Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 16, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Wednesday, May 15, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Volunteers work to secure flood-hit areas in B.C. amid threat of storms
Alberta passes law that would punish B.C. over pipeline fight
Victoria lands top spot on Christie's luxury housing markets list
B.C. coroner's jury makes 10 recommendations in inquest into death of Saskatchewan woman




CBC

Vancouver votes to ban plastic straws, foam cups and containers by June 2019
Complete political hypocrisy': B.C. Liberals attack NDP for deleting emails at start of their tenure
Alberta passes bill 'to turn off the taps' to B.C. over pipeline delays
Quesnel wants stiffer penalties for 'lowlifes' who loot during evacuations
Ottawa 'ready to help' as B.C. residents scramble to prepare for more flooding
Don't put compostable plastics in green bin, Metro Vancouver says
Rhetoric and hyperbole: Horgan fires back at finance minister over Feds' Trans Mountain backing
B.C. Ombudsperson's report shows thousands of welfare recipients unfairly penalized


Vancouver Sun

Two thirds of homes hit by new speculation tax will be BC owned
B.C. shoots back at Ottawa and Alberta over Kinder Morgan pipeline
Hydro 'shocker' isn't the first time project wires got crossed
Latest salvo in feud between NPA and rejected Mayoral hopeful



Vancouver Province

Feds blame Horgan as taxpayers exposed in pipeline brawl


Victoria Times Colonist

British Columbia is just defending its interests on pipeline: Horgan
Reservations could be free at B.C. Ferries in new strategy
Horgan puts breaks on light rail for E & N


Victoria News

Horgan says B.C. defending its interests in Trans Mountain pipeline
Railway groups disappointed with premier's comments
B.C. fires back in escalating Trans Mountain pipeline battle


Global BC

Federal assistance, military on way for B.C flooding
B.C. city to pot shop owners: want to open here? Great, open your wallet first
BC NDP takes fire over deleted emails once again
No room for humour on Port Moody traffic signs
Alberta passes legislation that could let province cut oil to BC over Trans Mountain pipeline dispute
New report finds systemic use of restraint and seclusion in B.C. schools


Georgia Straight

Vancouver to ban plastic straws and disposable food containers starting June 1 2019
Liquor boards take note: Race to the bottom will crush craft cannabis growers
Board members, Vancouver council hopefuls bolt NPA following foiled nomination of Hector Bremner

Vancouver Courier

Prominent Musqueam member mulls continue council run with NPA
B.C. businesses taking pipeline support to Alberta
Police targeting speeders over the long weekend
City of Vancouver proclaims 2018 'Year of the Queer'
Victoria lands top spot on Christie's luxury housing markets list
Panel to ponder three options for arterial road and overpass through False Creek Flats

The Tyee

Marine Harvest Seeks 'No-Go' Zone around fish farms
Lessons from Care: 'If the Government Hadn't Done All Those Terrible things'
Health Tax and Educational Opportunity Are Good for the Economy, Premier Says


Miscellaneous

B.C. threatens to sue Alberta if 'unconstitutional' bill to block oil becomes law
B.C. Ombudsperson finds Ministry of Social Development failed to follow the law' on income assistance
People with disabilities  would be hurt by Vancouver straw ban, say advocates

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