Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, November 23 & 24, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday/Sunday, November 23 & 24, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Kelowna RCMP detachment so overworked that it hurts its ability to 'investigate crime' city report says
Vancouver school lunch program should not be cut or changed, for now at least


CBC

'Really fed up': In BC Interior, some businesses are vowing to leave downtowns
'Leave your armour at the door': How bonding is helping Indigenous men heal body, mind and spirit
Grooming forests could be making fires worse, researchers warn
Metro Vancouver residents brace for transit strike Wednesday
City of Surrey removes tents, belongings from tent city after new shelter opens
How BC NDP resolutions could change the future of elections in the province
UBC votes to divest $380M from fossil fuels, but students demand more

Vancouver Sun

NDP government set sights on a majority government in 2021
Metro Vancouver looks at banning drone takeoffs, landings in regional parks
Sentencing hearing for former Burns Lake Mayor set for Tuesday
BC preps its priority requests for the new federal cabinet
New lawsuit, alleging abuse by a former corrections office, claims BC jails need 'systemic fix'
The Village designed from ground up to accommodate people living with dementia
BC NDP  resolutions include offering free menstrual products at public buildings

BC Teachers rally outside NDP convention after rejecting contract offer


Vancouver Province

Barbecue-loving MLA could get char-broiled in nomination fight


Victoria Times Colonist

Glaring split as NDP and teachers' union hold competing assemblies
Oak Bay councillor wants to band gas leaf blowers
New anchor tenant confirmed for Hillside shopping centre - but who is it?


Victoria News

Saanich council in the final stages of permitting cannabis production
Saanich says Shelbourne  Street Improvement Project to being in 2020
John Horgen touts accomplishments at BC NDP convention


Global BC

Vancouver's empty homes tax should stay at 1% to ensure it's still being paid: staff
'No load is worth your life': Video shows truck narrowly avoiding vehicles on BC highway
BC NDP resolutions include lowering voting age, free menstrual products in public buildings
12K signature petition against Rutland supportive housing project headed to Legislature
BC Indigenous activists rally ahead of court ruling on compensation for separated children
Vancouver may increase fines for public fighting, tie unpaid tickets to credit ratings
City planner says driving in Metro Vancouver will be 'shockingly hard' if transit strike escalates 
Business pushes back against Vernon's downtown cannabis store cap
Human rights complaint filed against Vancouver School Board over student's racist video
Surrey tent city residents accused city of forcing them out with no time to gather belongings
Changes to BC building code address secondary suites, energy efficiency
BC Teachers' Federation runs informaiton campaign outside BC NDP conventions


Vancouver Courier

Burbs and boondocks lure Vancouver investors
BC's liquor laws are unfair to beer lovers
NDP and Liberals tussle over labour rights vs. Indigenous rights


Georgia Straight

Majoritarianism may ensure Vancouver won't get wards, continuing to deprive minorities of seats on council
Teachers upstage NPD love-in with demonstration outside Victoria Conference Centre
UBC board of governors committee opts for partial and not full divestment from fossil fuel companies

The Tyee

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