Friday, July 6, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 6, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday,  July 6, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Turning part of Vancouver's Langara Golf Course into parkland makes sense
B.C. gangs 'unique' compared to those in other provinces
B.C. fund to help create 22,000 child care spaces over three years, minister says


CBC

Majority of fish processing plants violating permits, audit shows
B.C. municipalities want moratorium on approving ALR land for cannabis production
How Ontario casinos protect against money laundering and what B.C. can learn
Firefighters were warned about string of arsons before destructive Lake Country wildfire
New Vancouver Island hospital announced for Cowichan Valley
LNG Canada pipeline picks ups team as work camp contract awarded


Vancouver Sun

B.C.'s foreign buyers tax is nothing special and not xenophobic
Provincial government waits on giving another $50M to new Vancouver Art Gallery
Public payroll tax relief tilts James' promise for level playing field


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Ssanich tent camp leader arrested, accused of obstructing firefighters
New hospital announced for Cowichan Valley
Homeless camp might sock Saanich taxpayers for nearly $1M
Health Tax includes RRSP's


Victoria News

Arrest made at Victoria's tent city after fire officials blocked from entering
Canadian Coast Guard opens new search and rescue station in Victoria
Applications open for B.C. child care construction fund


Global BC

Watchdog 'astounded' at Rich Coleman's casino donation comments
Saanich tent city resident arrested for allegedly blasting air horn in firefighter's ear
BC eyes 22,000 new childcare spaces with $221 million capital fund
B.C. government continues with health-care spending with new Cowichan Valley hospital


Georgia Straight

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Vancouver Courier

Why would you name a Vancouver political party after an organization with the same name?
Three of nine Vancouver School Board trustees won't seek re-election
B.C. fund to help create 22,000 childcare spaces by 2021: minister
Public hearings scheduled for North Van affordable housing projects
B.C. shipyards urged to seek offshore partners to build ferries


The Tyee

The RCMP Thought Solidarity was a Communist Plot
1983: The Year BC Citizens and Workers Fought back
Laid-off Care Home Workers Remain in Limbo


Miscellaneous

US Drug Enforcement Agency "assisting' RCMP in Ucluelet double-murder probe
Ex public safety minister among commenters saying 'cut the cables' of B.C. Bridge protestors


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