An archive of the The Insiders political panel feature of the CBC National News, Peter Mansibridge explores the background of the political issues of the day.
April
April 3 -- Conservative Leadership Race
February
February 21 -- Trump's Alternative Truths
January
No episodes aired
Items from 2016
Items from 2015
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Cross Country Check Up Archives 2017
An archive of the weekly podcast for CBC Radio's Cross Country Check Up.
May
May 14, 2017
May 7, 2017
April
April 30, 2017
April 23, 2017
April 9, 2017
April 2, 2017
March
March 26, 2017
March 19, 2017
March 12, 2017
March 5, 2017
February
February 26, 2017
February 19, 2017
February 12, 2017
February 5, 2017
January
January 29, 2017
January 22, 2017
January 15, 2017
January 8, 2017
January 1, 2017
Archive of shows from 2016
Archive of shows from 2015
Voice of BC archives 2017
British Columbia politics gets a weekly review from acclaimed journalist Vaughn Palmer, who hosts Voice of BC from Shaw Television.
Below an archive of items from 2017
April
April 27
April 20
April 13
April 6
March
March 30
March 23
March 16
March 9
March 2
February
February 23
February 16
February 9
February 2
January
No Broadcasts
Archive from 2016
Archive from 2015
Below an archive of items from 2017
April
April 27
April 20
April 13
April 6
March
March 30
March 23
March 16
March 9
March 2
February
February 23
February 16
February 9
February 2
January
No Broadcasts
Archive from 2016
Archive from 2015
At Issue Panel Archives 2017
An archive of the political panel feature of the CBC National News, with Peter Mansbridge hosting the At Issue Panel.
May
May 12 -- Could the Trump presidency be in serious trouble?
May 4 -- Harsh words in the House of Commons
April
April 27 -- The Reversals of Trump and O'Leary
April 20 -- Trump Calls Canada 'a disgrace'
April 13 -- Liberals Table Pot Legislation
March
March 22 -- 2017 Federal Budget
March 9 -- Politics and Judges
March 2 -- NDP and Conservative leadership races
February
February 22 -- Islamophobia and Refugee Seekers
February 9 -- Trudeau's First meeting with Trump
February 2 -- Trudeau's Broken Promise
January
January 26 -- Trudeau's Town Hall
January 10 -- Cabinet Shuffle
Past Editions of the At Issue Panel 2016
Past Editions of the At Issue Panel 2015
May
May 12 -- Could the Trump presidency be in serious trouble?
May 4 -- Harsh words in the House of Commons
April
April 27 -- The Reversals of Trump and O'Leary
April 20 -- Trump Calls Canada 'a disgrace'
April 13 -- Liberals Table Pot Legislation
March
March 22 -- 2017 Federal Budget
March 9 -- Politics and Judges
March 2 -- NDP and Conservative leadership races
February
February 22 -- Islamophobia and Refugee Seekers
February 9 -- Trudeau's First meeting with Trump
February 2 -- Trudeau's Broken Promise
January
January 26 -- Trudeau's Town Hall
January 10 -- Cabinet Shuffle
Past Editions of the At Issue Panel 2016
Past Editions of the At Issue Panel 2015
Friday, January 6, 2017
Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, January 6, 2017
Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene.
Vancouver's Winter Woes
A taste of real winter and Vancouver just can't keep it together
Amid Vancouver freeze-over, city officials only pack on the blame
District of North Vancouver says it's hilly landscape forced faster snow removal
Surrey mixing salt with sand to extend de-icing stock
'Oblivious' B.C. driver hits the road with 'porthole-sized' clearing in windshield
The next winter weather challenge: fixing the potholes left in the snow's wake
Keep snow removal plans local, says Metro Vancouver chair
Vancouver's icy conditions cause spike in Emergency room visits
Flu season this year showing signs of an epidemic: BC health officials
Province announces $50M to hire more teachers in B.C.
B.C. real estate data show sharp decline in foreign investment after tax
Parent's worry extra $50M funding for B.C. schools will do little for special needs students
'Canada's best toilet' being installed in Smithers
B.C. pre-schoolers with special needs left behind, says advocate
U.S. International Trade Commission says Canadian softwood lumber caused harm
Northern, rural districts of B.C. face challenge finding teachers to fill new positions
Foreign buyers of B.C. real estate now looking for cheaper properties
The inside story of Kinder Morgan's approval
Time to say goodbye to Biketoria label? Victoria's Mayor thinks so
Island Ferry singled out for possible Nanaimo-Vancouver service
Peter Pollen's vision benefits Victoria
Integrity B.C. calls on minister to help end Nanaimo council fray
Lumber trade 'injury' claim upheld by U.S.
Island Health pushes supervised consumption services forward
$50 Million for New Hires a "First Step" to restoring contracts, say BC Teachers
B.C. forests minister Steve Thomson rejects U.S. ruling suggesting Canadian softwood may be subsidized
Ottawa Observations: Friday, January 6, 2017
Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, January 6, 2017.
Trudeau to skip Trump inauguration to meet with Canadians on cross-country tour
Trudeau, facing domestic pressures, scraps Davos trip
Business leaders urge Morneau to set deadline for eliminating deficit
Why exactly are we spending $500-million on an anniversary?
