Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, January 7, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, January 7, 2020


Globe and Mail 

Iconic building in Vancouver's Chinatown set to close
Alberta fires back at UN committee for criticism of TransMountain and Coastal GasLink pipelines
Freight train carrying wood pellets derails in northwest BC, no injuries reported
Solving homelessness will require infringing on individual rights


CBC

Freight train carrying wood pellets derails in Northwest BC
Langford tenants still in limbo due to structurally unsafe building
Fatal collision closes Highway 1 in both directions west of Golden
Combat birth tourism by changing immigration law, BC Mayor says
Work must stop on TransMountain, Site C, LNG pipeline until First Nations approval, UN committee says
2 rescues on Haida Gwaii in 'extremely unusual' weekend for searchers
Tax hike makes it pricier to buy vape products in BC


Vancouver Sun

BC court has too few judges, so trials adjourned
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs demand meeting with BC and Federal officials
Battle over BC gas pipeline comes as some cities pursue green energy options
Councillors form new party after split from McCallum's Safe Surrey
'Thank you' Canada; Prince Harry and Meghan delighted by hospitality during BC holiday stay


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

V2V explains why it's shutting down its Victoria-Vancouver ferry service
Heavy rains flood underpass at McKenzie interchange; temporary system overwhelmed
Locals helped Prince Harry, Meghan and Archie enjoy holiday peace
We need people power to expand fare-free public transit for youth


Victoria News

BC RCMP defines use of electronic devices after ticketing Saanich mom
Langford in talks with Danbrook One owner on next steps for residents
Two BC cities crack top 25 most bedbug infested cities in Canada


Global BC

Pipeline protest a unique challenge for BC NDP government
Car2Go driver in fatal collision with Vancouver taxi identified as Irish man
SPCA investigates after dog suffers fatal fall from 21st floor of Yaletown apartment
'When are you going to do something' Businesses near Oppenheimer Park call for city action
Vernon School District adopts lottery for French immersion registration
BC's top court rules officers can't set conditions on interviews with police watchdog
Coastal GasLink delaying work in Wet'suwet'en after requesting meeting with Hereditary Chiefs


Georgia Straight

A 2020 vision for climate action
BC sends emergency crews to Australia to help combat fires of a biblical scale


Vancouver Courier

Why another Indigenous man went to jail in Vancouver
Vancouver ranks #3 most popular city for bed bugs in Canada
TransMountain using surveillance to push charges against protestors
City Council needs to build Vancouver's economy, not bleed it dry
BCLC casino boss denied special status at money laundering inquiry
Vancouver's housing market is now the stuff of theatre



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