Monday, November 4, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, November 4, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, November 4, 2019


Globe and Mail 

While government consults, and consults some more, logging in B.C.'s old growth forests continues
BC Police watchdog recommends charges against officers in stolen pickup crash



CBC

Pigeon feud: North Vancouver approves ban targeting councillor's neighbourhood
Province spending $2M to open 8 new legal clinics across B.C.
BC cryptocurrency exchange shuts doors owing more than $16M to customers
Don't wait. Get your flu shot, health officials say
'Highly stressed': Parts of BC's gas fields may be more prone to fracking quakes, scientists finding


Vancouver Sun

NDP slow to fulfil affordable housing targets, report says
MLA and Haisla leader poses questions on UNDRIP
Vancouver Mayor looks back on first year on the job
University of Northern BC Faculty Association issues 72 hour strike notice
Union eyes bus driver overtime ban that could park 10% of fleet


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Diving into the ICBC debate in the Legislature
Politicians silent on access to family doctors



Victoria News

CRD issues warning of toxic algae bloom at Thetis Lake
Victoria homeowners part of second class action spec tax challenge
ICBC needs brokers, online renewals 'not a priority' David Eby says


Global BC

University of Northern BC faculty issue 72 hour strike notice
Penalties for high-risk BC drivers caught breaking the rules just jumped 20 per cent
BC regulators probe 2 cryptocurrency exchanges after websites disappear
Lead levels in Prince Rupert drinking water could point to BC wide problems
Is Canada's tap water safe? Thousands of test results show high lead levels across the country


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver renews call for bus service on East First Avenue
Some 'moderate income' rental homes might be on the way
Province invests $2 million in legal clinics
Avoid 'going viral' by getting a flu shot
Vancouver should hedge its bets in combating vehicle pollution
Ride hailing's rough road ahead in BC
Metro Vancouver home sales jump 45.5% to well above 10 year average
Scaling back transit expansion 'off the table': Mayor's Council chair
BC ride-hailing firms target niche markets to compete with Uber and Lyft
BC will need significantly more power for electric vehicles: study


Georgia Straight

Vandals cause over $100,000 in damage to telecommunication lines in Burnaby
Downtown Vancouver tops list of neighbourhoods with short-term rentals
TransLink Mayors' Council chair Johnathan Cote expresses disappointment over Unifor's position on bus expansion


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