Friday, November 22, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, November 22, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, November 22, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Readiness for a major earthquake in BC's South Coast is lacking, internal federal documents show
University of Victoria threatens disciplinary action if rowers speak about coach investigation
What's at risk in the BC Supreme Court hearing on health care? The future of our system


CBC

Newly unsealed documents reveal more details of probe into legislature suspensions
Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver names 9 clergymen in sex abuse scandal
Vancouver to consider rental-only zoning including 4 storey rentals on side streets
SkyTrain union and company return to bargaining table while bus drivers get ready to strike
Indigenous woman interrogated by RCMP over sexual assault claim leading protest at Kelowna detachment
Vancouver Island community to consider banning gas-powered leaf blowers
Controversial redevelopment plan would see Victoria's Old Town heritage building demolished


Vancouver Sun

Horgan calls for patience on some promises as BCTF gathers for protest
SkyTrain workers return to bargaining table with strike mandate
Catholic archdiocese of Vancouver aware of dozens of cases of sexual abuse since 1950's
RCMP investigation at the BC Legislature zeroes in on purchase of now infamous wood splitter
Developers skeptical proposed rental-boosting policies would get much update
COFI renews lobby for 'working forest' as measure to help revitalize forest sector


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Harbour authority considers options for condemned dock
139 room hotel might replace two Victoria heritage buildings
UVic threatens disciplinary action if athletes speak about coach investigation
Court win for children's representative opens door to era of cooperation


Victoria News

Three VicPD officers honoured with award of valour from Lieutenant Governor
Maritime Museum makes bid to move back into Bastion Square


Global BC

Majority of British Columbians not prepared for next severe winter storm: BC Hydro
ICBC to consider allowing pleasure-insured vehicles on roads longer if transit strike escalates
Province to review massive towing discounts given to excessive speeders and impaired drivers
Proposed timeline laid out for Vancouver ban on straws, plastic bags
Resolutions to watch for at BC NDP's annual convention this weekend
SkyTrain workers to return to bargaining table after voting for strike
Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver finds 36 cases of sexual assault


Vancouver Courier

36 BC priests in Vancouver archdiocese identified as allegedly involved in sexual abuse
130 unit supportive housing complex breaks ground in Surrey's Green Timbers Forest
SkyTrain staff vote 96.8 precent in favour of job action
Government 'using wrong tools' to address housing issues
British Columbians unprepared for big power outages


Georgia Straight

Alexandra Morton: Mark, set, go - reversing the salmon extinction trend
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver identifies nine clergy involved in sex abuse


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