Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, November 13, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, November 13, 2019


Globe and Mail 

BC mother takes school district to court over Indigenous smudging ritual in class
Sex assault charge against BC mayor stayed due to 'alternative measures'
Talks break off for union representing 900 Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers


CBC

Family of RCMP officer denied compensation from class action lawsuit following her death
BC to announce new rules to curb youth vaping as public health concerns increase
More bad news for transit riders as talks involving SkyTrain workers collapse
Port Moody mayor will not be prosecuted for alleged sexual assault after Crown stays charge
Vancouver School Board management recommends cuts to culinary arts courses
BC forest industry trade mission seeks to calm foreign investors' concerns about downturn


Vancouver Sun

Sex-assault charge against Port Moody mayor stayed
BCUC decision opens door to First Nations energy projects, but stifles economic opportunities
Horgan suspects a gas gouge, but lacks facts
Virtual walk in clinics undermine primary care


Vancouver Province

BC government and teachers' union on collision course. Again


Victoria Times Colonist

Students worry about their futures as school strike stubbornly persists
Five BC Transit trips cancelled in Greater Victoria on Wednesday morning
NDP government would compound hypocrisy if it appeals court ruling


Victoria News

Provincial funding allows Greater Victoria immigrants, refugees better access
BC forest industry trade mission finding new markets in China


Global BC

BC to unveil 3 ministry plan to crackdown on youth vaping
'These are my legs': BC man says WestJet dragging its feet to repair wheelchair
Agricultural Land Commission rejects fine dining restaurant at luxury Okanagan winery
Vernon councillor proposes homeless campers use city hall grounds
SkyTrain union opens door to possible job action amid stalled contract talks


Vancouver Courier

Forestry minister forges ahead in China, steers clear of diplomatic concerns
New legal clinic to open in Surrey
Union representing SkyTrain considers possible strike action
Modernize privacy laws now, BC commissioner urges
NDP government would compound hypocrisy if it appeals court ruling
Condo tower and office building proposed for large site near Oakridge Centre
BC government grappling with multiple labour disputes by public-sector unions



Georgia Straight

Green Technology Education Centre will host Crisis and Hope Town Hall in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood
Metro Vancouver floats idea of electric passenger vessels on Fraser River
Does education pay? Research suggests investing in postsecondary schooling can yield dividends


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