Sunday, December 29, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, December 28 & 29, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday December 28 & 29, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Tenants of new rental project in Langford scrambling for places to stay over holidays after safety issues raised
Immigrant seniors in BC share their love of learning English through music
Review finds insufficient oversight led to BC Ferries crew members falling overboard during drill


CBC

New industry develops around sucking carbon dioxide out of atmosphere
Impaired driving in BC is still a deadly problem despite more deterrents than ever
'Crazy busy': Boom from $40B LNG plant in northwestern BC leaves communities scrambling to keep up
'I can imagine people getting sick': East Vancouver apartment tenants without heat, hot water
BC mill bucks trend with expansion amid downturn in forest industry
BC Ferries accident caused by informal workaround after rescue boats replaces: TSB
BC's first hybrid electric ferries to arrive next month
We asked BC's political leaders what 2020 holds. Here's what they said


Vancouver Sun

Ban on foam cups and containers in Vancouver goes into effect on January 1
New urban parks are more than big grassy fields for playing sports
2020 is the time for Japanese Canadians to 'grab' redress


Vancouver Province

 A look back at a year of fact and friction tales in BC Politics


Victoria Times Colonist

Two people who died after attack in Duncan were targeted: police
Lifeboat changes, lack of supervision led to ferry mishap
BC Youth parliamentarians put fresh voices to work at Legislature
Allowing private health care won't reduce wait times


Victoria News

Washington State Ferries suspends service to Sidney for Weekend
North Saanich won't ask cannabis related company for financial contribution
Second victim identified in BC Christmas Eve attack


Global BC

Impaired driving critics say ridesharing could have prevented fatal Vancouver crash
We're human beings': East Vancouver apartment tenants without heat, hot water for over a week
New lawsuit alleges former Kelowna social worker stole from Indigenous girl in care
'Small amount' of potash spilled after train derailment near BC-Alberta border
Woman injured in Christmas Eve homicide on Vancouver Island dies in hospital


Georgia Straight

Documentary filmmaker counters RCMP's to discredit Guardian story about Gidimt'en raid
BC Human Rights Tribunal keeps identities secret in complaint by worker against restaurant and senior staff



Vancouver Courier

BC seeks temporary custody for alleged Todd blackmailer
2020 will be kind to BC housing market, technology sector
10 years of education in Vancouver full of change and stagnation
BC youth parliamentarians put fresh voices to work at Legislature
Lifeboat changes, lack of supervision led to ferry mishap
What if you spotted a prince? 'I'd do nothing'


The Tyee

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