Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, June 19, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, June 19, 2019


For Notes on the Trans Mountain Decision see our Ottawa Observations feature here

Globe and Mail 

BC Commercial fishers now required to wear life jackets on deck, WorkSafeBC rules
Officials urge Metro Vancouver residents to brace for a smoky summer


CBC

Woman sues RCMP officer who asked if she was 'at all turned on' during sexual assault
BC environmentalists applaud new bill increasing protection for fish habitat
Chilliwack schools ask energy board to change path of Trans Mountain expansion


Vancouver Sun

Retired judge says if pipeline expansion stalls, Ottawa ins't to blame
BC and Ottawa still sparring over 'gaps' in oil spill response plans


Vancouver Province

Pipeline reality check - bitumen is being shipped through BC already


Victoria Times Colonist

Home support too expensive, fails to meet needs, seniors advocate says
Langford mayor's pay to double, councillors up 55%; last raise 13 years ago
Trans Mountain is a political football


Victoria News

Victoria police hand out Civic Service Awards
FVRD chair calls BC incineration plan for Philippines waste 'disturbing'
Staff recommend major boost to Langford council pay


Global BC

Air Tankers battle wildfire burning near Port Mellon
Dedicated cardiac CT scanner at St. Paul's Hospital
TransLink won't shift to distance-based fares until at least 2022:report
'We can do better': BC seniors advocate finds home support out of reach for most
UBC the 51st best university globally according to 2020 QS world rankings
'It is possible:' Victoria mayor says fossil-free future not optional


Vancouver Courier

How much should a parking spot cost the property user?
New St. Paul's Hospital to get $12 million hearing and balance centre
Shades of grey shroud Vancouver's cannabis retail scene
Vancouver based low-cost airline vows to take off this December
'Living building' could be Canada's greenest home
Metro Vancouver residents urged to prepare now for expected smoky summer
Squamish council delays decision on Anthem properties development proposal
BC sees 'dramatic increase' in vaccinations through catch-up program: minister
BC teachers expect contract to expire without new deal


Georgia Straight

New city funding endorsed for anti-sexual  harassment group Good Night Out Vancouver
Ladner United Church's Pride flag targeted with anti-LGBT vandalism a second time
First Nations homes included in Vancouver housing project at River District
Resident eagles of Vanier Park: Nest proposed to be moved from spot of new Vancouver bike track
Craft distillery to gin up Westbank's Vancouver House development







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