Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, May 21, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, May 21, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Libby Davis recounts four decades of political activism in her book Outside In: A Political Memoir
Why I welcome Vancouver's housing crash


CBC

'Complete crop failure': Don't expect any apricots in Kamloops this summer
Crown conceded imperfect police investigation into Jamie Bacon's alleged murder plot
Feds give B.C. $10M to crack down on stoned drivers

Police investigate alleged poaching of 300 year old cedar
Nelson ends banner dispute by deciding not to hang any from non-profits
Surrey residents still in dark on municipal police force as public consultations begin, says councillor


Vancouver Sun

Aquilini Group says Guatemalan cranberry workers only complained after learning they would be sent home
Oil companies may be called to testify under province's gas price probe
More than 200 BC Firefighters sent to Alberta


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Horse carriage firms threaten to sue
Bay Street bridge upgrades begin; eastbound lane closed until end of October
Regulator probing high end BC gas prices to examine gouging
Clerk's exit wasn't quite 'non-financial'
Victoria receiving $15M.3 for infrastructure upgrades to guard against climate change


Victoria News

Horse carriage supporters to rally outside city hall
Cost jumps 35% for Trans-Canada widening in BC


Global BC

108 Mile Ranch unveils big plans to rebuild after devastating wildfire
Western Canadian First Nations groups making progress in bid to purchase TMX
BC Health workers get easier access to mental health compensation
Analysis finds Metro Vancouver shed $89B in home equity last year as market slides
District of North Vancouver senior ordered to vacate home blocking $200M highway upgrade
Vancouver City Hall closed, evacuation following power outage
BC deploying 267 personnel to help Alberta with out-of-control wildfires
Regulator given 3 months to probe causes of BC's sky high gas prices


Vancouver Courier

Care aides to benefit from changes to BC's labour code, minister says
Provincial agency says flood risk low thanks to below average snowpack
I'm tired of feeling like a sweaty, disgusting mess on public transit
Most B.C. residents aren't ready for major disaster, survey suggests
Power outage closes Vancouver city hall


Georgia Straight

BC lends first responders to Alberta to help with wildfires burning out of control
Power outage shuts down Vancouver City Hall





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