Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Victoria Viewpointse: Tuesday, June 18, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, June 18, 2019


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


Globe and Mail 

Vancouver real estate sees uptick in interest from Hong Kong buyers following extradition bill unrest
BC measles program sees 'dramatic increase' in vaccinations, says Health Minister
Indigenous high-school graduation rate in BC reaches 70 per cent


CBC

Canadian mining company liable for pollution flowing from Kootenays to U.S.
Indigenous grad rate highest ever in BC but education gaps remain
Vancouver's Downtown Eastside can get dangerously hot; the answer is more trees
548 letters, 9 hours of speeches, one rezoning : are public hearings an effective way to rezone Vancouver?
Abused children's centre becomes political football in Surrey police debate
Vancouver limits plant disposal in attempt to stop spread of Japanese beetle
'Roll up your windows':  Victoria police say vehicle theft on the rise


Vancouver Sun

New St. Paul's Hospital to get $12 million for hearing loss centre
BC files second lawsuit against Alberta turn-off-the-taps law
Will this be another summer of wildfire  smoke and poor air quality in BC?
BC auditor says Indigenous grad rate highest ever but education gaps exist


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

McKenzie interchange project $11M over budget and counting
Saanich jam stand must shut down: council will review bylaws
Dunsmuir Lodge reinvented as privately run mental-health facility
Bullying on various levels, even in political world


Victoria News

$11 million overdraw for McKenzie interchange construction


Global BC

Air tankers drop retardant on West Kelowna wildfire, third of the day
Zero block of East Hastings Street to host new Indigenous housing facility
After series of 'exceptional' summers, Metro Vancouver urges residents to be ready for smoke
Okanagan program to increase  women in trades hits milestone
More than 15,000 BC students received immunizations during first two months of catch-up campaign


Vancouver Courier

Metro 'A' seat won by McCutcheon
Commercial real estate sales plunge in Lower Mainland compared with a year ago: REBVG                Home prices and sales across province to recover in 2020: forecast                                         
City of Vancouver can learn from Portland's many charms
Midnight ferry sailings return for peak weekends
Trouble in BC's woods mean trouble for the province's economy


Georgia Straight

BC Coroners Service releases report on 41-year old missing man found dead on Vancouver Island in October
New strategy aims to double the number of trips taken with 'active transportation' by 2030, B.C. government says
Park commissioner John Irwin seeks express bus from East Side to Jericho, Locarno and Spanish Banks beaches
District of North Van council defers motion regarding donations by developers' associates







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