Monday, January 6, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, January 6, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, January 6, 2020


Globe and Mail 

RCMP poised to enforce injunction order against Coastal GasLink protestors in B.C.
UN racism committee calls for halt to Site C, Trans Mountain and LNG pipeline
As funding begins for the next civic election, grey areas remain around donation rules
Media Central looks to acquire Vancouver-based alt-newspaper The Georgia Straight for $1.25 million
Vancouver officers ordered to co-operate with police watchdog over shooting


CBC

I raced TransLink's new RapidBus to UBC by car- and lost
Rusty abandoned ship in Fraser River near Surrey will be removed: DFO
'The money's got to come from somewhere': Small business owners fear impact of tax replacing MSP
Drivers advised to avoid 'treacherous' mountain passes as winter storm grips southern BC
Private passenger ferry between Vancouver and Victoria cancels all future sailings
B.C. is taking advantage of international students by doubling their MSP fees, advocate says
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal accuses U.S. border security of targeting Iranians in Blaine, Washington


Vancouver Sun

BC government resists intervention in LNG Canada pipeline dispute
Vancouver to Victoria ferry service will not be back this spring
No timeline yet for progress on Oppenheimer tent city 'decampment plan'
Senior B.C. Lottery official denied standing at money laundering inquiry
Speed enforcement added to intersection cameras at five locations in Vancouver and Surrey




Vancouver Province


First Nations pipeline standoff presents challenge for Horgan

Victoria Times Colonist

V2V Vacations shutting down its Victoria-Vancouver ferry service
'Just not sure' about $725K for new Crystal Pool study: Victoria mayor


Victoria News

Victoria to Vancouver private ferry company shuts down operations
BC fast tracks 'superload' trucks to ports, Alberta border
Pipeline contractors hiring in tight labour market for Alberta, B.C.


Global BC

TransMountain, LNG pipeline among projects UN racism committee urges to be stopped
'Premium' ferry service connecting downtown Vancouver, Victoria folds after 3 years
Feds to remove derelict vessel from Fraser River amid 'imminent risk of pollution'
'Government needs to get involved': BC strata's plea after insurance bill with 780% hike
'We are tourists, not terrorists': Iranian-Canadian speaks out after detention at U.S. border
'A lot of love to give': Man killed at Oppenheimer Park mourned as tireless community advocate
TransLink pledges 'new chapter' in reliable bus service with launch of 4 RapidBus lines


Georgia Straight

The Georgia Straight's independent spirit will continue under new owner
Iranian Canadians report delays and intense questioning at U.S. borders following Soeimani assassination
BC Civil Liberties Association names Vancouver activist Harsha Walia as its new executive director

Vancouver Courier

UN racism committee calls for halt to Site C, Trans Mountain and LNG pipeline
V2V Vacations shutting down its Victoria-Vancouver ferry service
New 29 storey office tower proposed for downtown Vancouver
Body cams, more oversight for conservation officers, says group upset over BC bear killings
Rusty abandoned ship in Fraser River near Surrey will be removed: DFO
Media Central to buy Vancouver's Georgia Straight alternative weekly for $1.25M


The Tyee


Miscellaneous




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