Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday, December 23 to Wednesday, December 27, 2017




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene:

Globe and Mail 

Vancouver residents push back against modular-housing development for homeless
B.C. Supreme Court judge grants injunction to fish-farm ending protests
B.C.'s rapidly shifting - and increasingly Chinese - population is finding refuge in karaoke
Lower-mainland designer awarded UN prize for her eco-friendly clothing company
Resurrecting an Indigenous dialect B.C. youth becomes a voice for cultural preservation



CBC

Whistler slashes bus fares, turns to public transit to beat congestion
After 7 pedestrians hit in Prince Rupert crosswalks in 2017, community group hopes to improve road safety
John Horgan says next year's electoral reform referendum likely B.C.'s last attempt
Nisga'a Christmas tradition lights up suspension bridge in memory of lost ones
Want a used ferry? Opening bids start at $5,000 for Queen of Burnaby


Vancouver Sun

Taking the path less followed
'From living to existing': Tent City doubles in size in B.C.'s other "downtown east side"


Vancouver Province

Many early Vancouver Christmas traditions live on



Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria residents tell city to save money
Saanich takes lead in exploration of regional police
Needed schools are on the way
Fundamental reforms needed to fix CRD flaws


Victoria News

New construction won't solve Victoria's housing crunch
Victoria-Swan Lake MLA defends Site C decision
Looking ahead to 2018 with West Shore Mayors
Judge orders salmon farm protestors to stay away


Global BC

The four big events in BC politics following the cliffhanger election
Surrey had  59 shots fired calls this year: now activist says it's time to dump the RCMP
ICBC reminds drivers to stay safe on New Year's Eve
Mental health, stigma hindering people from seeking support: UGM
Hero who thwarted racist Canada Line attack receives 'best Christmas gift ever'
B.C. firm says it has helped 100 tech clients suck U.S. travel bans and set up in Canada
Changes coming to ICBC in 2018 says Minister David Eby



Georgia Straight

The Top 10 provincial new stories of 2017
The B. C. Liberal leadership review - who should win?
Bidder offers $5,440 for Queen of Burnaby ferry
B.C. Federation of Labour invites families to a Christmas Eve feast
The B.C. Liberal leadership review - why not Dianne Watts?
New Year's resolutions for B.C.'s political class


Vancouver Courier

Pioneer of voting rights in B.C. honoured


The Tyee

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