Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, July 11, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday,  July 11, 2018


Globe and Mail 

British Columbia signs supply deals with 31 cannabis producers
Indigenous group moves into B.C. park in effort to block Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Carding changes in Vancouver may be delayed until at least 2019, Mayor Robertson says


CBC

Liquor Distribution Branch makes deal with pot producers for steady supply of drug
CN freight train derails near Pemberton B.C.
City of Kelowna may keep its rare indoor surfing machine after all
Kitimat house prices starting to soar with LNG anticipation
Secwepmec First Nation "Tiny House Warriors" occupy North Thompson provincial park
B.C. launches online divorce tool offering step-by-stop guide to sever the knot
Downtown Eastside mobile health van aims to connect more women to health care
B.C. to fast-track applications for new long-distance bus service after Greyhound exit


Vancouver Sun

Despite bumpy ride, Hydro boss states Site C's on track, under control
Surrey mayor under fire for golf tournament fundraiser, despite it being within the rules
Indigenous pipeline protestors take over B.C. Park, displace campers
Canada-U.S. tariff battle to hit B.C. construction projects
Eby's electoral reform referendum looks like the work of a used-car salesman


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Lantzville councillor loses memory stick with confidential information
NDP tries to block info requests from B.C. Liberals, 1,750 filed in three months
Wilson's looks at taking over some Greyhound bus routes
Saanich tackles tent city


Victoria News

Slate of candidate to run for City Council
Island moves four to five milllimetres away from mainland
BC Cannabis stores to start with 150 strains available
B.C. online divorce assistant aims to streamline paperwork
B.C. bus service applications to be fast-tracked after Greyhound pullout


Global BC

Train derails north of Pemberton, on the very same lake where another did 10 months ago
Women fleeing domestic violence among groups affected by Greyhound abandoning Western Canada
A tour of the largest government-approved pot greenhouse in Canada
B.C.'s former illegal gaming enforcement commander makes startling claim about what he could not investigate
'It's humiliating": Vancouver senior says cabs refusing service over TaxiSaver vouchers
Kelowna businesses concerned about growing homeless population
Fisheries Department says more staff on waters to protect whales in Canada


Georgia Straight

We don't need a referendum on a Surrey police force
Ian Campbell: As mayor of Vancouver I would triple the empty homes tax and speed up permits for new housing
NPA starts selection of candidates to kick off Vancouver election campaign
Rental Housing Task Force consults Pets OK B.C. as part of review of rules governing tenants


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver council paves way for Arbutus Greenway plan
A long, bitter list of Arbutus Greenway proposals that didn't get passed by lame city hall
PoCo fires 7 employees for alleged theft scheme that lasted 10 years
Divorcing your spouse just got speedier in B.C.
Vision's Ian Campbell can't have his 'change' and eat it, too
Wilson's looks at taking over some Greyhound bus routes


The Tyee

Please admit you don't like Poor People So We Can Move On
Why I got arrested protesting the Kinder Morgan Pipeline


Miscellaneous



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