Sunday, July 22, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, July 21 & 22, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday/Sunday,  July 21 & 22, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Anti-developer rhetoric shaping campaigns ahead of Vancouver election
Wildfires expected to intensify this week in both B.C. and Ontario


CBC

As Okanagan fires stabilize, officials warn of coming heat in B.C.
'They are still using the ocean as a toilet': NDP Fisheries critic proposes removing fish farms from oceans
'I don't feel safe': Squamish van dwellers feel targeted as the numbers rise
Self governance a step closer for group of B.C. First Nations
Haida Gwaii village faces housing crisis, targets short-term rentals


Vancouver Sun

NDP government's fast pace sparks confusing announcements
AFN candidates arrive in Vancouver for national election


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

NDP dithers its way into 21st century
NDP is making a classic NDP mistake
Slow road to Uber


Victoria News

Royal Canadian Navy announces leadership changes in Esquimalt
Unions regain control of public construction


Global BC

Vancouver to debate policy allowing residents to rename streets, buildings
Ottawa fails to find private-sector buyer for Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
BC Wildfire Service merges Mount Eneas and Munro Creek wildfires
Victoria police respond to security alarm set off by very large rat
Vancouver women's organization says Greyhound's withdrawal raises safety concerns
BC wildfire budget goes up in smoke as crews tackle Okanagan fires


Georgia Straight

Miles Richardson endorsed by second former Assembly of First Nations leader in quest to become national chief
Park board general manager recommends commissioners approve comprehensive colonial audit
NPA Councillor Melissa De Genova brings forward motions on short-term housing, money laundering and Kettle Society
Vancouver Councillor Andrea Reimer proposes pathway for renaming city streets, places and buildings


Vancouver Courier

In Vancouver politics, the left divided will always be defeated


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

Government inaction on Greyhound route cancellations will endanger women fleeing abuse, advocate says
Okanagan burn operation joins two fires with the goal of shifting onto flat land
Recovery high schools could help teens before addiction takes hold, BC parents say

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