Sunday, June 9, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday, June 8 & 9, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Surrey unveils plan to lure applicants to new police force
Hundreds rally against Trans Mountain pipeline ahead of federal decision
For B.C.'s forestry-dependent communities, the storm has arrived
Vancouver condo developers offer free wine or year's supply of avocado toast to woo buyers in slowing market
Scientists say definite link between climate change and increased, severe forest fires in Alberta and BC


CBC

BC Greens raised record-breaking donations in 2018
Hundreds of British Columbians lost their jobs in recent sawmill closures: Now what?
Okanagan program sifts through recycling to educate homeowners
Trans Mountain pipeline protestors rally ahead of final Ottawa decision
Hungry caterpillars causing 'serious damage to Okanagan crops
Whose lot is it anyway? City and businesses dispute ownership of Vancouver parking lot
BC massage therapists accused of sexual misconduct say they don't need chaperones


Vancouver Sun

Gas station 'shenanigans' reason for wild price differences in Vancouver
Moms-to-be 'fearful' as Chilliwack maternity ward to close for summer
BC Greens raised record breaking donations for non-election year in 2018
BC municipalities still waiting for their share of pot tax revenue
BC politics belongs to British Columbians


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

BC Ferries crews rescue man after canoe capsizes near Mayne Island
Police chief issues $575 ticket to motorist accused of throwing lit cigarette from car
Our new bike network's heavy toll: making so many people unhappy
Isitt is playing a political game that we have seen before


Victoria News

Victoria driver pays $575 fine for tossing lit cigarette onto street
Urban environmental 'emergency' routine wearing thin

Global BC

Vancouver renter's office a step closer to reality after staff report released to council
Vancouver protestors stage final rally against Trans Mountain pipeline ahead of Ottawa decision
Hong Kong Canadians march on Vancouver's Chinese consulate to protest proposed extradition law
'I didn't want my car to burn': Victoria's top cop slaps Saanich cigarette tosser with $575 ticket
BC wildfire season expected to be busier than normal
Ottawa announces $13M for Canada's coastal habitats on World Oceans Day
Tofino, Ucluelet become latest in BC to outlaw plastic items as band take effect


Vancouver Courier

Hundreds show up to anti-Trans Mountain pipeline protest near Science World
BC paying foster parents instead of supporting struggling families, experts say
Vancouver's massive Italian Day festival takes over Commercial Drive on Sunday
BC gearing up for another bad wildfire season


Georgia Straight

Large rally held in Vancouver by opponents of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project
Opera and some Dean Martin music fill Vancouver council chamber for declaration of Italian Heritage month

The Tyee

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Miscellaneous





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