Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 30, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, October 30, 2019


Globe and Mail 

BC high schools caught up in Hong Kong-China dispute
Report on Toronto, Vancouver  traffic reveals outsized health risks posed by trucks and SUV's
B.C. to introduce time-change law but not in time for Sunday's fall change
Electrical crews from BC to assist in California as wildfires rage in parts of the state

CBC

Bear's stinky sojourn in vehicle takes away that new car smell
MLA unhappy after Shawnigan lake landfill closure deadline extended
Saanich teachers sacrificing paycheques to stand with striking support workers
BC would need at least double the power to electrify ground transportation by 2055: study
BC climate plan changes hold government accountable, minister says
Translink's first double-decker bus officially hits the streets in Metro Vancouver
Troubled BC expedition cruise company owes thousands in wages, former employee says
How Canadian time zones will work if BC stops changing clocks twice a year
West Vancouver mayor chastises council for failing to apply climate change policies it had just passed


Vancouver Sun

Ending Bridge tolls has cost BC $486 million and counting
Crazed passenger spits on TransLink bus driver
BC will need huge power supply increase to electrify transportation industry: report
Desperate ICBC tried to sell its web address to Chinese bank accused of money-laundering
BC to introduce time-change law but clocks will still fall back on Sunday
Significant increase n health spending planned for BC
New delay added to launch of ride-hailing in BC
Broadway subway construction will come with disruptions, plans suggest
New bill mandates annual reports on BC's climate pollution reduction


Vancouver Province

With red ink set to flow, NDP plays the blame game


Victoria Times Colonist

BC to introduce time-change law but not in time for Sunday's fall change
We'll get a railway up and running, says Island Corridor Foundation
After three days of job action, frustration in Saanich School District
Shawnigan Lake landfill company teeters on brink of forfeiture
Whistleblower law will require more resources


Victoria News

BC government adds to latest greenhouse gas emission targets
BC set to change law to stick with daylight saving time
It's still OK to put gravel on your driveway, rural BC farmers told


Global BC

Sleep expert says BC should stay on Standard time rather than switch to Daylight Saving
TransLink unsure what to expect as Metro Vancouver bus, SeaBus driver strike looms
Ridesharing could be further delayed in BC, Passenger Transportation Board letter suggests
Sea level rise may be '3 times worse' than expected. Here's how it could impact Metro Vancouver
BC government establishing interim greenhouse gas emission targets to hit 2030 goal
BC government to introduce legislation Thursday to make Daylight Saving Time permanent


Vancouver Courier

BC government cracks down on unlicensed Vancouver cannabis dispensaries
BC to introduce time-change law but not in time for Sunday's fall change
Metro Vancouver needs 30,000 new rental unites in next two years: analyst
Health effects of emissions on people near roads needs study: report
Out of control bus passenger spits on driver in Burnaby
Whistleblower law will require more resources


Georgia Straight

Unions likely won't help Unifor if there's a transit strike in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver park to be reconfigured for new Marpole community centre and outdoor pool


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