Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, January 24, 2018




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

Globe and Mail 

BC Liberal leadership candidate Mike De Jong misled cabinet on size of surplus: ex-minister
BC Liberals receive largest voter subsidy, but still oppose new arrangement
Perry Kendall, B.C.'s first provincial health officer, to resign


CBC

White Rock mayor will not seek re-election in 2018
Vancouver reveals final plans for Northeast False Creek


Vancouver Sun

'Friends' expose friction in Liberal leadership race
City unveils massive plan for Northeast False Creek
White Rock Mayor won't see re-election
Metro Vancouver mayors asked to recommit to regional transit plan
After pilot project TransLink to bring 32 double-decker buses to Metro Vancouver


Vancouver Province

Bennett blast shakes up Liberal leadership race


Victoria Times Colonist

Step 1: With wave on its way, don't call 911 for advice
Victoria leads on bag ban


Victoria News

Victoria honours local First Nations in naming new library branch
Tsunami warning prompts Saanich to study emergency response
New provincial health officer takes over in B.C.


Global BC

First Nations raising money to challenge federal government's west coast oil tanker ban
Port Coquitlam mayor reflects on response readiness after Canadian Pacific railyard fire
BC Liberals say steps have been taken to ensure fairness in 2018 leadership vote
More vacancies on B.C. Supreme Court to start 2018 despite new appointment process
B.C. gets first female provincial health officer



Georgia Straight

And the winner of the B.C. Liberal leadership debate was  ... John Horgan
Pollster says Vision Vancouver a damaged brand as party seeks candidates for 2018 elections
Bonnie Henry appointed B.C. provincial health officer after Perry Kendall announces retirement
B.C. Liberals will likely never win another election unless they do an about face on environmental issues



Vancouver Courier

Final plan for Northeast False Creek goes before Council
B.C. health officer Dr. Perry Kendall to retire
City of North Vancouver approves new condos despite outrcry
Burrard Bridge named busiest cycling route in North America
Arbutus Village developer wants more density because of housing crisis
Tourism deal signed between B.C. and Chinese social media giant WeChat


The Tyee

Hydro Rate Freeze Decision Delayed Following Horgan's Musings
Megadams Not Clean or Green, Says Expert
Where are the Real Liberals in this Leadership race


Miscellaneous

After Tuesday's Alaska quake: Seismic aftershocks continue in Kodiak, while political aftershocks continue to rumble across the North Coast  NCR



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