Thursday, November 21, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, November 21, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, November 21, 2019


Globe and Mail 

SkyTrain staff vote for strike action, adding to transit chaos
Vancouver launches aggressive new plan in bid to spark rental construction
BC NDP members criticize their own party's lack of action on drug harm-reduction
Vancouver's housing crisis doesn't need more planning. It needs more action
The future of private health care is on trial. It needs to win
Mayor says Trudeau appears open to safe opioid supply proposal in Vancouver


CBC

Metro Vancouver transit users told 10 percent of bus system could be affected Friday
If you live in BC, here's how much your mayor and councillors make
Kelowna business owners say they're leaving downtown because of homeless population
BC Teachers' Federation calls out province's teacher shortage in new ad
North Vancouver mayor announces independent review of pigeon ban amid conflict of interest allegations
Province staying out of transit dispute as full-scale strike looms
Inquest jury calls for better BC Jail policies after fatal inmate fight
Vancouver's empty homes tax boosts city coffers by almost $40M
Trudeau appears open to safe opioid supply proposal in Vancouver, mayor says


Vancouver Sun

Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike
Five traits of rebounding Vancouver housing market: Realtor
Eby gets an education on difficulty of cleaning up Liberals' ICBC mess
Four-storey apartment buildings could replace houses on more Vancouver side streets


Vancouver Province

As bus strike ramps up, so does pressure on Horgan to act

Victoria Times Colonist

Mind bending debate on time change strains Weaver-Horgan ties
Horgan says all sides have weekend to end Metro Vancouver transit dispute


Victoria News

UVic students return from Hong Kong amidst growing tension
Victoria residents face long holds for non-emergency police calls
ICBC, province urge residents to plan ahead for winter weather
Violence response procedures updated for BC schools, police


Global BC

Health group says 'price war' among vaping manufacturers is targeting young smokers
'I'm scared': Vancouver man who relies on home care says he'll be stranded by transit strike
Sicamous' $1M wildfire prevention plan to also provide an alternate energy source
Vancouver mayor says Trudeau 'open' to safe drug supply proposal to curb overdose crisis
4 in 5 British Columbians support a federal ban on single use plastic: Poll
BC's 911 operators, E-Comm heading to arbitration in contract dispute
BC government won't fast track ridesharing licences to ease potential transit strike pain
Children's development centre in Kelowna says its autism program is closing due to funding pressures
New Prairie envoy suggests Liberals open to tweaking new climate laws like tanker ban


Vancouver Courier

City of Vancouver staff recommend against increasing Empty Homes Tax Rate
Six storey rental housing zones proposed for Vancouver
City of Vancouver issues extreme weather alert, opens additional shelter space
BC government rolls out more funding for student mental health programs
Horgan says all sides have weekend to end Metro Vancouver transit dispute
Union representing Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers agrees to mediation
ICBC urges drivers to prepare for winter before snow hits Vancouver next week
Legal aid staff start work-to-rule job action


Georgia Straight

VSB food programs should be improved, not cut
Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart meets infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna and Trudeau
City administrators say no to higher empty homes tax pledged by Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart
NDP MLA Janet Routledge highlights dangers of politicians "stoking the narrative of rage, fear and mistrust'



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