Friday, August 10, 2018

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, August 10, 2018




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  August 10, 2018


Globe and Mail 

B.C. Judge approves dismantling of protest camp near Kinder Morgan site in Burnaby
Flaring wildfires in B.C.'s Cariboo region prompt evacuation alert for part of city of Quesnel


CBC

Fire season shaping up to be more intense than average
34 people charged in 'major blow' to gangs across Lower Mainland, police say
As wildfires closed in, 9 hikers rescued by helicopter from B.C. mountain
Judge approves eviction of protestors from camp near pipeline construction site
David Eby asks BC Liberals to release confidential documents on money laundering


Vancouver Sun

Removal of Macdonald's statue provides a focus for the debate
Three year agreement for thousands of B.C. government workers
Metro Vancouver cops send 'strong message' with Project Territory gang roundup
B.C. judge OK's Burnaby call to tear down "Camp Cloud' pipeline protest site


Vancouver Province

'Reality has not set in yet': Family lost home in Telegraph Creek Fire


Victoria Times Colonist

Sir John A Macdonald statue set to be removed from Victoria City Hall on Saturday
New and risky drivers to see their ICBC rates jump


Victoria News

Rally to save Sir John A Macdonald statue heading to Victoria City Hall
Lack of staff preventing Saanich child care from opening doors
Sculptor of John A. Macdonald statue speaks out
BC political battle over 'dirty money' heats up


Global BC

70 km/h winds, heavy downpours and hail set to 'complicate' B.C. wildfire fight
'We're in serious trouble': concerns growing over massive wildfires burning near Burns Lake
Kelowna mayor: Short-term rentals affecting housing market
City of Burnaby wins injunction to remove 'Camp Cloud' pipeline protestors
BC NDP leaves behind past internal baggage
BC Attorney General asks BC Liberals to waive cabinet privilige on money laundering documents
Guns, drugs, millions in cash and jewelry seized in 'major blow' to Lower Mainland gangs: Police


Georgia Straight

BC government workers agree to two percent annual wage hike over three years
A B.C. NDP government revisits targeting newcomers to the province, this time with higher ICBC rates
Animal rights group cancels protest against Chilliwack Fair Rodeo, citing multiple threats of violence
Taqdir Kaur Bhandal: Why diversity on city council is necessary for a 21st century approach to politics


Vancouver Courier

Judge rules that Burnaby can evict Camp Cloud
Vancouver gang task force delivers major blow to organized crime
Retiring Vancouver mayor, councillors to get 'transition allowance'
Seth Rogen discusses TransLink announcements with Jimmy Fallon
Eby asks Liberals for documents on money-laundering
New and risky drivers to see ICBC rates jump


The Tyee

Singh to Run Locally, Act Nationally in Burnaby Byelection
Meet the New Parties taking on Vancouver's Establishment this election


Miscellaneous


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