Thanksgiving as fire cleanup continues
What do police really think about Extinction Rebellion? Check out this video
With 10 arrests on Burrard Bridge, Extinction Rebellion is just getting started in Vancouver


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