Monday, July 29, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, July 29, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, July 29, 2019


Northern BC Homicides

With the growing number of RCMP information statements and news reports related to the various case files under investigation, we have shifted our daily archive of notes to this listing.


Globe and Mail 

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CBC

B.C. First Nation buys 5 per cent stake in clean-energy projects worth $2.5 billion
B.C. SPCA shares cautionary tale about dogs and cannabis
Texting at work wasn't cause for termination, B.C. tribunal rules
Evacuation alert for Cawston properties rescinded as Richter fire considered held
B.C. Transit switching entire fleet to electric buses
High-profile homicides reopen debate over police, privacy and the public's right to know


Vancouver Sun

The electric company:  B.C. Transit takes entire fleet electric
Rope on B.C. ferry rescue boat was too short, causing it to drop into water, TSB finds
'Pride is political' - Despite progress, Vancouver Pride still fighting
More light needs to be shone on B.C. government surplus-lands program
Taseko Mines seeks injunction against Tsilhqot'in over blockade of project



Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

B.C. transit aims to be all electric by 2040; electric buses joining fleet in 2021
Former councillor laments loss of Dallas Road tree to sewage project
Driver caught dropping joint out window while speeding through playground zone


Victoria News

'Harry Potter tree' near Victoria waterfront to be removed
Greater Victoria Crossing Guard Association faces funding shortage after taking over in 2018
BC Transit aims to have all-electric bus fleet by 2040
Rise in Crime Severity Index points to strained police force: VicPD chief
Some of the salmon trapped at Big Bar slide heading to lab for conservation project
B.C. businesses await worker compensation overhaul


Global BC

Fines, but no drug penalties for Saanich motorist caught throwing a joint out the window
'Devastated': Fire guts cultural hub in Port Moody's 'gallery row'
Vernon planning for major growth in electric vehicles by 2040
Speed cameras now active in 5 BC intersections, 30 more to roll out by next year
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to take up to 3 months to decide transgender waxing case

Vancouver Courier

TransLink to increase SeaBus sailings during peak periods
Devastating fire in Port Moody's historic core sends businesses scrambling
Travellers, ferry crews brace for busy long weekend
Rope on ferry rescue boat was too short, causing it to drop into water, TSB finds
Nearly half of British Columbians within $200 of insolvency


Georgia Straight

Texting at work can get you in trouble but probably shouldn't get you fired, BC tribunal rules
Vancouver City Hall declares Pride Week 2019 and raises rainblow and trans flags
Closure of Lord Byng and Templeton pools remains possible in report to Vancouver Park Board

Expanded Support to help youth from care attend University still falling short
The Vancouver Sun's Op-Ed denying a climate crisis a symbol of wider Journalistic Malpractice



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