Friday, July 12, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 12, 2019




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




Globe and Mail 

New fisheries restrictions announced after BC rock slide on Fraser River blocks salmon spawning
UBCM won't cancel Chinese consulate's sponsorship of September convention, despite criticism
Tent camp in Oppenheimer Park drives home our dismal failure to curb homelessness
The secret to lower housing prices? It's all in the zoning
Uber will (finally) come to BC But the province took a wrong turn on several important issues


CBC

National Police Federation wins right to represent Mounties in collective bargaining
Environmental group presses NEB, industry to prove pipeline is economically worth it
Chinese government reception for BC politicians to go ahead as planned
Size limit on chinook salmon introduced to help fish blocked at landslide
Hoping for easier access to booze in BC? The province says it's not happening
Anglican Church of Canada apologizes for spiritual harm to Indigenous Peoples


Vancouver Sun

Plecas  launches new investigation into suspended BC Legislature Sergeant at arms
Seattle area earthquake felt in Metro Vancouver
Delayed construction, a secret sales deal, and blacked-out pages: the Little Mountain saga continues
Rock slide blocking salmon spawning prompts new fisheries restrictions
UBCM to review convention funding, but won't cancel China sponsored event
It's time to toss the Confucius Institute of out BC schools 
Insulting Veterans not about saving Victoria's taxpayers money


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Shipyard 'synergy' Ralmax buying Esquimalt Drydock
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hist Seattle area, felt in BC
Saanich council ponders 10 PM end to meetings; some stretch beyond 1 AM



Victoria News

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Global BC

UBCM to review funding for annual convention, but China sponsored event remains
Nursing shortage forces BC interior emergency room to close overnight. It's not the first time
BC home inspector under fire for offering 'pre-inspections' to benefit sellers over buyers
1.1 billion single-use items ended up in Metro Vancouver landfills in 2018
Alberta seeks to intervene in BC's appeal to Supreme Court on energy projects


Vancouver Courier

UBCM will continue to take Chinese money for receptions
Vancouver affordable housing society hopes to redevelop five of its properties
BC government lacks anti-corruption tool for public servants
Pacific Centre plaza redevelopment passes hurdle
Recreational fisheries closure having devastating effect on Vancouver businesses
WeWork snaps up 10 floors of under-construction Vancouver tower

Georgia Straight

Planet's largest ever creature spotted off the BC coast
Seattle and Puget Sound region shaken by 4.6 magnitude earthquake felt in Vancouver

The Tyee

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Miscellaneous





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