Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, January 10, 2018




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

Globe and Mail 

B.C. rolls out new casino rules aimed at tackling money laundering
Vancouver's housing crisis priced Gregor Robertson out of bidding for Mayor
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says he will not pursue another term
B.C. real estate watchdog presses Council to discipline realtor




CBC

Qualicum Beach could end age and family size restrictions for strata
Increased number of flu cases at Abbotsford Hospital ER worries B.C. nurses union
Bike lane barometer: judging Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson's legacy
Non-profit B.C., landlord launches pet-friendly policy
Civil Liberties Association warns B.C. city against surveillance cameras in public park
'It's a bad system': unlikely political allies fight proportional representation
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson not seeking re-election
Vancouver teacher suspended after student passes out from headlock
B.C. Conservation Officer Service investigating reports of steelhead poaching



Vancouver Sun

Gregor Robertson announces current term will be his last as Vancouver's Mayor
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson will not seek re-election
B.C. Lottery Corp. boosts policies for high rollers at casinos
Juice-maker, MLA, Mayor: The life and times of Gregor Robertson
Experts predict top-level interest in vying for mayor under Vision banner
Illegal ride-hailing makes legalization a priority
B.C.s Catalyst Paper Mills caught in U.S. paper trade dispute



Vancouver Province

Robertson faces final transit tilt with Corrigan as he prepares to leave office




Victoria Times Colonist

Mayor, Councillor slapped with censure in Nanaimo
Your ride will arrive in  ... two years


Victoria News

CRD board votes to end integrated waste procurement process
Capital Regional District growth strategy sent to municipalities for approval
Hospitals, care homes struggle from influenza

Global BC

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson announces he won't seek re-election
Gregor Robertson's political peers weigh in on his legacy, as 3 term mayor bows out
In Vancouver, you're competing with non-residents for condos worth as little as $600K
Vancouver teacher suspended after putting 15 year old in headlock, causing her to pass out
Proposed Vancouver Island pot farm could be Canada's 'largest'
'Too much population, too fast': Surrey residents say proposed development will overwhelm infrastructure
Province announces plan for new housing, support for homeless in Maple Ridge
Angry residents attempt to derail Peachland council meeting
Tickets to see Michelle Obama speak in Vancouver before going on sale to general public


Georgia Straight

Gregor Robertson won't seek fourth term as mayor of Vancouver
Whistler Question newspaper will close later this month
B.C. court of Appeal grants Crown appeal in RCMP attempt to discover identity of Craigslist advertiser
Finance Minister Carole James has no plans to prohibit foreign buying of B.C. residential real estate


Vancouver Courier

Mayor Gregor Robertson announces he will not seek re-election
Reaction to Mayor Gregor Robertson not seeking re-election
NPA Councillor lobbies for small business lifeline


The Tyee

Gregor Robertson Not Seeking re-election for Vancouver Mayor
Requiem for a Welterweight:  24 Hours a 'Scrappy Little Paper' - Until it Hit the Canvas
Inside DFO's Battle to Downplay a Deadly Farmed Salmon Disease
De Jong Campaign Rejected Controversial Online Company over 'Moral Lens'

Miscelleneaous


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