Friday, May 17, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, May 17, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, May 17, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Has British Columbia's fire season already begun?
Major rock slides rip away north face of BC's Joffre Peak


CBC

2 massive landslides on Joffre Peak change the face of backcountry destination
Wild camping crackdown threatens 'nomadic' lifestyle says Squamish van dweller
Victoria businesses concerned about 5 month construction on Bay Street Bridge
Grey Whale deaths on West Coast linked to warmer Arctic waters
Majority of speculation tax paid by foreign owners, Canadians living outside BC declarations show
Genocide against Indigenous Peoples recognized by Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Commuters can save thousands by switching to electric vehicles, BC Hydro says


Vancouver Sun

Stealing Texada Island, bingo-gate, money laundering: BC's wacky and important inquiries
Don't expect money back from legislature misconduct
Two major slides rip away north face of Joffre Peak near Pemberton
Teachers less than impressed by BC government's tough stance in collective bargaining
Canucks owners  ordered to pay over $130,000 to temporary foreign workers
BC government steps in to recharge EV incentive program
Industry feels blindsided by Horgan's top down changes to Forest Act


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Entitlement, lack of oversight led to downfall


Victoria News

Greater Victoria builders and Saanich embroiled in email feud
BC NDP using 'sledge hammer' on contract employees, business group says


Global BC

Majority of British Columbians say province isn't doing enough to combat high gas prices: survey
Former TRC chairman says RCMP interrogation video should 'shock' Canadians
BC Wildfire Service: It may be a wet long weekend, but be fire smart
Controversial homeless shelter in downtown Kelowna to say open indefinitely
Driving an electric vehicle will save thousands: BC Hydro report


Vancouver Courier

Redevelopment raises discussion about lack of industrial space and meaning of 'heritage'
Vancouver Police reminds residents to lock doors, windows
Vancouver Aquarium sues city and park board for damages, revenue loss from cetacean ban
Uptown New West highrise could include separate entrances for renters and owners
Ministry, health authority working to optimize duplicated bus services


Georgia Straight

Visiting human-rights defender from India introduced to BC MLA's
Had it with record gas prices? Go electric, BC Hydro suggests
UBC project to received almost $1 million grant to address LGBT teen dating violence
Fatal overdoses decline in first quarter of 2019 but remain miles above what BC once considered normal
Many BC traffic fatalities are preventable, coroner's analysis finds
How Trudeau and Horgan could cut BC gas prices





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