Friday, July 27, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 27, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  July 27, 2018


Globe and Mail 

B.C. government protects pension money at Catalyst Paper Operations
Proposal for luxury condo tower in Vancouver pulled amid signs of weak demand
Roughly 30 teen athletes report inappropriate touching at BC Summer Games dance
Will Vancouver's distribution of wearable ashtrays prevent littering?
Kelowna fire flares, putting residents in more than 900 homes on alert



CBC

Richmond fire challenging crews, likely to be a 'multi day' even
Ahead of Pride, Kamloops man says city has a tolerance problem
RCMP ask victims of alleged B.C. Games groping to come forward
Vancouver city council candidate criticized for deleting tweet history
Kelowna firefighters scramble to douse fire in Glenmore neighbourhood
Calgary woman sues for $2.7 million after foot amputated due to fall at Vancouver airport
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion moves forward with Enoch Cree blessing
Why clothing donation bins can be deadly for marginalized people


Vancouver Sun

Complex, plodding treaty process results in some sweet side deals


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Province moves to protect pension money at Catalyst Paper
Coercing union membership goes too far


Victoria News

CMHC warns of high housing market vulnerability in Greater Victoria


Global BC

Vancouver adds 52 new units of temporary modular housing
Safety first? Critics say NDP ridesharing delay putting people at risk
West Kelowna mayor announces he won't be seeking re-election
Amid Greyhound service cuts majority backs government-run rural bus service: poll
Richmond bog fire could be out on Monday or Tuesday: deputy fire chief
BC Games say 30 girls alleged 'inappropriate touching' at an athlete's dance


Georgia Straight

How electoral reform enhances local representation
Richmond land fire closes part of Westminster Highway

Vancouver Courier

There's already been more than one million taps on TransLink's new Tap to Pay system
Fire grows to 8 hectares in size as aircraft help battle Richmond blaze


The Tyee

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