Monday, July 1, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday, June 29 to Monday July 1, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday, June 29 to Monday, July 1, 2019




Globe and Mail 

Objections raised over Chinese government sponsorship of UBCM convention
King of the mountain: For 20 years, a Lil'wat chief keeps a lonely vigil in the BC woods
National Park in South Okanagan Valley moves closer to reality
Possible social-housing project in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside raises concerns among locals
Victoria's city council provides financial aid to last active Legion following property tax hike
B.C. facility prepares to incinerate controversial Canadian garbage returned from Philippines


CBC

Vancouver commutes just got more expensive with price hikes and tax increases
First Nations push for greater share of forestry industry as policies evolve
Visible minorities more concerned about Indigenous people's welfare than other Canadians, says poll
BC Wildfire Service responding to 10 lightning-caused fires in northwest BC
Indigenous activists say the story of Gassy Jack is missing sordid details
BC Search and Rescue teams respond to more than a dozen calls over Canada Day long weekend
Sudden closure of nursing home leaves 91 year old with nowhere to sleep but hospital hallway


Vancouver Sun

Legal costs dwarf police misconduct award
Vancouver's beach booze pilot project delayed
Cecil Rhodes sign stirs debate over politics of naming


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

BC working on remedies to heal doctor crisis: Dix
Southern leg of Island trail officially opened


Victoria News

Victoria International Marina celebrates grand opening
Sooke District Councillor Brenda Parkinson dies
Work on Galloping Goose near McKenzie interchange expected to wrap up this fall


Global BC

Pro-Surrey RCMP group campaigns at Canada Day event despite city order
Okanagan gets legal cannabis shop for Canada Day, a year later than some expected
Tired of dealing with abuse, BC Ferries workers call on company for change
Multiple calls keep BC Search and Rescue crews busy for Canada Day weekend
Parking rates to rise in Metro Vancouver, but so will transit and gas


Vancouver Courier

China tensions expected to trigger new immigration wave
Fortis looking to turn Vancouver Landfill methane into 'renewable natural gas' 

Georgia Straight

Metro Vancouver transit fares go up by small amounts on Canada Day
When are any members of the BC Liberal caucus going to sound an alarm about the climate crisis?








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