Friday, July 19, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 19, 2019




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

Northern BC Homicides

Hack puts cat ears on cop in homicide news conference
Cop ears put on BC Cop during Homicide news conference streamed on Facebook
Truck found on fire near Dease Lake BC, followed by discovery of dead male
Tourist couple found murdered in Northern BC from North Carolina and Australia
Australian police inspector's son one of two dead in double homicide in northern BC
RCMP call killings of two tourists in BC  'unusual'
Double homicide victims had just begun to explore Canada
Tourists found dead along BC's Alaska Highway appear to have been shot: NSW police


Globe and Mail 

BC loses bid to block Alberta's 'turn off the taps' bill
Sorry, but there's more urgent priorities than a high speed train to Seattle
Mayor McCallum vows to push on despite higher cost estimate for Surrey-Langley Sky Train
Vancouver should get the bag ban in place and work quickly to phase out other single-use plastics
BC, federal government working to save Fraser River stocks after rock slide


CBC

Batch of Pacific Oysters recalled due to threat of paralytic shellfish poisoning
Stolen luggage from YVR baggage carousel raises security concerns
War memorial stolen from Kelowna cemetery
Not enough money to extend Surrey Sky Train to Langley: TransLink says
Calgary judge stays BC lawsuit against Alberta turn-off the taps legislation
Vancouver Island city considers relaxing rules around aggressive dogs
After wave of cuts, worst is over, says major BC forest company


Vancouver Sun

Trans Mountain construction work can go ahead as National Energy Board re-validates permits
Alberta judge denies BC's bid to block " Turn Off the Taps" Bill
First phase of Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line would stop in Fleetwood
Surrey mayor needs to work better with others


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

It's people first for Government Street
Ex-Victoria middle school teacher's certificate suspended over comments, contact
When Legislature isn't in session, what are MLA's doing?


Victoria News

Government Street to be transformed into 'people-priority' zone
Central Saanich Fire Department now sun powered - good for budget and environment
Concrete beams for McKenzie interchange set for installation this weekend


Global BC

Batches of BC oysters recalled over toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning
Alberta court stays BC's 'turn off the taps' law challenge, says case belongs in Federal Court
BC scarps personal limits on  out-of province- booze
Most previously-issued permits for Trans Mountain pipeline still Valid: NEB
Current funding would get Surrey SkyTrain 4 stops to Fleetwood: TransLink


Vancouver Courier

Feedback sought on Langara College master plan
Lions Gate Bridge construction starts this weekend, expect delays
BC's $1.5 billion surplus should be $7.2 billion: Auditor General


Georgia Straight

BC government lifts limits on bringing in liquor for personal consumption from out of the province
City of Vancouver financial disclosures reveal that Councillor Lisa Dominato has the most investments
The overdose crisis is complicating pain management and leaving patients suffering Health Canada finds
Construction on the Lions Gate Bridge will mean delays getting to and from the North Shore this weekend







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