Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, February 7, 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. school board seeks non-certified teachers to fill gap
Pacific Traverse seeks NEB and Haisla approval to export propane
British Columbia reaches tax deal with Airbnb
Special prosecutor appointed after alleged threats at Nanaimo city hall
B.C. coalition launches campaign to bring ride-hailing apps to the province
Kinder Morgan readies for legal action in Trans Mountain pipeline feud


CBC

B.C. based official wine supplier to Calgary Flames fears impact of wine ban
Judicial heavyweights call for B.C. to introduce anti-SLAPP legislation
Saturna Island neighbours pitch in to solve family housing crisis
B.C. First Nations plan large demonstration to stop Kinder Morgan pipeline
Police watchdog clears RCMP of wrongdoing in 2016 death of 18 year old woman in custody
Trial lawyers-led coalition raises more concerns over new ICBC cap on minor injury claims
B.C.'s NDP to deliver throne speech next week amid trade war with Alberta
B.C. wine marketers 'worth their salt' will capitalize on Alberta's ban: experts
Canada's largest oil industry group calls for end to 'politicization' of Alberta-B.C. trade war
'School yard politics' over wine infuriates B.C.-based Alberta winery owner
B.C. Premier John Horgan says he 'will not be distracted' by Alberta wine ban
Trudeau government will insist on ultimate authority over fate of pipeline in B.C.-Alberta spat: source
Airbnb to collect provincial, municipal taxes on short-term rentals in B.C.
Special prosecutor appointed in case of alleged threats at Nanaimo City Hall


Vancouver Sun

B.C. Premier John Horgan refuses to retaliate on Alberta wine ban
War of words with Alberta over beef, oil, wine, trade
After Alberta's wine ban, what should B.C. boycott in retaliation
Trans Mountain  CEO condemns B.C.'s move to restrict bitumen shipments

Vancouver Province

B.C.-Alberta trade spat could get uglier


Victoria Times Colonist

Horgan rejects retaliation for Alberta's wine ban
Province to spend more than $!2M on affordable rentals in Langford, Sooke
Airbnb to collect sales taxes on rentals; money will go to affordable housing
Freeze in the dark
Lawyers lose, but ICBC claimants' future is unclear


Victoria News

Notley uncorks B.C. support for wine ban
John Horgan won't retaliate in pipeline feud with Alberta
ICBC to cap pain and suffering payouts to stem car insurance losses
Despite illegal status, Airbnb taxes heading for Oak Bay


Global BC

Trans Mountain CEO condemns B.C.'s move to restrict bitumen shipments
Fraser Health report offers updated snapshot of overdose crisis
Surrey says it will be ready to roll when pot is legalized in July
Alberta beef boycott would have been 'banning our own product': BC Cattlemen
Proposed Kelowna hotel to big ; council rejection recommended
Manitoba premier concerned by escalation of bitumen battle between B.C. and Alberta
Hearings scheduled to deport alleged ISIS supporter in B.C., official says
'This is a fight between B.C. and the rest of Canada': Alberta not backing down on B.C. wine boycott
B.C. and Alberta's war isn't about oil or the environment, it's about getting reelected
If you rent an Airbnb in B.C., you may be about to pay 11 per cent in taxes


Georgia Straight

Temporary residents impacting Canadian cities' real estate markets, CMHC analysis finds
Pipeline opponents in Quebec and Ontario launch buying campaign in support of B.C. wines
Vancouver school board to be asked to bring back districtwide student forum
B.C. lawyers and activists argue criminal records can't be allowed to sink cannabis entrepreneurs
Rachel Notley's days of whine and poses
B.C. reaches tax agreement with Airbnb and says arrangements with other platforms to follow


Vancouver Courier

Overseas ferry construction: Does it make financial sense?
More than 70 marijuana shops in Vancouver continue to blaze without business licenses
New 'dual agency' ban throws real estate agents into disarray
Airbnb to start collecting, paying taxes in B.C.
City Mayors Foundation seeking female nominations for World Mayor Prize
Province, Airbnb to make announcement on affordable housing
Vancouver rape crisis centre calls 18 month waitlist 'unacceptable'
Alberta/B.C. wine war not as bold, plummy and playful as we had hoped


The Tyee

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