Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 22, 2019




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



Globe and Mail 

Penticton's bylaw to fine people sleeping on sidewalks criticized for targeting the homeless
BC eye doctors warn province of spike in glaucoma cases linked to injections of eye drug


CBC

A third landslide could happen at any time on Joffre Peak, scientists say
Penticton bylaw makes sitting on downtown sidewalks a $100 offence
'There simply was no plan': Jamie Bacon not the mastermind of botched hit, defence says
Millions allegedly found in subsidized home of BC retiree tied to $1.2B Aussie drug bust
Relief, some anxiety, as Vancouver shipbuilders react to $15.7B windfall
TransLink fares to increase July 1
'Is this their investigative process?: Indigenous advocate calls for RCMP transparency after disturbing video



Vancouver Sun

Research in UBC - Huawei partnership proceeds as pressure builds to exclude giant Chinese firm
BC anti-SLAPP laws to get first test in SOGI defamation case
Sales slowing for Metro Vancouver rental apartment buildings
Climate crisis tops concerns for Metro Vancouver chair
Surrey council gives BC government its plan for a new police force
NDP capping of 'minor injury' awards part of its incompetent ICBC management


Vancouver Province

Horgan's gas-price inquiry shields his own government's taxes from scrutiny


Victoria Times Colonist

LNG project will put BC on path to global energy leadership
Time has almost run out for last of Victoria's coin-fed parking meters


Victoria News

Canadian, U.S, Coast Guard to practice oil spill response in Victoria waters
View Royal residents debate affordable housing proposal in a packed council meeting
Victoria Police host Faith-Based Safety Forum in light of recent religious attacks
Baby boom seniors putting pressure on BC long term care: report


Global BC

Royal BC Museum to stop collecting Indigenous remains in reconciliation effort
BC Cariboo region reflects on past fire damage while preparing for new wildfire season
Grassroots Vernon group gains political support in bid for RCMP Appreciation Day
Bear activity spiking in Peachland
Penticton caps cannabis stores at 14
Majority of BC anticipates earthquakes, but fewer than half have emergency kits: poll


Vancouver Courier

Masonry residential tower project heads to Development Permit Board
'Team Trudeau' visits Vancouver to announce $15.7 billion Coast Guard plan
Granville Island to implement new pay parking system on June 1
One in five proposed Vancouver housing units has been shelved: report
Former West Vancouver council candidate defends work while under securities probe
Vancouver city hall plunged into darkness somehow survives, democracy lives another day
Watchdogs can't or won't bit on Jinny sims case


Georgia Straight

No Mandarim please: Mom complains agiainst English policy in visits with kids in BC government care
Vancouver hospice warns city about devastating effect of townhouse project next door





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