Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, December 31, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, December 31, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Suddenly, not so sweet: Rogers Sugar stumbles after move into maple syrup
Former suburb transformed into hip destination
Fore! How golf courses can solve Vancouver's housing crisis - with enough political willpower
BC set for a soggy, slippery start to 2020


CBC

BC Supreme Court grants injunction against Wet'suwet'en protesters in pipeline standoff
How are you getting home tonight? Driving after drinking isn't an option, police warn
BC RCMP consult with hate crime specialist after anti-Semitic graffiti found at Jewish camp
Vancouver celebrates 100 years of the Polar Bear Swim
Highway 97C down to single lane traffic after truck with 'extremely volatile' substance catches fire
Fireworks cancelled at 3 resorts in Lower Mainland due to heavy winds and rain
Need a New Year's resolution? Victoria suggests making one for the planet



Vancouver Sun

Tank of liquefied fish removed from ocean after waves knock it into BC waters
BC moving slowly on money laundering recommendations, Canada even more slowly




Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

End of interchange and sewage projects, and other things to look forward to in 2020
Reasons for optimism on the eve of a new decade



Victoria News

British Columbia population stands at 5.1 million heading into 2020
BC's most crowded hospitals are in Fraser Valley, Northern BC
BC to 'embed' Asia Trade offices in Canadian embassies


Global BC

'The canary is singing': Groups sound alarm about steelhead after just 1 caught at annual derby
BC government moving Asian trade offices into local embassies and consulates
Foam no more: City of Vancouver single-use foam ban kicks in New Year's Day


Georgia Straight

South Granville Williams-Sonoma store gets new lease on life - not closing after all
Hateful graffiti removed from wall of Jewish camp for young people near Nanaimo


Vancouver Courier

Richmond Olympic Oval negotiates with IOC about sponsorships
Taxing our way to housing affordability in Vancouver is like bombing for peace
Expansion helps Abbotsford International Airport welcome one million annual passengers


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous




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