Friday, May 4, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, May 4, 2018




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


Globe and Mail 

Is the dream of a First Nations-led pipeline plan more than a "big joke"?
My house is plummeting in value. And I couldn't be happier


CBC

Okanagan residents wait - and prepare - for lake to rise
Public hearings planned for Vancouver police officers accused in separate cases
Norovirus outbreaks linked to B.C. oysters a sign of water pollution, says shellfish group
Carole James on school tax and asking owners of $3M homes 'to pay a little bit more'


Vancouver Sun

Soaring health costs for B.C. cities when employer health tax replaces premiums: UBCM survey
LNG terminal on verge of approval under John Horgan: who knew?
Vancouver announces big non market housing project
Busy days at Canada Place signal potential limits to growth os cruise sector: industry association
Sellers, buyers and developers seek clarity about owing presale condo-related taxes


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

City of Victoria weighs options after shift in MSP costs
Maritime Museum of B.C. setting sights on waterfront home
Housing need grows


Victoria News

MLA urges pipeline progress after 19 train cars derail in Fraser Canyon


Global BC

Central Okanagan economically unstoppable as boom continues
Vision Vancouver set to run mayoral candidate in October
Nearly 1,000 new affordable housing units on the way for Vancouver
Waterfront Station to undergo a major upgrade
19 train cars derail north of Boston Bar


Georgia Straight

Preston Gonu's life of service earns respect of Nisga'a peers and the Vancouver Police Department
Cruise ship season brings a high volume of traffic to Canada Place over the next two weeks
Vancouver unveils plans for 1,000 new units of affordable housing aimed at residents earning less than $80,000 a year
Downtown East side housing co-op warns financial strain near a breaking point


Vancouver Courier

More than 1,000 affordable housing units to be built in Vancouver
Vancouver overdose calls reach highest levels in 17 months
Waterfront SeaBus terminal to ger over 40 facelift


The Tyee

MSP Replacement Could Mean Property Tax Increases, Says UBCM




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