Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, June 25, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, June 25, 2019




Globe and Mail 

University of British Columbia fined $1.2 million for leaking ammonia into a creek
Some residents on BC's Sunshine Coast get evacuation alert as wildfire burns nearby


CBC

'It creates anxiety": Vancouver Island tourism operators dreading wildfire season
7 fires in 7 days caused by discarded cigarette butts in Langford
Airbnb generating almost twice as much PST and municipal tax as expected in BC
Hundreds of first responders pay their respects to fallen firefighter
Evacuation alert in place as crews battle wildfire near Pender Harbour


Vancouver Sun

Vancouver Aquarium's new 35 year lease includes cetacean ban
Three groups submit proposals for Vancouver's Broadway subway project
Some residents get wildfire evacuation alert on BC's Sunshine Coast
A taxing effort to quickly uncovers reasons for high gas prices in B.C.
Pipeline opportunities still exist, but we must move quickly


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria councillors want city to help after legion's tax bill soars to $104,231
Effective protests can be difficult, just look at Saturday's effort


Victoria News

Brentwood Bay fruit stand plundered on first day of season
How government policies are impacting BC's real estate market for better or worse


Global BC

Evacuation alert issued for 7 Sunshine Coast homes as Cecil road wildfire grows
TransLink set to extend late-night service, but  don't be on more SkyTrain
Vernon aiming to improve evacuation routes in high-risk areas
Growing homeless camps spark more fire fears in Maple Ridge
Tempers flare at Surrey council meeting as mayor threatens to remove councillor
Vancouver Aquarium drops cetacean ban lawsuit against Park Board, signs new 35 year deal


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver council rejects townhouse development next to hospice
'He was the whole galaxy': fallen Burnaby firefighter receives poignant sendoff
Vancouver's industrial businesses under 'significant' threat
Potential cases of tax evasion in BC real estate rising
Cause of wildfire north of Horseshoe Bay is still under investigation
Two highrises proposed for site across from Oakridge Centre
Vancouver School Board's Cecil Rhodes decision reveals generational divide
Does Trans Mountain green light mean 'go' this time?


Georgia Straight

Smoke from wildfire north of Horseshoe Bay begins to enter Metro Vancouver
TransLink could be on verge of improving overnight transit service out of Vancouver







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