Monday, July 9, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, July 9, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday,  July 9, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson pushes for multi unit housing in low-density neighbourhoods
Glacier Media shutting down press room at Times Colonist as of September 30


CBC

Outspoken former RCMP officer Krista Carle has died
Steel tariffs could impact B.C. projects like Patullo Bridge, Surrey LRT
B.C. condo association urges more tolerance after ban on outdoor play
Downtown Chilliwack getting an ambitious facelift
Greyhound Canada to end bus service in Western provinces
Greyhound cuts to have major impact on B.C. passengers
DEA assisting B. C. Police with investigation into deaths of 2 men near Ucluelet


Vancouver Sun

Greyhound pullout leaves small B.C. communities disconnected
B.C. treasury under pressure even if modest deals with government unions stand
Ken Clement resigns from Vancouver School Board


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News

DEA confirms involvement in RCMP's Ucluelet homicide investigation
DFO seeks feedback  on new strategy to protect whales
Report reveals widespread violations by fish processing facilities
Variable speed limits coming to some B.C. highways
Keep local government auditor, B.C. small business group says


Global BC

What are the alternatives to Greyhound in Western Canada?
U.S. DEA assisting RCMP in Ucluelet double-homicide investigation
Okanagan Mayors lamenting loss of Greyhound
Proposal for new height limits in Chinatown goes to vote Tuesday
Alberta likely to take equity stake in Trans Mountain pipeline: Notley


Georgia Straight

BC transportation minister expresses frustration in response to Greyhound service cuts
Camp Namegans shows authorities are fighting a losing battle against tent cities and must stop
Greyhound eliminates B.C. and other Western Canada bus routes
Kelowna West disclosures show B.C. Greens spent $29.05 for each vote
Vancouver park board urged to reject B.C. Hydro power lines underneath Nelson Park
Nicholas Cherne resigns as Vancouver Green candidate for school board


Vancouver Courier

New southeast Vancouver housing co-op targets 'moderate' income earners
Elections BC outlines threshold for anti-Site C petition
Vision Vancouver's Diego Cardona seeks redemption in second city hall run
Embattled Vancouver Green Party candidate resigns amid disclosure controversy
Province claws back controversial proposal to pay out teachers for lost prep time
Vancouver- Seattle bus route only survivor as Greyhound pulls out of western provinces


The Tyee

Offshore School Changes Don't Go Far Enough, say Teachers
Vancouver, Can We Talk about Housing without getting so angry?


Miscellaneous

Recent close encounters with bears show humans are too 'cavalier' around wildlife, says professor
Labour group starts petition calling for paid sick days in B.C.


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