Friday, November 15, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, November 15, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, November 15, 2019


Globe and Mail 

'We're criminalizing poverty': BC residents hit with eviction notices after discovering their community is zoned as a campground
Two BC First Nations drop out of court challenge, sign deals with Trans Mountain
Kelowna mayor apologizes for response to report on unfounded sexual assaults
Mayor worries of 'mob violence' in Surrey as police investigate video
Bus drivers stage one-day overtime ban as Metro Vancouver transit strike continues


CBC

Teacher taken off the job in Prince George after previous discipline became public
'Nothing is off the table': Province asking for input on long-term plans for BC Ferries
Video of 'mob violence' in Surrey prompts RCMP investigation and outrage from the mayor
UBC advises exchange students in Hong Kong to leave amid clashes
2 BC First Nations drop out of court challenge to Trans Mountain pipeline
Fix in the works but who will pay for upgrades to deadly Vancouver Island logging road
MEC used 'scare tactics' to warn workers against organizing, union says


Vancouver Sun

'Why are we being charged so much?' comparing gas prices across BC causes confusion
Horgan to offer 'ideas' to crack mystery of pumped up BC gas prices
Surrey mayor calls youth brawling videos 'repugnant', Mounties investigating




Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

'Cautious optimism' that deal is near to end Sannich School District strike
Victoria councillors seek taxpayer's support for 50% pay hike
She cited the law but that wasn't good enough for BC Government



Victoria News

Victoria councillors ask taxpayers for opinions on 55 per cent wage increase
More people are being evicted from subsidized housing inVictoria experts say
Victoria Police Department requests $1.5 million increase for 2020 budget



Global BC

Canadian sailor rescued by US Coast Guard from naval vessel in Puget Sound
UBC urges exchange students to leave Hong Kong as violent protests continue
2 BC First Nations drop out of Trans Mountain court challenge, sign deals with corporation
New data shows 'shocking' number of vehicles impounded in BC for excessive speeding
Transit workers are refusing to work overtime. How much does the system rely on it?
Surrey 'mob violence' caught on video leads to RCMP investigation, mayor calls for action
Grand Forks residents rally, say they remain in limbo over post-flood buyout plan
Stranded container barge re-floated, moved after running aground on Quadra island
BC Premier visits Vancouver Island road to discuss safety plan after fatal bus crash
BC RCMP facing financial shortfall of more than $10M, prompting cuts to some services
Indigenous Tourism accord signed in Kelowna to help boost growing economic sector
Kelowna mayor backtracking on unconditional support for RCMP sex assault investigations


Vancouver Courier

Surrey mob violence focus of police investigation
Pipeline protestors block trucks headed for Burnaby tank farm
Vancouver Park Board to begin annual rock scaling in Stanley Park
Donor sues UBC law school for failing to put his name on all its degrees
City-wide plan kickoff gets critical reception from Vancouver artists


Georgia Straight

Gang of pipe-wielding thugs go on rampage in Surrey parking lot
After transit talks break down, disruptions to continue - union
City leaf pickup and street clearing dates announced


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