Thursday, June 28, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, June 28, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday,  June 28 , 2018


Globe and Mail 

RCMP casinos report raises questions about previous B.C. Liberal government response on money-laundering
B.C. welfare payments unaccounted for in Sahota hotel records
Deal between Vancouver school board, BC Hydro elicits concerns over possible future school land sales


CBC

Province issues fire ban throughout North Okanagan
Fighting gang violence in Surrey: A look at politician's promises
No more classes, no more school meals: Food banks plead for donations as summer kicks off
It's a 'sad exercise' blaming past politicians for money laundering failures, says B.C. Liberal leader
Metro Vancouver mayors approve gas-tax increase of 1.5 cents a litre to fund transit plan
Low pay a barrier to getting young people to run for city council, say millennial politicians
B.C. pilot program to offer $200/month child care, but few providers applying


Vancouver Sun

Injunction sought to halt B.C. proportional vote
Metro Vancouver drivers getting hit with 1.5 cents a litre gas tax hike
B.C. Liberal housing critic sees no conflict over developers cash
Money laundering report crucifies Liberals for mismanagement
Finally some concrete action on dirty money
TWU decision sets stage to oust Christians from the professions


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Put education before pricey preservation


Victoria News

Greater Victoria students team up for mural project at MLA's community office
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority putting $7 million into pier investments
Former B.C. Premier warns against change to proportional representation 


Global BC

NDP government attempt at Indigenous 'consent' confusing and uncertain
Dirty money ins't driving hot housing market, says BC Real Estate Association
A new push for ride-hailing in Metro Vancouver
If you're taking BC Ferries out of Horseshoe Bay this long weekend, you should expect massive waits
Former B.C. Premier Ujjal Dosanjh pushes for "No' vote against Proportional Representation


Georgia Straight

TransLink Mayor's Council approves 1.5 cent per litre gas tax to help pay for $7 billion transportation plan
Derrick O'Keefe: I'm running for office because Vancouver needs more renters on city council
NPA Councillor Hector Bremner and friends launch new Yes Vancouver Party
VSB land sale to B.C. Hydro sets a risky precedent
Richmond School Board votes to adopt LGBT inclusive SOGI policy
Dirty Money report effectively gores Coleman and de Jong, ICBC report did in Stone, so what's next for Wilkinson?


Vancouver Courier

Lobby group calls on province to adopt rideshare immediately
Tenants and landlords spitball ways to fix the Residential Tenancy Act
Hector Bremner says 'Yes' to new Vancouver party
Green Party says it's not walking away from Vancouver labour council agreement
Former B.C. Premier warns against change to proportional representation
Most blame foreigners for high home prices in Vancouver
Green Party goes above and beyond, selecting candidates for council, school and park board
Kettle Boffo runs out of steam, but city not throwing in the towel


The Tyee

BC Casino money laundering a 'collective failure'
Youth Homelessness on the rise in Kamloops


Miscellaneous

Community applauds federal rejection of open-pit mine near Kamloops
Last school board in Metro Vancouver affirms diverse gender identities and sexual orientations


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