Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, December 7 & 8, 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 7 & 8, 2019


Globe and Mail 

LNG industry long way off with plan to help meet climate targets, Environment Minister says
Indigenous trusts provide much need capital to expand small businesses
Care for Seniors suffered as Retirement Concepts battle labour shortage with hires not checked for required training
Ottawa's promise to monitor BC care-home sale appears to be broken
SkyTrain union says three-day shutdown will begin on Tuesday


CBC

Premier, health minister expected to unveil plans for new hospital in Surrey Monday
Vancouver Island rescue society prepares for influx of bald eagles in need of help
'Where have all the lifeguards gone? Shortage forces northern BC pools to reduce hours
BC aims for better patient care by increasing safety of healthcare workers
Vancouver Island race track abandons expansion plan, take legal action against municipality
Full SkyTrain service shutdown planned for Tuesday, union says
Province to give $10.4M for new Hornby school after 2018 blaze
BC treaty commissioner expects UDNRIP bill to speed treaty talks, more deals


Vancouver Sun

Metro Vancouver commuters gear up for potential SkyTrain shutdown
Pressure on to move rocks the size of 'houses and cars' at Big Bar landslide
'Time to get a deal done': Full SkyTrain shutdown planned for Tuesday morning
Forestry crisis is a huge risk to BC NDP

Vancouver Province

Interior towns fighting for future out of forestry's downturn

Victoria Times Colonist

By-election to fill Victoria Council seat could cost $170,000, report says
A new heart rises in Esquimalt's core
Awards for Indigenous students honour VIU grad killed in crash
Saving money needs toe be bigger priority for Victoria councillors


Victoria News

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Global BC

SkyTrain workers plan to shut the system down for three days. Here's what you need to know
After mayor chosen by draw, Peachland looks to change election rules
'A million dollars so far': Oppenheimer Park camp sees rising city costs, 53% spike in police calls
BC detox centre mistakenly gives away woman's ID, bank cards:' my whole life'
Vancouver party bus operator slapped with $27K fine for carrying minors, alcohol
City of Kelowna hiring company to find illegal short-terms rentals
An NPA board member was accused of attending an anti-SOGI event. It was a different man
Vancouver mayor promises more promises in wake of downtown violent shoplifting spike


Georgia Straight

Far more transparency could help NPA board alleviate public concerns about a right wing takeover
NPA president says there's no evidence that secretary or treasurer anti- SOGI 123 statements
NPA councillor Lisa Dominato supports Rebecca Bligh's decision to quit her party


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver ranked second most bike friendly city in Canada
City's inability to economize sticks taxpayers with a bigger bill
SkyTrain strike: Union announces three-day shut down starting Tuesday
NPA elected caucus declares 'unequivocal' support for Vancouver's LGBTQ2 community
Switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time reckless: sleep scientists
YVR wants TransLink to extend rapid transit south of the Fraser
Excessive-speed fines haven't changed in 10 years. Time to raise 'em

The Tyee

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