Sunday, January 12, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday, January 11 &12, 2020


Globe and Mail 

BC human rights commissioner asks Canadian government to halt pipeline project
BC cheers high tech in its rural communities - but financial support is missing
Off-leash fenced enclosures in Vancouver's parks might pitch dog owners against other users
BC NDP government is still a long way from meeting its promise of universal $10-a-day child care

CBC

Extreme weather, accidents cause Highway 1, Coquihalla and Lions Gate Bridge closures
BC shivering under harsh winter conditions
BC First Nation gives natural gas company one-time access to winterize site
India, China trade places and Brazil gains ground as top sources of permanent residents to Metro Vancouver



Vancouver Sun

BC human rights commissioner asks Canadian government to halt pipeline project
Confusion reigns supreme in stories on ownership of Meghan and Harry's luxury Saanich digs
BC First Nation gives natural gas company one-time access to winterize site
First major blast of winter hits Metro Vancouver amid snowfall, Highway 1 closure
Vancouver Island community abuzz over possible move there by Harry and Meghan
'We had a VIP arrival, Victoria airport confirms amid royal buzz
Campaign for free prescription contraceptions ramps up ahead of BC budget
Local governments, First Nations continue to push for Sea to Sky bus

Vancouver Province

Greens debate party direction as leadership contest begins


Victoria Times Colonist

Winds expected to ease, but cold and snow on the way
Weather keeps Trudeau from Victoria; prime minister to chat with Premier via video
Earthquake fears prompt BC Hydro to eye three Island dam upgrades
Stepping Back, Harry? You'll fit in nicely here
Dozens of BC Ferries sailings cancelled, thousands without power


Victoria News

BC Ferries cancels all remaining Sunday sailings between Greater Victoria and Metro Vancouver
Digital payment options on horizon for BC Transit in Greater Victoria, timeline unclear
Finding hope for BC's salmon



Global BC

Highway 1, Coquihalla closed near hope amid 'extreme winter conditions'
With cold setting in, BC homeless advocates say more shelters, warming space needed
Metro Vancouver cities scramble to clear snow from roads with deep freeze looming
Abuse, threats hurled towards Okanagan maintenance call centre staff
BC First Nation chiefs grant one-time access to pipeline worksite ahead of cold snap
Wildfires causing boreal forest to have fewer trees, less undergrowth: Study
'The world is watching': BC pipeline opponents brace for possible police action


Georgia Straight

Environment Canada says up to 20 centimetres of snow will come to parts of Metro Vancouver
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs pose monumental challenge to $40 billion LNG project and the BC NDP government


Vancouver Courier

BC Ferries cancels more sailings due to stormy weather
Weather keeps Trudeau from Victoria; prime minister to chat with premier via video
Buyer out $524 after trying to buy illegal cannabis online from BC business

The Tyee



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