Friday, June 14, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, June 14, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Friday ,  June 14, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Richmond area Liberal MP calls for federal action to curb the practice of 'birth tourism'
First Nations call for return and protection of sacred burial site in Abbotsford
Push to create Okanagan nature reserve no walk in the park
BC employers paying the first instalment of health tax face tough choices
What you need to know about Trans Mountain expansion


CBC

Construction underway for new 41B-Line
Former BC sawmill gets fresh start as wood pellet plant
BC to cover $1 million per year drug for Victoria girl, 3 with rare, fatal disease
BC Realtor who faked an offer and threatened a colleague has licence suspended
Supreme Court rejects Tsilhqot'in appeal in Taseko mine case


Vancouver Sun

Sold on your behalf: 164 BC Schools, and hospitals, agricultural and industrial lots worth $1billion
First Nations, developer call for return and protection of sacred burial site in Abbotsford
Lightning strikes nearly double total fires in BC Interior as wildfire season looms
No-owner occupied property skyrockets in Vancouver
Benefits of reopening interurban line 'insufficient': TransLink report
Aboriginal entrepreneur makes case for First Nations involvement in Trans Mountain expansion


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Gang activity, violence on rise in Centennial Square, police chief says
Back to square one for new Crystal Pool; $2M already spent
Rethink decision to axe plan for Parksville retirement home


Victoria News

Digital enhancements big focus of $45,000 Victoria Library donation
BC RCMP launches pilot to test reporting non-serious crimes online


Global BC

Vancouver police chief confirms investigation into allegations from VPD officer who later died by suicide
Kelowna bus driver's dismissal for texting behind the wheel justified: arbitrator
TransLink shoots down idea of interurban hydrogen train from Surrey to Chilliwack
24 new fires burning in Southern Interior, BC Wildfire Service says
Electric atmosphere in BC's southern Interior with more than 24,000 lightning flashes
Road trip range 'misconceptions' keeping BC drivers hesitant to go electric BC Hydro


Vancouver Courier

Northeastern BC drought leads to energy industry water cutbacks
Tri-City homeless speak out, allege mistreatment ask for more services
Two more BC mortgage brokers alleged to have worked with illegal shadow lender
Close to half of Vancouver condos aren't occupied by owners


Georgia Straight

Josh Paterson announces resignation as executive director of BC Civil Liberties Association
Help rebuild White Rock Pier by buying a piece of it for $1,000
Joyce-Collingwood Station makeover looks pretty spiffy


The Tyee

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