Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, January 9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, January 9, 2020


Globe and Mail 

Senior Vancouver Police Officer ordered dismissed over relationship with constable who killed herself
For the Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan peoples, justice has been denied. What else is new?
BC's gas-pipeline protest will end in a whimper, not a bang


CBC

14 people with ties to BC now confirmed dead in Iran plane crash
Bowen Island's embattled fire chief to retire
BC mom loses court case arguing Indigenous ceremony at kids' school infringed on religious freedom
Indigenous grandfather and 12 year old handcuffed in front of Vancouver bank after trying to open account
BC Hydro safety expert repeatedly warned bosses about fracking risk to dams, FOI documents show
BC Money laundering inquiry set to begin February
Snow overnight forecast for Metro Vancouver
VPD sergeant ordered dismissed after 'inappropriate' relationship with junior officer


Vancouver Sun

Vancouver police officer dismissed for misconduct
Metro Vancouver posted record housing construction in midst of falling house prices
Metro Vancouver prepares for cold snap  and up to 25 cm of snow
Royal couple to move to British Columbia?


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

BC Ferries warns of cancellations as wind, snow approach; sub-zero next week
Victoria Councillors return to original design for new Crystal Pool, but still undecided on site
Is Meghan Markle on her way back to Vancouver Island?


Victoria News

Victoria council directs staff to reexamine original Crystal Pool designs at previously-explored locations
Walmart Supercentre coming to former Sears space at Hillside
BC Ferries warns that storm could cause sailing cancellations


Global BC

Felled trees, flammable material at BC pipeline blockade prompts RCMP investigation
US to investigate allegations Iranian-American travellers detained at BC border crossing
Vernon hears about 'desperate need' as city's first child care space action plan created
Bowen Island fire chief retires months after firefighters threatened to quit en masse
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle reportedly heading back to Vancouver Island
Indigenous man, 12 year old grand daughter handcuffed after trying to open account at Vancouver bank
Up to 25 cm possible as Metro Vancouver preps for 1st snowfall of the season
Home prices in Metro Vancouver continue to fall, but average still sits over $1M: report


Georgia Straight

Twitter users erupt in wake of BMO apology for mistreatment of Indigenous girl and her grandfather
Checking in on 21st century learning
City of New Westminster expected to proclaim Mewa Singh Day to honour martyr who murdered immigration inspector


Vancouver Courier

Up to 25cm of snow possible in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver police sergeant faces dismissal over 'inappropriate relationship' with officer
Indigenous men ordered to stay 500 metres from Burnaby Trans Mountain sites
City of Vancouver, TransLink readying for snow
Vancouver's first 'cohousing lite' housing project close to breaking ground

The Tyee

Why the Nuu-chah-nulth Fought a Classroom Smudging case, and won
Jane Philpott on Politics, Integrity and Her New Role in Indigenous Health



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