Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, July 24, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday,  July 24, 2018


Globe and Mail 

Assembly of First Nations members prepare to vote for new national chief
Vancouver urged to change donation-bin design amid woman's death
Vancouver begins First Nations reconciliation with 'colonial audit' of Stanley Park
Developers say Vancouver's housing density plan won't address the 'missing muddle'


CBC

Ousted president of B.C. Nurses' Union sues for damages and to get job back
'It was like an animal trap': homeless woman's death in clothing donation bin spurs calls for change
Major fire at Deep Cove seniors home sends 10 to hospital
Vancouver city council approves plan to save historic Hollywood Theatre


Vancouver Sun

Vancouver approves tower that will block part of city's protected view of mountains - as long as it's all rental
New model for land management takes place with northern First Nation
B.C. group looking for better bin after woman dies in donation box


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Saanich going to court over Regina Park tent city
Ministers pitch fair river treaty at summit
Judges are over reaching


Victoria News

Petronas secures 24% of LNG Canada
BC Nurses union calls former president's lawsuit 'improper' and 'inaccurate'
Steelworkers to take strike vote at Cariboo, northern B.C. mills
B.C. Mineral exploration permits taking longer: survey


Global BC

Death of woman stuck in Vancouver donation bin prompts calls for change
B.C. underwater expedition returns with stunning video of unknown species
8 people sent to hospital following large fire at Deep Cove seniors complex
Mothers Against Drunk Driving call on B.C. to allow hailing now
Family criticizes missing persons policy at Vancouver care facility
Alleged partnership of Canadian casino company with gambling tycoon could trigger new investigation


Georgia Straight

Vancouver council candidate Brandon Yan deleted his old tweets - in 2018, he would have been stupid not to
Mayoral candidate Kennedy Stewart promises to shut the revolving door between Vancouver City Hall and developers
Drug policy activist Dana Larsen's six-point plan to address B.C.'s opioid epidemic
Vancouver park commissioner Sarah Kirby Yung to run for city Council


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver Park Board to undergo 'colonial audit'
Policy changes should make it easier to build new laneway houses in Vancouver: city
One year later, unions condemn Burnaby's 'downtown' plan for fueling housing crisis
Would more corporate HQs ease Metro Vancouver's housing income gap?
Vancouver City Council approves Jericho Lands planning policy
Uber still faces headaches thanks to B.C. NDP
New $237M Harry Jerome rec centre approved in split vote


The Tyee

BC Government Blamed in Greyhound's Decision to end service
Don't let the city and development endanger Vancouver's Mountain Views
Saving the Hollywood Theatre's Soul


Miscellaneous

Leave the phone at home: Privacy commissioner and advocates warn Canadians to keep data secure when crossing the border
We fought to bring her home:' Families laud B.C. Indigenous child welfare deal
Twitterati firestorm over 'scrubbing' social media leaves Vancouver's candidates navigating ever-changing sphere
Advocates say after years of evictions, new housing promises from Burnaby council aren't enough
Vancouver city council approves renaming policy to help streets reflect city's history



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