Victoria Viewpionts: Monday, May 6, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, May 6, 2019



Globe and Mail 

BC ombudsperson demands independent oversight of RCMP jail guards
Three men who died in small plane crash were part of crew contracted by BC Wildfire Service


CBC

Former BC Mayor pleads guilty to 4 sex crimes against youths
Gregor Robertson appointed global ambassador for mayor's climate group
New Westminster votes to remove statue of Judge Begbie from courthouse grounds
BC ombudsperson says RCMP lockups lack oversight
Anmore BC developer fined for tax evasion
BC's request for injunction against Alberta turn-off-the-taps law delayed 1 month
'He just absolutely loved everybody': 2 victims of small plane crash near Smithers identified


Vancouver Sun

Horgan could put forestry bill on hold and consult with the industry
BC Legislation to phase out gas vehicles by 2040 fuels debate


Vancouver Province

From boom to bust in the Metro Vancouver real estate market


Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News

Bottle Depots end soft plastic styrofoam collection for recycling
Former Burns Lake mayor pleads guilty to four sex assault charges
Disturbing complaints about RCMP cells lead to call for oversight
BC unions expect membership gains from labour code changes


Global BC

BC ombudsperson wants better oversight of guards in municipal lockups
'It's unacceptable': Advocates mount renewed push for late-night SkyTrain service
New Westminster votes to remove statue of "Hanging Judge" from courthouse
British Columbians stocking up on  air filters ahead of wildfire season
Former Burns Lake Mayor pleads guilty to 4 counts of sexual assault
Surrey city councillor considers restricting vape shops


Vancouver Courier

Former Vancouver Mayor lands International gig to fight climate change
Report: Huawei fallout creating 'significant' postponements, cancellations in Canada-China trade
Second Renfrew Street site considered for 'moderate' income rental property
Another emergency alert test is coming to cellphones, TV and radio this week


Georgia Straight

Is your blood boiling at Andy "CAPP" Wilkinson's partisan billboards?
LGBT in BC: Port Moody, Invermere, and Qualicum Beach all approve LGBT-inclusive rainbow crosswalks
Three BC wildfire service contractors dead after plan crash near Smithers
Global covenant of Mayors for Climate Change And Energy names Gregor Robertson its new global ambassador

The Tyee

BC's workers just got stronger protections, but Canada needs to do much more
RCMP's New Tech: Eat a Poppy Bagel, Go to Jail?


Miscellaneous