Thursday, December 26, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Thursday: December 24-26, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday-Thursday, December 24-26, 2019


Globe and Mail 

Reusable bags may not be the panacea to too much plastic
Ninth earthquake in three days recorded off Canada's west coast
BC college of chiropractors cracking down on members who make misleading claims about care relating to childbirth
Strong earthquake shakes northeast end of Vancouver Island on Christmas Eve


CBC

No injuries after CN train derailment near BC-Alberta border
Police watchdog investigating Victoria barricade and fire incident after man suffers critical injuries
Former Oppenheimer Park resident gets housing - and goes back to pay tribute
There's a lot of work to be done': Andrew Wilkinson prepares for a possible election year
Boxing Day snowfall forecast for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley
Boxing Day sales lead to heavy traffic congestion around airport
2 earthquakes on Christmas Day among latest to strike West of Vancouver Island



Vancouver Sun

Surrey Central tops SkyTrain stations for 2018 Criminal Code incidents
Earthquakes rattle northern Vancouver Island on Christmas Day
Boxing Day Shoppers flood airport outlet mall causing havoc for those trying to get to YVR


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

A flood of Boxing Day shoppers causes traffic mayhem
Prince Harry and family spotted vacationing in Greater Victoria
One person in critical condition after barricade, fire in Victoria: Police


Victoria News

One suspect sent to hospital after barricade, fire in downtown Victoria on Christmas
A new decade: Some of Greater Victoria's biggest projects slated for completion in 2020
Housing supply has yet to meet demand, says head of West Shore Developers Association
New BC rules for environment, Indigenous consultation


Global BC

One person in critical condition after barricade, fire in Victoria: Police
Is Boxing Day losing its lustre? Vancouver shoppers flock to malls in search of sales
Parks Canada warns of considerable avalanche risk in BC and Alberta
No injuries reported after 26 CN railcars derail in Fraser-Fort George BC
BC woman in months-long fight with ICBC over correct spelling of her last name
Seventh earthquake in 48 hours strikes off coast of Vancouver Island
2 more earthquakes strike near BC coast on Christmas Day, expert says no cause for alarm


Georgia Straight

TC Energy agrees to sell 65 percent interest in Coastal GasLink pipeline project to KKR and AIMCo
6 horrendous gaffes and a couple of great political recoveries in 2019
Vancouver community activist Don Larson decries loss of washrooms in CRAB Park
Two aftershocks occur west of northern Vancouver Island on Christmas Day
BC Court of Appeal orders Central Saanich cannabis grower to vacate property by end of January
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes on Christmas Eve near Vancouver Island after six BC seismic events on Monday


Vancouver Courier

Removal of free parking won't drive all Vancouverites away from Granville Island
Despite busy industry, number of BC made films dwindling
Residents sue to have councillors removed from office over Pigeon conflict
Sixth earthquake strikes off the coast of BC
Expect 'heavy congestion' if you're heading to the airport on Boxing Day: YVR



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