Thursday, December 12, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, December 12, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, December 12, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Third China-owned senior care facility in BC placed under government management amid concerns over health, safety of residents
Prestigious animation studio Moving Picture Company set to shut Vancouver operation
Metro Vancouver mayors agree to create joint rid-hailing licence, alleviating worries about consumer choice
Vancouver's proposed property-tax hike is huge - and necessary


CBC

Man in serious condition after shooting at Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park
'British Columbians are paying too much': BC attorney general freezes ICBC's rate-application
Province adds sulphur dioxide monitoring to Kitimat as concern over air quality concerns
Vancouver Island Health takes over operations of Victoria seniors home after damning report
Baby Boomers bulge pushes percentage of seniors in BC higher, report says
'Road Zipper' to bring rush hour relief for Alex Fraser Bridge commuters
Burns Lake community trust 'broken' after sentencing of former mayor for sex crimes

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver council approves first rental buildings under pilot project
Help for coastal forestry contractors on its way, Horgan says
Vancouver rolls out holiday overnight parking campaign
Mayors' Council rakes regional approach to Metro Vancouver ride hailing business licenses
Both Weaver and NDP a bit restless about Green Party Leadership change
Grand chief sues BC First Nations Health Authority over alleged conflict of interest


Vancouver Province

Combative Wilkinson ready to rumble if NDP call snap election


Victoria Times Colonist

Island Health takes control of Victoria seniors home; concerns about staffing, cleanliness
BC Transit pays $2,500 each for fare boxes instead of $13,000 after hunting online


Victoria News

Victoria Foundation's community grants support 109 local non-profits
BC seniors need better vaccine protection, advocate says


Global BC

1 man in hospital after shooting at Oppenheimer Park
Surrey's mayor says 'large amount' of residents don't want ridesharing. Here's what the numbers say
'We have bills to pay': Kater drivers left in the lurch as company pulls the plug at Christmas
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank has a 'critical gap' in volunteers. Here's how you can help
Drive BC's highway webcam network grows by 30 cameras, 71 more views
Metro Vancouver green-lights single, regional ridesharing licence
Provincial government delays ICBC rate application with losses growing


Georgia Straight

BC First Nations call for emergency declaration on Fraser River salmon obstacle
Thank your child's teacher this holiday season
BC housing unit sales, prices and dollar volume all go up in November from same month a year ago


Vancouver Courier

Did a Christmas miracle occur at Vancouver City Hall this week?
Canada Line workers' contract expires in three weeks
All Metro Vancouver mayors - except Doug McCallum - want regional ride-hailing licence
TransLink looks at electric SeaBus options
Extended hours added to Vancouver parking lots to curb holiday drinking and driving
New Sea to Sky Gondola cabins arrive in Squamish



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