Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, July 17, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  July 17, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Independent contractors group claim new labour agreement will result in higher costs, delayed projects
Health officials in B.C., Toronto call for widespread decriminalization of illicit drugs
Vancouver police chief to releaser report on use of street checks
Vancouver police draft guidelines for officers on interacting with undocumented migrants
Hub for mental health and addictions treatment opens at Vancouver hospital


CBC

Officials warn 'extremely toxic' mushrooms appearing early in Victoria
Rich Coleman jumps out, Doug McCallum jumps into Surrey mayoral race
B.C. anti-gang agency to monitor Hells Angels anniversary bash in Nanaimo
350,000 crashes in 2017 mark an all time high: ICBC
District of North Vancouver delays decision on new "Innovation District' until after election


Vancouver Sun

So far, so good for B.C.'s NDP rule
Vancouver man bequeathes Kitsilano heritage house to the city
B.C. has second highest hospital readmission rate in Canada; solutions elusive
First Nations in B.C. contemplating financing, equity model for stake in Trans Mountain oil pipeline
More than 50 percent of Metro mayors aren't running for re-election
B.C. electoral system referendum foes lose first round
Recent heat wave puts B.C. close to all-time power consumption record: BC Hydro


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Warning issued after toxic death cap mushrooms found in Greater Victoria
'Lord of the Flies' scenario feared at Nanaimo tent city
BC anti gang agency to monitor Hells Angels Anniversary bash in Nanaimo
Measure people's needs not inequality


Victoria News

Delayed grant decisions could send new Crystal Pool costs soaring
Province delivers notice of unauthorized occupation to Saanich tent city Camp Namegans
Special forces unit to monitor Hells Angel ride on Vancouver Island
Union construction cost competitive, B.C. Building Trades say
Pressure on for ride hailing, bus options for B.C.


Global BC

Alberta government to survey 20,000 Canadians still on the fence about Trans Mountain pipeline
Wildfire burning near Summerland
B.C. Liberals claim government child care plan will lead to disappearing spaces
Rich Coleman sticking with provincial politics, won't run to be Surrey Mayor
There were 960 vehicle collisions a day in B.C. last year, an all-time high
Cleanup of 'Whalley Strip' not necessarily a quick fix for Surrey business owners
Ontario pharmacist urging B.C. to opt for Naloxone spray over needle to treat overdose


Georgia Straight

VPD's new sanctuary city guidelines will create a 'false sense of security' immigration advocates warn
Trudeau taps Transport Minister Marc Garneau to tackle Greyhound service cuts in Western Canada
Province issues campfire ban for southwestern B.C. that's likely to remain in effect for the rest of the summer
Income of $150,00 needed to live in City of Vancouver-approved 'affordable rental: lawyer Nathalie Baker


Vancouver Courier

St. Paul's Hospital launches new service to tackle opioid, mental health crises
Pipeline protests fuel family film
West Van bans pot shops ... for now
Crown firm will control major-project hiring, we'll pay more

The Tyee

Squamish Nation plans cleansing ceremony after Shannon Falls Deaths


Miscellaneous

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