Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, January 21, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

UNDRIP Act gives Horgan an Option in Wet'suwet'en Standoff. He should use it
BC Premier should meet with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, says Elizabeth May


Globe and Mail 

Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson takes job at Nexii Building solutions


CBC

Vancouver police adopt new 'street checks' policy
Prince Rupert schools using bottled water until copper levels confirmed to meet standards
New job in green construction for former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson
Jumbo Glacier, the municipality with no residents, being shut down by BC government
New housing opening in northern BC for Indigenous patients who have to travel for medical appointments


Vancouver Sun

BC's UNDRIP law a big step, but not necessarily a big change for mining
Activism or pragmatism, the divide between Weaver and the Green caucus
Hospital paid parking a 'bluff' without real penalties, critics say
Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson has a new job
TransLink adds more trains to its Canada Line fleet
'Wait and see': On tax relief, the devil's in the (lack of) details


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Police suspect foul play in death of man on Cowichan Tribes land
WestShore Vehicle-collision call turns into homicide probe after body found in SUV


Victoria News

Province asks health-care staff to be 'vigilant' in screening for possible coronavirus cases
Police investigate homicide after man found dead in vehicle in Langford


Global BC

The VPD has updated its 'carding' policy. Here's what it means for you
BC teacher suspended after pulling ponytails, swearing in classroom
BC health officials on alert, new airport screening as coronavirus reaches Washington state
'All I want is a crosswalk': BC Business owner pleads with city after 7 year old boy hit
Victoria-area police suspect foul play after man found dead on remote Langford road
'How is that better'? Clearing Oppenheimer Park will leave homeless in alleys: commissioner


Georgia Straight

BC prepares for new coronavirus with diagnostic test as over 400 cases reported in China
Cutting VSB culinary arts program would be a massive mistake
Condo owner liable for damage to elevator forced  open to free trapped passengers
Deaths inside Vancouver supportive-housing sites rise amid conflicting rules and with stakeholders at odds
Vancouver councillors vote to explore how the city could divest from fossil fuels
Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson takes VP position with 'green' tech and construction company Nexii


Vancouver Courier

Richmond councillor praises Vancouver's move to divest from fossil fuels
West Van councillor aims to scrub racist land title rules
Coronavirus case confirmed in Washington State
Four new Canada Line cars roll into service between Richmond and Vancouver
BC leads countrywide surge in immigration
Former Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson lands new job as VP of construction firm


The Tyee

On Vancouver Island, Beaders find a way to aid search for Missing Indigenous Women


Miscellaneous




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