Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, June 14, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday,  June 14, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Twenty questions with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip
Police need policy on 'grievous bodily harm' calls: B.C. coroner's inquest
Civil rights and First Nations groups file complaint over Vancouver street checks
Uber looks to expand its platform to other transportation methods
Supreme Court to rule on accreditation of Trinity Western University's law school


CBC

2% raises tentative agreement between B.C. government and BCGEU keeps wage increases at inflation

It's not a level playing field': B.C. dairy farmers concerned about Trump's trade comments
LGBT rights vs. religious freedom: top court ruling on Trinity Western case Friday
Would you check out a concert in Surrey if they built a new arena?

Vancouver Sun

Police need policy on 'grievous bodily harm' calls: BC coroners inquest
Tax reform  task force recommendations to be ignored again by B.C. government
YVR announces $9.1 billion in expansion plans
Planning energy roadmap for Hydro's TBA change of direction


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Realtor band on 'double ending' comes into force
B.C. Finance Ministry receives report that recommends homeowner grant elimination


Victoria News

Vancouver Island's largest supervised consumption site to open Monday
Extend sales tax to soft drinks B.C. advisory group says
B.C. public service union settlement first of many


Global BC

Provincial government pumping the brakes on ride-hailing in B.C. by Christmas
B.C. realtors banned from representing both buyer and seller starting Friday
Vancouver bike share age limit lowered, $20 annual pass launched
Vancouverites have Canada's highest debt among major cities
MSP Task Force recommends tax on sugary drinks
The BC NDP remains firmly in charge of B.C.'s agenda
Integrated safe consumption centre to open in Victoria next week
YVR breaks ground on $9.1 billion airport upgrade projects
Kennedy Stewart leads Vancouver mayor's race, but nearly half of voters undecided: poll


Georgia Straight

B.C. Green caucus extends best wishes to Muslims for happy Eid al-Fir
Canadian dairy company Saputo to build new $240 million processing facility in Metro Vancouver
B.C. property surtax undermines cities and affordability
Students with special needs deserve 'remedy' too
With Adriane Carr out of Vancouver mayoral race, Kennedy Stewart takes lead
What's up with the Vancouver Greens and Nicholas Chernen?


Vancouver Courier

Cancer a factor in Raymond Louie's decision not to seek re-election
Vancouver expands bike share program
Rising land costs fuel school site development fee hikes
YVR breaks ground on expansion projects
City staff recommend empty homes tax revenue be reinvested in SROs, co-ops, non-profit housing
Realtor ban on 'double ending' comes into force


The Tyee

Government Lawyers Fighting to shield Coleman from questioning in Lawsuit
Vision Sinking in First Major Vancouver election poll


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