Friday, December 6, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, December 6, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, December 6, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver's first city-owned studio space opens as arts facilities continue to close
No matter what level you tax at, delivering value for the money is what really matters

CBC

Vancouver Councillor Rebecca Bligh resigns from NPA over board executive's anti-SOGI ties
TransLink urges municipalities to create single region-wide, ride-hailing business licence
Confirmed case of tuberculosis at Vancouver high school
SkyTrain workers could walk off the job as early as Monday after issuing 72 hours strike notice
These aren't accidents, they're crashes': Families of truck-crash victims pressure province for action
Fellow VPD officers may have helped detective obstruct misconduct investigation, lawyer alleges
'The most difficult student'" Education assistant reinstated after 'pushing' violent 9year old with autism
$7M approved to install tactile and braille signage at bus stops across Metro Vancouver
'Heading towards a climate reckoning': Victoria wants cruise ship-related emissions cut quickly


Vancouver Sun

James' Financial forecast calls for a few BC clouds, but mostly sun
SkyTrain workers issue 72 hour strike notice
Cost of three year deal with bus and SeaBus workers won't affect TransLink expansion plans
Vancouver councillor quits NPA, citing concerns over party's shift to 'far right'
Council takes aim at Granville Street hooligans with motion to double fines for fighting


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News

Victoria council chambers packed for ongoing environmental cruise ship discussions
City of Victoria accepts $1 million cheque from seniors home developer




Global BC

Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh resigns from NPA over alleged anti-SOGI board members
City renews safety concerns in Oppenheimer Park after fires sparked by propane heaters
Subdivision plans for North Vancouver waterfront delayed, developer says
Single case of infectious tuberculosis confirmed at Vancouver high school: health authority
Environmental spill from motorhome delays BC ferries sailing from Nanaimo
Chair of Police transition committee disputes Surrey Mayor's timeline for final report


Georgia Straight

NPA elected caucus declares its unequivocal support for LGBT community and SOGI 123 education program
Metro Vancouver's Sources Community Resources Society to receive provincial grant for food-based job training
Rebecca Bligh cites importance of inclusion as she quits NPA and becomes an independent councillor
SkyTrain workers' union issues 72 hour strike notice


Vancouver Courier

Councillor Rebecca Bligh resigns from NPA over anti-SOGI affiliation
Larch Street rental housing project continues to face neighbourhood opposition
Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers issue 72 hour strike notice
Never again: Burnaby mayor pledges controversial land sale last of its kind
Massive lineups form for TransLink's new 'Compass Mini' cards
TransLink to install braille signs at Metro Vancouver bus stops
More money, more breaks for Metro Van transit workers
BC economy sheds 18,200 jobs in November
In Vancouver, where even an alley goes for almost $3.8 million



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