Monday, December 9, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, December 9, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, December 9, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Experts say proposed property tax increases could be devastating for Vancouver's local businesses
Former Vancouver mayoral candidate Ken Sim alarmed at NPA swing to the right
Vancouver councillor proposes vacancy control for SRO hotels in case of sale


CBC

Officers 'not negligent' in overdose death of BC teen that went viral, police watchdog says
Indigenous student faces racist backlash for petition saying Secwepemc students should park free at university
First Nations Leadership Council calls for immediate state of emergency over Big Bar landslide
Kelowna MLA Steve Thomson plans to leave politics after a decade in the legilsature



Vancouver Sun

Talks go late into the night as SkyTrain shutdown looms
BC announces second hospital for fast-growing Surrey but construction years away
Billion dollar boom: UNDRIP opens the door to First Nations partnerships


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Development aims to bring new heart to Esquimalt's core




Victoria News

Colowood tops Grumpy Taxpayer$ 2019 Candy Cane Awards
Byelection to replace Victoria councillor set to cost more than $140,000



Global BC

Owner of notorious illegal North Vancouver hostel ordered to sell
Should Vancouver emulate San Diego's response to the crisis of homelessness?
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says leader from Lower Mainland would 'benefit' party
New hospital on the way for Surrey but shovels won't be in the ground until 2021 at the earliest
'It's not like television': Why you should know exactly where you are when calling 911
Assessed value of Lower Mainland homes to drop in 2020: BC Assessment


Georgia Straight

CUPE 7000 and BC Rapid Transit Company continue SkyTrain labour negotiations into the evening
After threat prompts lockdown at Surrey high school, RCMP arrest two 15 years olds
Mothers and fathers gather for photographs, begging for government action on overdose deaths
NPA director accuses me of 'institutional racism' and 'white privilege'
Law Society to require BC lawyers learn a competency in Indigenous issues
Premier John Horgan and Health Minister Adrian Dix expected to announce new acute-care hospital in Surrey
Kelowna- Mission MLA Steve Thomson to pass the torch, won't run for re-election


Vancouver Courier

Metro Vancouver transit riders warned to explore options as SkyTrain shutdown looms
DNV rejects subdivision of $115 million waterfront property
Richmond council denies fee reduction after meth lab cleanup
New BC overdose response leader is an addictions expert
Cavernous, 106 year old Burnaby reservoir exposed during demolition
No increased bus service during this week's SkyTrain shutdown



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