Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, October 16, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart warns against Scheer-led government
U.S. officials dispute British tourists' claim that they crossed border accidentally
First probably case of vaping-related illness identified in BC


CBC

'Not an easy decision': Officer in charge of Surrey RCMP leaving the local force
Richmond bans ads linked to vaping on city property
Family arrested after driving through BC ditch into Washington state sent back to U.K.
HPV vaccine cut rates of cervical pre-cancer by 57% in BC women
First probably case of vaping-related illness confirmed in BC
Saanich library closed until end of year due to flood damage
'Not an easy decision:' Officer in charge of Surrey RCMP leaving the local force 
Province asking for public input on how to better support people with disabilities
Vancouver council to consider ban on buying fireworks



Vancouver Sun

Cannabis legalization costing BC communities millions
Fireworks lobby to fight proposed sales ban in Vancouver
Map shows Vancouver areas likely to see quake damage as city preps for ShakeOut
MLA well-liked by colleagues, but not by his leaders


Vancouver Province

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


Victoria Times Colonist

BC logs its first case of vaping illness with more suspected: health officer
Victoria speeds up plans to save smaller trees
BC at the back of the line in opioid suit


Victoria News

BC calls for new caribou habitat restoration projects
ICBC willing to loosen grip on driver claim data, David Eby Says


Global BC

One year after cannabis legalization, BC minister says there's still work to do
Canadian baby boomers who admit to using pot years ago getting banned from U.S., lawyer says
HPV immunization program in BC cuts rates of pre-cancer in women, study says
UK family held for weeks by ICE for 'accidentally' crossing border released back home
Vancouver Council to debate ban on sale of Halloween fireworks
BC health officials confirm province's first potential vaping-related illness
Vancouver mayor says Scheer government would be 'worse than Stephen Harper'
Illicit drug deaths: Latest stats show small BC communities also impacted by opioid crisis
Surrey's top cop moving on to provincial RCMP post amid police transition


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver Mayor: Andrew Scheer as prime minister would be 'disaster for city'
Cannabis retailers battle regulations, black market
BC logs its first case of vaping illness with more suspected: health officer
Vancouver continues to outpace the rest of BC in overdose deaths
Map shows Vancouver areas likely to see quake damage as city preps for ShakeOut
Principal suspended for not telling mother of 'inappropriate touching'
BC teachers worry some students won't count when it comes to class composition
BC at back of the line in opioid suit


Georgia Straight

Extinction Rebellion plans snake march through downtown Vancouver during Friday afternoon rush-hour traffic
Decline in BC overdose deaths continues but numbers remain devastatingly high
Danger of liquefaction at False Creek Flats of new St. Paul's Hospital flagged by City of Vancouver
Port Moody mayor Rob Vagramov takes second leave of absence while facing sexual assault charge

The Tyee

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