Monday, January 8, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, January 8, 2018




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

Globe and Mail 

Patients's botched transfer renews calls for assisted dying in all publicly funded health-care facilities
B.C. taxi group touts single ride-hailing app to rival Uber, Lyft
B.C. gaming officials flag unusual betting by 'housewives' in casino review
Free foot care pilot project in Abbotsford showing positive signs for patients

CBC

Uber and taxi industry give competing visions of the future to B.C. MLA's
Wildlife-watching tours safe despite incidents, official says
Clean energy group push for fast-working electric car chargers from Kamloops to Haida Gwaii
Fed up Victoria tenants flood tenancy branch with complaints
As Uber pleads, Burnaby adds taxis
Premier John Horgan to head to Asia this month on trade mission


Vancouver Sun

Making ALR a 'rescue mission' to pacify Site C critics?
China's hunt for corrupt officials could affect BCLC 'whale' gambler revenue


Vancouver Province

Ban foreign real-estate purchases, Weaver says


Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria police closer to adding six officers


Victoria News

Oak Bay deaths trigger reviews by multiple agencies
Politicians pose on plastic bags


Global BC

The illegal Richmond ride hailing app that allegedly won't take non-Chinese fares
Chinese ban on foreign recycling won't affect BC: industry
'Incredibly foolish': Surrey mayor slams potential slowdown on light rail, subway
'How' land is used, not for 'who': B.C. lawyers' group wants 'social condition' as a human right
Langley seniors live 'in fear' as they share building with people with mental health issues
Uber, taxi industry make their case as ride-hailing hearings begin in Vancouver
'It's time to end the need for food banks' says UBC prof


Georgia Straight

Want  peace on Earth? Start by divesting from overpriced, destructive megaprojects like Site C
John Horgan to make first trip to Asia since elected B.C. premier


Vancouver Courier

Bentall Memorial honours workers killed during tower construction


The Tyee

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Miscelleneaous

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