CBC opposing release of warrants used by Quebec police to probe journalists
U.S. ambassador to Canada confirms he will resign when Trump is sworn in
The time is now to forge Internet governance
Justice Robin Camp asks to speak with judicial council that could remove him from bench
Health Canada sending rape kits to Ontario reserves following community pressure
Justin Trudeau spent vacation on Aga Khan's island in Bahamas
Senior bureaucrat overseeing trouble Phoenix pay system to retire
U.S. International Trade Commission says Canadian softwood lumber caused harm
U.S. Ambassador to Canada confirms imminent departure
Justin Trudeau set to connect with grassroots Canadians on cross-country tour
U.S. ambassador to Canada submits his resignation
Trudeau's trip to Aga Khan's private island kept secret to protect privacy, PMO says
Health Canada sending rape kits to Ontario reserves amid complaints from community
'Complex times' present trouble and opportunity
How to resolve the impasse over health costs
Will Justin Trudeau be the last neo-liberal standing?
Trudeau doesn't appreciate Canada's greatness
Canada needs fiscal conservatism
When Justin Trudeau corners you at Tim Horton's, you know the Liberals are in trouble
Trudeau and family were New Year's guests of the Aga Khan on his private Bahamas Island
'Pipelines may be straight, but the stories behind them have many twists': The story of Kinder Morgan's approval
Liberals select French firm for $5.2 billion ship-maintenance project. But could cost more in long run
Trudeau cancels Davos plans, won't go to Trump's inauguration, chooses domestic tour instead
Ethics watchdog won't clarify timing around $200,000 Trudeau Foundation donation
Details on proposed Seniors Housing project for Neptune site to be reviewed by Council
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| Council will be looking at the prospect of a change to Seniors Housing for the old Neptune Inn site this Monday |
One potential partial solution to the city's need for more Senior's housing will be reviewed on Monday evening, as City Council examines a proposal from Macro Properties which has provided some background for council on its plans for the Neptune hotel site in the Yellowhead Industrial Park.
In a report for Monday's Council session, City Planner Zeno Krekic provides an overview of what Macro has in mind for the site, which would see the now closed motor hotel renovated and renamed as the Hilltop Lodge with a focus on affordale living for Seniors.
In their presentation to Council the property management company outlines the history of Neptune Motor Inn and how when they acquired the property there was a low occupancy to the rooms making it no longer economical to run as a Motor Inn.
Since then, Macro has explored its options for the land and have focused on the potential of turning it into affordable Seniors housing for the community, putting forward the prospect of a new housing option that would offer 18 accessible main floor single occupancy suites, 16 second floor single occupancy suites and 2 second floor single or double occupancy suites.
They are looking to attract tenants who would be 55 or older, looking for an independent living community with some services and amenities.
Macro notes that the current rental rates in the city average at around 800 dollars per month for a one bedroom apartment and 900 a month for a two bedroom option.
Macro is projecting rents for the Hilltop Lodge units as much as $125 less, including cable, wifi, heat and hydro, they also will be offering services and amenities not offered in their other rental properties in the community.
Some of those options would see Macro set to offer tenants a chance to sign-up for a weekly cleaning service and/or laundry service at a charge.
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| Projected rents for proposed Seniors Housing units to be renovated at the old Neptune Inn Site and renamed Hilltop Lodge |
Mr. Krekic's review for council highlights two potential areas of concern:
The property is located in the light industrial district, nestled between two car dealerships and an auto parts store. In other words, neighbouring land uses can change without a specific regard to this property being residential.
The nearest bus stop is approximately half a kilometer and the nearest corner store is approximately one kilometer away.
Macro Properties addresses the transportation concern in their notes for Council, observing that the proposed Seniors residence is close to the Port Edward bus route Number 60.
Advising the city that they have been in communication with BC Transit to provide a bus stop closer to the proposed Seniors housing facility.
They also note that many Seniors have access to the Handy Dart service which provides door to door transit service in the community.
Council will review the proposal at Monday's council session, with the recommendation from the City Planner that Council give First Reading to the proposed Quality of Life Official Community Plan bylaw and the proposed Zoning Amendment.
In order for the project to be developed, Council will have to change the zoning in question from Light Industrial to Multiple Family Residential.
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| Rezoning for a portion of the industrial land on Chamberlain Avenue will be up for discussion on Monday at City Council |
Should Council decide to move forward on the issue, they will also be asked to instruct Macro Properties to hold an Information Meeting on the theme of their proposed development.
Senior's Housing has been a frequent topic for both the current City Council and those that came before it over the years and one of the recurring themes from those reviews has been the desire to see Senior's Housing located closer to the Downtown Core.
Whether the Macro proposal will offer enough options for Seniors to overcome some of those concerns, could make for a good portion of the discussion on Monday.
More background on the Macro Proposal can be found from the Agenda Package for Monday's Council session here, it starts on page 13 and continues through until page 40.
Further notes on Housing across the Northwest can be found on our Housing archive page here.
While notes related to City Council discussions can be reviewed on our Council Discussion archive.
Cross posted from the North Coast Review
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