Monday, April 23, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, April 23, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, April 23, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Hells Angels club houses likely to be used to plan future crimes, lawyer says as B.C. civil forfeiture case begins
British Columbia moves to cap auto insurance payouts
Vancouver's empty-homes tax to rake in $30 million in first year; many properties exempted


CBC

Judge jokes case 'may never end' as Hells Angels civil forfeiture trial begins
Saskatchewan introduces 'last resort' legislation that would restrict products to B.C.
Duelling protests staged at BCFT's office over LGBT inclusive curriculum
Myths about electric vehicles caring off buyers, says BC Hydro
Judith Guichon says goodbye as B.C's lieutenant governor
Vancouver's empty homes tax to pull in $30M


Vancouver Sun

Pipeline turmoil could hit average British Columbians in wallets
ICBC legislation could solve financial crisis, says minister
New ICBC legislation will face inevitable legal challenge
Hells Angels civil forfeiture trial begins in Supreme Court
City of Vancouver wants 4/20 organizers to pay for clean up costs, policing
Five ways Alberta can put the hurt on BC and beyond


Vancouver Province

Can Eby fix the mess at ICBC?


Victoria Times Colonist

Lieutenant Governor says B.C. election decision not among her top three moments


Victoria News

Another BC First Nation voices support for Kinder Morgan pipeline
ICBC reform aims to slow rising car insurance costs
Lt. Governor back in the saddle, with legacy of land stewardship


Global BC

Saskatchewan aims to introduce export permits for oil and gas due to B.C.'s Trans Mountain delays
Province pledges ICBC changes will get insurer 'back in the black'
About half of B.C.'s child care providers apply for reduced fees
Okanagan becoming leading region for cannabis cultivation
Prisoners join flood fight in the South Okanagan
Police get involved after signs were stolen at duelling gender identity rallies at legislature
Metro Vancouver Board to revisit controversial pay bump on Friday


Georgia Straight

Soldiers of Odin among those at duelling SOGI 123 rallies outside BCTF building in Vancouver
Vancouver Courier

Almost 40 cannabis 'overdose' patients treated at St. Paul's during 4/20
Protests not indicative of mainstream view of pipeline expansion: poll
City expects to bring in #30 million in empty homes tax
Designs revealed for new Cambie tower with tiered terraces


The Tyee

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