Monday, November 11, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday: November 9-11, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday, November 9-11, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Kelowna RCMP vow to investigate why 37 per cent of sex-assault complaints are deemed unfounded
John Coope's fight against invasive species in Vnacouver has garnered him a lifetime achievement award
Vancouver's commercial real estate boom faces some ominous signs
BC teachers reject mediator's recommendation to accept three-year contract offer.
BC teacher contract negotiations with Public School Employer's Association reach deadlock
The power to say 'no' to resource projects: In B.C.'s north, an indigenous community develops shared success


CBC

Crowds gather to mark Remembrance Day across British Columbia
She fled domestic abuse. Now she and her daughter are victims of the housing crisis
Saanich students still out of school on Tuesday as strike enters 3rd week
Tolko Kelowna mill closure marks end of the line for decades-old facility
Barge hull 'compromised' after hitting ground on Quadra Island
BC rental crisis goes far beyond impact of short term rentals, say experts
RCMP warn over 'spoofing' scams where calls appear to be from police


Vancouver Sun

Should the NDP government go big if it is pushed into a deficit?
Tuesday morning calm expected on TransLink labour front, union to release an advisory in the morning
Barge runs aground off Quadra Island but no injuries or sign of pollution



Vancouver Province

You can't renew ICBC online, so it's costing you a fortune


Victoria Times Colonist

Thousands attend Remembrance Day ceremonies around Island
Re-floating plan being studied for barge that ran aground at Quadra Island
Open house to gauge opinion on Vic High land-swap plan
Talks off as school strike heads for week 3


Victoria News

Thousands line the streets around the Legislature for Remembrance Day ceremony in Victoria


Global BC

Thousands gather in Vancouver to honour Canada's veterans for Remembrance Day
Group honours animals that died in war at Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony
Metro Vancouver transit strike: Here's how your commute may be affected
'Um, I think no': Burnaby 8 Rinks to be known as Scotia Barn, to much disappointment
Years after Hockeyville win, Lumby arena reno to start this spring
'Stop gouging us': As B.C. gas prices drop, why are coastal communities still paying more?
BC rental crisis goes far beyond impact of short-term rentals, expert say


Vancouver Courier

BC craft brewers booming as big beer sales slow
Could electric seaplanes be coming to Vancouver?
BC adds 15,300 jobs in October, reversing  months of losses


Georgia Straight

Highway 99 to remain closed north of Lilloet until slide activity subsides
Grounded barge may be towed away from Quadra Island today
Let's partner with housing providers to get serious about Vancouver's rental shortfall



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