Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, July 10, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday,  July 10, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Former B.C. Mountie who advocated for change within force dies by suicide
City Council votes to reduce building heights in Vancouver's historic Chinatown
Family sues trampoline park for negligence in death of B.C. man


CBC

B.C. searching for replacement after Greyhound announces exit
Greyhound lobbied Ottawa to backstop rural routes for years to no avail, says executive
Richmond trampoline park sued over death of Victoria father
'we can set the standard higher': Vernon tackles street crime and safety issues
B.C. pilot for $200 a month child care gets 'overwhelming' response, says government
Former B.C. Liberal government failed to properly assess value of surplus real estate, report says
City of Vancouver bans new towers in Chinatown


Vancouver Sun

Incompetence left B.C. government millions short in land sale
NDP tries to block information  requests from BC Liberals
Should Surrey have its own police force it's a question work asking, says councillor
Vancouver Chinatown council approves revisions reducing building size in historic area


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Electric bus joining B.C. Transit fleet for Greater Victoria test
B.C. must rein in public-sector wages, benefits
A 1.5% solution for more inclusive communities


Victoria News

Electric BC Transit bus officially joins Victoria fleet
Market can fill in Greyhound vacuum, B.C. minister says


Global BC

Adjustable speed limits coming to Highway 1 in effort to curb congestion, accidents
For years, newly released B.C. prisoners have used Greyhound to get home. What will happen now?
Should Surrey get its own police department? Councillor wants to put it to a referendum
All options 'on the table' following Greyhound decision: B.C. transportation minister
Improvements needed in government process of selling assets: BC auditor general
Outspoken former RCMP member Krista Carle dies


Georgia Straight

Vancouver park board approves rooftop park concept in Oakridge Centre redevelopment


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver council limits size of future buildings in Chinatown
Does the Haida Now exhibit belong in the Museum of Vancouver?
Vancouver Greens propose moratorium on demolition of purpose-built rental buildings
Move over Vancouver: Canada has a new hotspot for pricey real estate
Victoria considers minimum size restriction for downtown housing units

The Tyee

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