Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, February 4, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, February 4, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

BC's second case got sick from family visiting from Wuhan, China
BC records second presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus
New 'presumptive-confirmed' case of coronavirus identified in British Columbia
2nd presumptive case of coronavirus identified in BC
Second case of coronavirus reported in Metro Vancouver area
Second BC coronavirus case identified in Vancouver region
BC confirms second case of novel coronavirus in resident with family visiting from Wuhan



Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

Talks break down between BC and Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs over pipeline impasse


Globe and Mail 

Federal Court of Appeal clears a hurdle for the Trans Mountain pipeline
Vancouver home sales rise 42 percent in January compared with 2019
For-profit senior care homes spend less on residents than non-profit counterparts, BC report says
Judge reserves decision after taxi companies ask BC court to put ride-hailing approval on hold in Vancouver



CBC

Search team finds body of 3rd missing Vancouver Island man
Flights delayed, classes cancelled as snow falls over BC's South Coast
Vancouver-area home sales rebound from last year as prices inch downward: REBGV
Kamloops seeks public input on electric vehicles and cycling plan
Mediators walk away from negotiators in 7 month long Wester Forest Products strike
Taxi companies ask BC court to stay ride hailing approval, pending judicial review
First Nations respond to Trans Mountain appeal decision


Vancouver Sun

'Competing on uneven playing field': Taxi companies ask BC court to stay ride-hailing approval
Veteran mediators quit fight between Western Forest Products and United Steelworkers
Trans Mountain decision could support BC decisions on LNG pipeline
TransLinks Mayor's council members head to Ottawa to discus transit priorities
Urgent overhaul of long term care funding and oversight needed


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria Mayor gets an earful on Dallas Road vans
Body of Third missing man found near Sooke River Road
Fee disparity a major problem for BC doctors


Victoria News

Body of third missing man found in Sooke river
Victoria slated to pay $90,000 to host FIBA basketball tournament
BC Union construction dispute directed to Labour Relations Board
For-profit senior care homes spend less on staff, BC advocate says


Global BC

Mediators pull out of talks in bitter, 8 month Vancouver Island forestry strike
RCMP seek missing Duncan man last seen in 'dangerous waters' of Cowichan river
Vancouver taxi companies seek court injunction, say drivers losing $100 per day to Uber, Lyft
Body believed to be third missing Sooke man recovered in tragic conclusion to weekend search
City of Delta cleaning up plastic waste on banks of waterway, says 'responsible party' will pay
Tsleil-Waututh Nation considering appeal to Federal Court of Appeal decision on Trans Mountain pipeline
Few hurdles remain for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project
BC Teachers Federation lays out possible job action as talks with province continue


Georgia Straight

Federal court tosses Indigenous appeal of Trans Mountain pipeline approval



Vancouver Courier

Burnaby residents express 'deep disappointment' in Trans Mountain ruling
TransLink reporting major transit delays in Metro Vancouver Tuesday afternoon
North Vancouver councillor Betty Forbes defends conduct in pigeon lawsuit
Vancouver Mayor in Ottawa to lobby for millions in transit funding
Cambie Street rezoning proposal features, condos, hotel rooms, artist studios
Richmond council asks feds to ban birth tourism
Federal Court rejects First Nations' challenges to TMX pipeline project


The Tyee

First Nations vow to fight on after Trans Mountain Defeat


Miscellaneous






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