Sunday, April 22, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, April 21 and 22, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Saturday/Sunday April 21 & 22, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson apologizes to Chinese community for historic discrimination
Hells Angels civil-forfeiture trial finally set to begin in B.C. Supreme Court
B.C. universities impose steep tuition increases for foreign students


CBC

City of Vancouver formally apologizes to Chinese community for past discrimination
'They're not objective at all': Educators dispute Fraser Institute's B.C. school rankings
Northern B.C. residents stage pro-pipeline rally in Fort St. John
Not alone: B.C. artist with Asperger's describes high school in graphic novel
'It's going to be biblical': flood fears in southern B.C. as snowpack melts
Family lawyer criticizes B.C. bill that would revoke driver's licences of 'deadbeat' parents
Mackenzie Pulp Mill fined $900,000 for leaking effluent into B.C. lake
Ice rink inspection blitz leaves some B.C. towns facing hefty bills
Indigenous author says Indian Act is overdue for change


Vancouver Sun

Vancouver apologizes to Chinese community for injustices of the past
Health ministry boosts hip/knee replacements in Fraser Health
Mackenzie Pulp Mill fined $900,000 for leaking effluent into B.C. lake
The NDP's 'speculation tax" vs the unfair status quo a false choice


Vancouver Province

Metro Vancouver's tenants fume as municipal staff gets half-price parking


Victoria Times Colonist

Nanaimo faces blizzard of information requests
A time to feel sympathy for Andrew Weaver
Say goodbye to big money politics


Victoria News

Dix says B.C. remains focused on fighting youth  on fighting youth overdoses in wake of teen's death
UVic's Gustavson goes carbon neutral for air travel
Eliminating efficiency for farm workers


Global BC

City of Vancouver issues apology for historical discrimination against Chinese residents
Kinder Morgan pipeline battle 'a complete battle 'a complete violation' of Canadian economic union: Jason Kenney
Private elementary schools in B.C. take top ranks: Fraser Institute Report


Georgia Straight

Parent sounds alarm to Vancouver school trustees over lack of diversity in district's senior management team
After 4/20 Vancouver park board announces closure of Sunset Beach Park field up for to 10 weeks
Was Vancouver park board's reaction to 4/20 overblown? It's a common view on social media


Vancouver Courier

Mayor Robertson apologizes to Chinese community for historical discrimination
Chilliwack's Bill Henderson looks to past to reconcile the future


The Tyee

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