Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, August 7, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  August 7, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver development's 'poor doors' renew debate over segregation in mixed housing


CBC

Cost to twin Trans Mountain pipeline could go $1.9B higher Kinder Morgan says
Buildings destroyed in Telegraph Creek area as wildfires rage in Northern BC
Group opposing change to B.C.'s voting system seeks court injunction
Forest management could be causing more harm than good, says UBC prof
Red-light cameras now running 24/7 at dozens of B.C. intersections


Vancouver Sun

Flying with John: My unexpected seven-hour chat with the Premier of B.C.
Cost to twin Trans Mountain pipeline now $1.9B higher, Kinder Morgan says
As B.C. drivers get sneakier, distracted driving violations go down
Fire destroys 27 structures in Telegraph Creek
B.C.'s red light cameras now recording 24 hours a day
Average workers will ultimately pay for Horgan government's new payroll tax


Vancouver Province

Labour shortage forces temporary closure of Vancouver bagel shop


Victoria Times Colonist

Nanaimo Lakes wildfire puts 77 homes on evacuation alert
Vancouver Island's Saudi students ordered to leave
B.C.'s red-light cameras now recording 24 hours a day


Victoria News

27 structures lost in 'volatile' northern BC wildfire
BC voting referendum challenge back in court
Advocates slam BC government ads meant to fight overdose crisis
B.C. red light cameras now live around the clock


Global BC

Saudi student departure would cost Okanagan College $850,000
BC says 24/7 red light cameras are not photo radar, critics say that's exactly what they are
27 structures in Telegraph Creek area lost to fire
Cost to twin Trans Mountain pipeline now $1.9 B higher, Kinder Morgan says
Red light cameras will soon run 24/7 at many B.C. intersections


Georgia Straight

B.C. Court of Appeal reinstates adjudicator's decision on roadside driving prohibition
BC expands hours for red light cameras around province


Vancouver Courier

Go ahead Vancouver, name a city councillor who brings value to the job
New 42 home development in Sechelt going forward
City of North Vancouver advances three story Shipyards project
Six storey rental building proposed for East Vancouver
Justin Trudeau visits Richmond Night Market
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh expected to announce he'll run for Kennedy Stewart's seat
BC red light traffic cameras now live  24/7 to reduce accidents
Telus' Vancouver HQ sold to mystery buyer for undisclosed sum


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

Iconic Telus Garden sold to unknown buyer
Free cannabis giveaways paint a picture of what the post-legalization black market will look like, say experts

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