Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, June 12, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Wednesday ,  June 12, 2019



Globe and Mail 

Number of homeless people in Vancouver at new high
Parliamentary health committee recommends decriminalization of simple possession of illicit substances
Victoria to offer free transit to those under 18
First Nations call on BC government to support plan for massive conservation area


CBC

Vancouver's homeless count rises to highest number since survey began
Damaged White Rock pier 100 planks closer to being rebuilt
Atheist nurse's fight against mandatory AA will go before BC Human Rights Tribunal
More bear reports in BC in May than in last 9 years
Home prices in Vancouver are quadruple what average millennial can afford: report


Vancouver Sun

China watchers in BC expect return of expats from Hong Kong
9,500 patient complaints lodged with BC health authorities over treatment equality
No quick fix for BC Sawmill closures linked to drop in timber supply
Vancouver mayor blames Ottawa for continued growth of homelessness in city
RCMP investigating after vandals hit BC highway camera with shotgun


Vancouver Province

Navy vets boycotting Victoria over Remembrance Day spending flap


Victoria Times Colonist

Greater Victoria School District poised to declare climate emergency
Politicians urged to commit to $90M housing initiative
After a long look at options, replacement for Crystal Pool might come full circle
Free transit OK'd for youth living in Victoria, starts in September
Delay in passing bill is affecting children's health
Looking for cure to housing problem not a Band-Aid solution


Victoria News

Crystal Pool should serve city's most vulnerable: North Park Neighbourhood Association
Free transit passes coming for Victoria youth this fall
Colwood fire rating elevated to high
BC lumber layoffs aim to stop falling wood products prices


Global BC

Vancouver homeless numbers rise to highest levels since 2002, latest count shows
BC community's economy hit hard by loss of popular houseboat company
Victoria approves free public transit for young residents starting in fall
Vancouver renter's office gets green light from council, set to open in 2021
'Pretty creepy': Okanagan man believes he's captured 'definitive Ogopogo sighting' on video
Okanagan raised to level two drought rating


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver's record-breaking homeless population at 2,223 people 
City spins its depressing homeless count numbers in the most Vancouver way possible
Diplomatic row with China not impacting birth tourism
Vancouver Mayor blames Ottawa for continued growth of homelessness in city
BC immigrants own fewer, but much pricier, homes than locals: Statscan
Feds cut heavy ice-breaker order from Vancouver shipyard
Vancouver city council considers loosening cannabis retail rules for Downtown Eastside
First Nations push for massive conservation area in northern British Columbia
Drought across BC more likely: experts


Georgia Straight

People's Summit looks to identify causes, find solutions to city's housing emergency
Homelessness at its worst: Vancouver sees highest number in 2019 count
March for reproductive rights to wind through downtown Vancouver on Saturday, June 15







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