Thursday, April 19, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, April 19, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday , April 19, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Ottawa won't commit to disclosing carbon risk for expansion of Trans Mountain pipeline
Supreme Court's cross-border alcohol ruling could hit Alberta in pipeline dispute
Pipelines and beer: A symptom of inaction on domestic free trade
How B.C.'s head of state Judith Guichon chose a minority government over an election
Vancouver eyes allowing permanent residents to vote
External investigation into conduct of ex-Victoria police chief can proceed, B.C. court rules


CBC

B.C. First Nation says passage of Trans Mountain project through reserve not a done deal
Flood preparations underway as water levels rise near Oliver 
B.C. First Nation wins right to  it's own commercial fishery
UBC pushes for Millennium Line extension to campus; opens door to providing funding
How 'Free the Beer' ruling could impact the B.C.-Alberta pipeline war
Unsafe bridges among multiple safety issues found on government-run forestry roads
Bar and restaurant workers to get minimum wage hike in B.C.
B.C. wineries 'disappointed' by provincial trade ruling, but door opens for future challenges


Vancouver Sun

Feds not doing enough to keep organized crime out of medical pot, B.C. minister says
Minister won't apologize to NPA for accusing it of skirting fundraising law
B.C.  government phasing out lower minimum wage for bar servers
Notley knows feuding with they neigbhour works politically
First Nations court challenges continue to hang over $7.4 billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Province moves to increase wages for lower-pay workers
Police procession honours Victoria Constable Ian Jordan
External investigation into ex-police chief Frank Elsner can go ahead, court says
Weaver loses speaking slot and temper
B.C. communities await marine spill compensation years after incidents
A college for West Shore


Victoria News

B.C. government invests $1.9 billion in community housing
Manak calls Constable Ian Jordan fallen hero
North Saanich added to list of places that want tax exemption
B.C. Liquor server wage to be phased out by 2021


Global BC

'Free the beer' ruling proves Alberta can't stop gas from flowing into B.C: David Eby
UBC wants in on the Broadway subway, but TransLink says it's a no go
B.C. Lieutenant-Governor says choice to give John Horgan a chance to govern 'wasn't easy'
It's a crisis: BC Attorney General responds to report linking drugs, money laundering, real estate
19,000 investors bought their way into Vancouver. If the city has its way, they could vote, too
The B.C. government is scrapping the liquor servers wage by 2021
Green party introduces legislation that would prevent waste being dumped in quarries


Georgia Straight

Pipeline polls are for fake news trolls
Supreme Court of Canada upholds limiting liquor movements across a provincial border
Time to get onboard the 'free transit for youth' campaign
Raymond Louie and others want to run as Vision Vancouver mayoral candidate, says party executive
Vancouver engineer George Steeves joins NPA mayoral nomination contest
Why can't we elect B.C. university chancellors?
Greater Vancouver Food Bank receives $1-million grant to launch food-waste reduction program


Vancouver Courier

Province's increase to farm wages may raise produce prices
Sarah Blyth announces candidacy for Vancouver City Council
NPA president demands apology from municipal affairs minister


The Tyee

Pipeline Expansion: U.S. Refineries Win, Canadians Lose
Social Development Ministry Not a Smooth Operator when Answering the Phone
Renters' Rights Changes Just First Step, NDP says

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