Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, April 4, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Sustainable cities advocate Shauna Sylvester announces run for Vancouver mayor
UBC adds Musqueam language to street signs on campus
British Columbia cracks down on doctor's illegal billing with stiff penalties


CBC

Shauna Sylvester wants to become mayor of Vancouver. Here's what she needs to have happen
After supporting other families, 2 MMIWG staffers get their chance to speak
Feelings mixed over extension request for MMIWG inquiry
B.C.'s first environment minister, Jim Nielsen, dead at 79
B.C. nurse practitioners can now prescribe drugs for opioid addiction
Vancouver housing market slows, prices remain high
Straws, coffee cups targets of Vancouver strategy to reduce plastic garbage
'Lives depend on this': B.C. families of MMIWG ready to testify at national inquiry, but doubts remain
Vision Vancouver still doesn't have a mayoral candidate for fall election


Vancouver Sun

'Bridge builder' launches bid to become Vancouver Mayor
BC Ferries announces 98 million worth of fare reductions
New Green Party in Burnaby calling on Mayor to vote against Metro pay hike
Speculation tax is essential for housing affordability


Vancouver Province

Public backlash forces retreat on politicians' cash grab


Victoria Times Colonist

Full Senior's discount returns to B.c. Ferries, fares, cut 15% on minor routes
B.C. has right approach to better medicare


Victoria News

Trudeau visiting Victoria Thursday afternoon
Final leg of national missing women inquiry begins in B.C.
Nurse practitioners in B.C. can now prescribe opioid substitutes
Memories of trauma, assault and resilience shared at MMIWG inquiry in B.C.


Global BC

SFU's Shauna Sylvester to run as independent in Vancouver mayoral bid
Vancouver Island drug sites see 100K visits, Nanaimo councillor calls for more
New affordable housing project goes ahead in New Westminster
Women working in Vancouver sex trade were seen as 'disposable' inquiry hears
Mental-health advocates make 25 recommendations for B.C. poverty reduction plan
Seeking 'hidden homeless' Metro Vancouver kicks off first-ever youth homeless count
Vancouver mayoral race wide open, as Vision says it may not run a candidate


Georgia Straight

Environmentalist and educator Shauna Sylvester enters Vancouver mayoral race
Plaza of Nations development begins to move forward
City of Vancouver developing strategy to reduce use of disposable plastic products, including bags, cups, straws
Vision Vancouver says its candidate for mayor need not be a member of the party, opens nominations for council
Metro Vancouver chair Greg Moore says board will revisit controversial retirement allowances


Vancouver Courier

Shauna Sylvester is running for Mayor of Vancouver
Could Shauna Sylvester be Vancouver's first Female mayor?
Metro board to 'reconsider' pay raise, retirement allowance
Mayor Robertson pushes for decriminalization of illicit drugs
UBC pays homage to Musqueam people with bilingual street signs
Last chance to have your say on ICBC changes
Senior's discount returns to B.C. Ferries


The Tyee

Trudeau's Smoke and Mirrors on Carbon Tax and Pipeline
Arrests to Continue as Kinder Morgan Protests Heat up


Miscellaneous