Monday, March 5, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, March 5, 2018




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


Globe and Mail 

Regus leads a co-working 'revolution' in Vancouver
'Serious consequences' for B.C. if it blocks Trans Mountain pipeline extension: Jason Kenney
Charges against ex-Burns Lake mayor are a 'nasty surprise' for BC Liberals, Wilkinson says
Unique B.C. partnership set to restore logged forest of Haida Gwaii
B.C. Attorney General urges top court to uphold mandatory minimum sentences to protect vulnerable youth


CBC

Hopes for smoking ban in North Vancouver extinguished
Kenney threatens to stop flow of oil to B.C., put toll on natural gas
'Nobody knows what to say, nobody knows what to think'
Correctional Service of Canada sheds light on B.C. gangster prison release blunder
National Defence aims to save time by cutting steel on resupply ship early
CRA slammed for 'reprehensible and malicious' prosecution of B.C. couple
Should bad drivers pay more so good drivers can pay less?
B.C.'s justice system ranks among the lowest in the country
Family doctors need more support, experts say, after online database closes
Fish farm ban 'the right move' Indigenous leader says
'Wasteful' B.C. woman who 'wouldn't take not for an answer' in court banned from suing opponents
Provincial and federal budgets promise affordable housing for Vancouver, at what cost?
Williams Lake council want GPS trackers for career criminals


Vancouver Sun

CRA ordered to pay more than $1 million for malicious prosecution
Province proposed major changes to ICBC rate structure
Charges against former Burns Lake mayor shook community
Better speed enforcement could help save ICBC: UBC prof
No way to match Barrett's legacy with electoral changes
Alberta's Jason Kenney threatens to stop flow of oil to British Columbia, put toll on natural gas


Vancouver Province

On the NDPs payroll tax the pressure continues to build


Victoria Times Colonist

Up for debate: how to punish B.C.'s bad drivers and get ICBC out of red
NDP leader Singh visits island, walks fine line on pipeline dispute
DFO shuts down Herring fishery citing first nations reconciliation


Victoria News

City of Victoria wins injunction allowing removal of derelict boats from Gorge
UVIC plans to expand on-campus housing
Safe driver discounts, lending vehicles to young drivers under scrutiny for ICBC


Global BC

B.C. has higher rate of unsolved crime than anywhere across Canada, report shows
ICBC looks at penalizing drivers instead of vehicle owners, among many proposals for change
No end in sight to B.C.'s doctor shortage as major online resource disappears
Big name provincial politicians bow out of Vancouver mayoral race
Vancouver councillor calls for Robson Square to be reopened to vehicle traffic
Employer health tax to cost VsB 50% more than old MSP premiums
North Vancovuer council set to reject calls for blanket public smoking ban


Georgia Straight

NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert rules out bid for Vancouver mayor
Alexandra Morton's Racing a Virus provides a sleek and concise take on the fish farms question
No murders of Vancouver sex workers for nearly a decade under decriminalization


Vancouver Courier

NDP MLA Chandra Herbert rules out run for Vancouver mayor
Bad drivers beware: B.C. government asking for public feedback on new structure
Large expansion announced for McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
Oh great ... Vancouver cars are now becoming rats' nests
At memorial, former premier Dave Barrett remembered for his compassion
Okanagan RCMP's creativity reaping rewards in catching distracted drivers


The Tyee

Ferries Fare Cuts coming without plan to replace lost revenue


Miscellaneous





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