Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, February 18, 2020
BC Budget Day 2020
BC budget hikes taxes on top income earners; provincial debt set to rise
The BC NDP's latest budget is one they can campaign on
BC budget forecasts end to historic boom in new housing construction
BC budget 2020 promises new tax on wealthy to help ensure future surpluses
Why BC is now taxing sugary, carbonated drinks
BC budget 2020 promises new tax on wealthy to help ensure future surpluses
Why the most wealthy in BC are being hit with a higher income tax
James delivers budget surplus via tax hikes, trimming program spending
Transportation and land-use plan coming for Fraser Valley
High income earners, pop drinkers to pay more taxes
Housing funding up, property tax revenue down
What the 2020 budget means for you: Five things to know
Sugary drinks to cost more
Sneaky tax grabs highlight business unfriendly budget
Province unveils new taxes on soft drinks, high earners
7 things you need to know about the 2020 BC budget
BC Liberals blast "Netflix tax," lack of economic plan
BC NDP taps top tax bracket for more revenue
Not much new for BC's struggling forest industry
BC to start charging PST on streaming platforms like Netflix
2020 Budget projects ICBC finally out of deficit
BC Budget 2020 includes tax increases on top income earner, pop drinkers
12 things you need to know about BC's 2020 budget
New Taxes on Pop, the Rich, Plus a Boost for Health Care
BC budget conservative in its 2020 economic forecast
No new relief for renters or homebuyers
BC Budget provides new benefits for families
BC Budget sees 1.8 per cent increase for education funding
Eight things you need to know about BC's 2020 Budget
Coronavirus response in BC
Richmond runner's marathon dream killed
Coronavirus: An Economic Pandemic?
COVID 19: Death toll tops 3,000 while new cases in China decrease for 2nd day
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
Hiding behind the Myth of One 'Rule of Law'
Protest outside BC Premier's home amid Wet'suwet'en dispute leads to 3 arrests
Demonstration linked to Wet'suwet'en pipeline fight temporarily blocks traffic in East Vancouver
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs won't talk with Trudeau and Horgan until Mounties leave
More Metro Vancouver pipeline protests this week despite government hopes for Wet'suwet'en breakthrough
Three arrested after protesters gather outside Premier's home
Inaction on pipeline protests not a viable response
Coastal GasLink pipeline investor committed to closing deal despite demonstrations
3 arrests after protesters attempt to block BC Premier John Horgan's home ahead of budget
More protests in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs take place in Vancouver
Globe and Mail
Community at the core of strong housing design
Canadian universities extend English exam deadlines for prospective students in China
CBC
License suspended, accounts frozen for realtor and 2 firms over 'potential misuse' of client's cash
This BC ski resort town has never had a good snow removal plan - but that's about to change
Concerned loggers take forestry rally to BC Legislature
VPD allowed disgraced ex-cop to obstruct misconduct probe 'on a daily basis' suit alleges
Vancouver Sun
BC teacher banned after giving alcohol to, having sex with recent high school grad
Vancouver Province
Victoria Times Colonist
Harbour authority gets 5 years for shore power, new master plan
Victoria News
Victims tell of abuse at hands of Victoria substitute teacher
Global BC
City of Penticton's plan to hike development feeds 'rammed down people's throats': home builders
Victoria police seek victims of BC group charged with human trafficking in Saskatchewan
Forestry workers hold budget day truck convoy, rally at BC Legislature
BC Teacher handed 15 year ban for giving alcohol to, having sex with recent grad
Georgia Straight
Report defends overrepresentation of Indigenous people, minorities in Vancouver police street checks as 'reasonable'
Vancouver Courier
Racism inconclusive in Vancouver Police 'street check' practice
Vancouver's Trump Tower tops police calls to hotels
'Historic' agreement recognizes Belcarra Regional Park as Tsleil-Waututh ancestral home
Vancouver councillor pitches 'rent bank' for cultural spaces at risk of closing
The Tyee
Overdose: A book for every politician in Canada
Miscellaneous
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