Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, December 10, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Gabriola Island air crash

'Multiple people' killed in small plane crash on Gabriola Island
No survivors in Gabriola Island plane crash
Multiple fatalities, no survivors reported after plane crashes on Gabriola Island
Multiple fatalities confirmed after plane crash on Gabriola Island
Multiple dead after plane crashes on Gabriola Island
'My house shook, and I shook': Emergency crews respond to plane crash on Gabriola Island


Globe and Mail 

Chevron to take $11 Billion charge as it looks to sell stake in LNG project in BC
Vancouver Park Board grants injunction to clear out Oppenheimer encampment

CBC

BC city selling 43 novelty Christmas decorations once used to light up downtown
All systems go: 1st all-electric seaplane takes flight in BC
Vancouver council demands lower tax rate for next year's budget
Council votes against race-track expansion despite owner's $60M lawsuit threat
BC woman loses fight to preserve sperm taken from dead husband
BC's speculation tax increasing from 0.5% to 2% by end of year



Vancouver Sun

SkyTrain strike averted as last minute deal reached
Metro Vancouver single-family home values plunge
Hurting could soon be over in WFP dispute, but why the lengthy delay?
Park board finally taking steps, carefully to clear campers from Oppenheimer Park
Vancouver council delays budget approval, seeking cuts
BC government extends speculation tax exemptions for strata owners


Vancouver Province

After Uber sexual-assault report, should ride-hailing be delayed?


Victoria Times Colonist

Police seize 19 vehicles for excessive speeding on Malahat
North Cowichan again rejects motorsport track expansion
VicPD says it's taking too long to respond to calls


Victoria News

Victoria Police Department taking too long to respond to emergency calls
Victoria looks to suspend taxi obligations as ride hailing services arrive
More than 90 people affected by noro-virus outbreak at Greater Victoria hockey tournament
Victoria staff request $110,000 to expand city's urban forest
Strata rental bans escape BC speculation tax through 2021, Carole James says


Global BC

Striking Vancouver Island Forestry workers, Western Forest Products return to bargaining table
Vancouver police change tone in violent shoplifting incidents
Vancouver councillors send budget with 8.2% tax hike back to the drawing board
Provincial government provides additional speculation tax exemptions
Vaccinate or mask up: Vancouver Coastal Health rolls out flu season policy
World's first electric seaplane makes maiden flight, BC company makes history


Georgia Straight

Second Surrey hospital to be built while Children's Health Centre celebrates $1 million donation fo renovations
BC Premier John Horgan issues statement for International Human Rights Day 2019
Unvaccinated visitors to Vancouver Coastal Health facilities urged to wear flu masks
BC Assessment reports significantly lower values for Metro Vancouver single-family homes in 2019
Vancouver park board authorizes general manager to seek injunction to Oppenheimer Park after conditions met

Vancouver Courier

Vote postponed on 8.2 per cent tax hike for Vancouver taxpayers
Information commissioner ordered to review decision on releasing names
Seeing is not using, judge rules in Burnaby distracted driving case
Fines for fighting in Vancouver jump from $500 to $1,000
BC political parties involved with election-influencing Aggregate IQ
Vancouver Coastal Health launches awareness campaign to minimize emergency room 'winter surge'
Vancouver park board approves additional actions to clear Oppenheimer Park
Harbour Air conducts first test flight of all-electric seaplane
Upcoming BC Assessment values to 'reflect moderating market'
Survey gauges BC drivers' strategies for easing fuel-price pain


The Tyee

Give Teens the Vote!

Miscellaneous




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