Friday, July 5, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 5, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, July 5, 2019




Globe and Mail 

It's absolutely heartbreaking to see such stupidity about Vancouver's affordable rental housing market
Despite a recent string of devastating fire seasons, new developments continue to pop up in BC fire zones
Researchers encouraged by return of killer whales to Salish Sea, but say food source must be replenished


CBC

Endangered resident killer whales, not seen for a month, spotted off Vancouver Island
BC's daylight savings survey gets more public engagement than marijuana regulation
Former BC jail guard wins human rights case for racism at 'poisoned work environment'
Surrey Street likely to renamed in memory of Komagata Maru passengers
'We stand in solidarity': Powell Street Festival moves from Oppenheimer Park due to homeless camp
BC Parks pulls down visitor data after errors found
'Vancouver is heaven': Why more Hong Kong residents are considering moving to Canada
'Too little, too late': BC government sued over delay providing $750K drug
23 projects funded to help restore British Columbia's fragile salmon stocks
Mansion owner claims he missed $128K empty homes tax bill because he was out of the country
Overdose prevention site opens in Powell River as drug crisis grows


Vancouver Sun

Council considers plan to let Vancouver car share drivers park in metered spots
The 22.5 billion drop: Figures show Vancouver real estate coming 'back to reality'
Maple Ridge calls for study of Provincial Police Force
Need for Seniors' care continues to grow as BC's system struggles to keep pace
North Vancouver cancels giant waterslide down Lonsdale Avenue
Province weighs decision on Metro Vancouver's waste bylaws


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria Council eyes forever rentals, but landlords say no way
Colwood councillors endorse passenger ferry to Victoria
Victoria council delays decision on allowing pot-smoking sites, cites hazy rules
Garbage fiasco offers lessons for everyone


Victoria News

Educators told to teach more Indigenous lessons - what does that mean in practise?
City of Victoria considers permanent rental zoning options


Global BC

Federal minister of seniors visit Okanagan to discuss concerns, issues
Privacy groups sound alarm as BC community offers incentives for security cameras
Group says City of Surrey is barring employees from signing their pro-RCMP petition
23 projects funded to help restore British Columbia's fragile salmon stocks


Vancouver Courier

Creating Vancouver's City-wide plan will take several years and nearly $18 million
Build homes or we'll put up tent city, homeless protestors say
North Vancouver's giant waterside event cancelled
Hidden Burnaby BMX Park facing demolition
Activists hopeful advanced sewage treatment still and option for North Shore
How to declare a climate emergency and approve a pipeline in the same breath
Victoria council claims forever rentals, but landlords say no way


Georgia Straight

BC releases new wildfire guide in wake of worst wildfire seasons in province's history
Health authority warns that world's deadliest mushroom found in Vancouver
Former  Vision Vancouver Councillor Andrea Reimer rips into NPA's Colleen Hardwick over vote on reconciliation report







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