Thursday, July 11, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, July 11, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, July 11, 2019




Globe and Mail 

Top BC court quashes Victoria's ban on single use plastic bags
BC's new speculation tax funnels $115 million into affordable housing
'It's greenwashing:' Businesses left frustrated as pricey bioplastics still end up in landfills
BC's Chilcotin River flood affects about 120 properties: regional district


CBC

Inventors of the 'salmon cannon' propose novel solution to get fish past Fraser River rock slide
Victoria's plastic bag ban quashed by BC court
Salmon Arm approves $50 fine for people sitting on sidewalks asking for money
Massive 'fried egg' jellyfish spotted in BC
7 playgrounds in Vancouver slated for $4.5 million facelift
Imported wine, cider now allowed on BC grocery shelves 
Chilcotin River floods an estimated 120 residential properties, official say


Vancouver Sun

BC speculation tax figures show foreign owners hardest hit as expected take soars
Vancouver reviewing court ruling quashing Victoria plastic shopping bag ban
What would happen to Canadian housing if immigration stopped?
BC Conservation Service warns public not to rescue baby animals

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria's plastic bag ban struck down by BC's top court
One in five paying speculation tax is from BC


Victoria News

Saanich to review ruling on Victoria plastic ban
BC Ferries service contract included added funds for fare affordability, added routes
City to look at options after BC Court of Appeal sides with plastic bag industry
District of Saanich staff will move into old Emily Carr library branch building in 2020
12,000 property owners paying BC speculation tax so far


Global BC

Bear warning issued for Coquitlam park, residents told to leave hot food at home
Drug deaths in BC continue to fall, but 3 people are still dying every day: coroner report
BC's speculation tax brings in $115M mostly from owners outside province
BC's top court throws out Victoria's plastic bag ban, says city needs provincial green light
Potential bylaw targest growing number of 'van dwellers' in Squamish


Vancouver Courier

Environmentalists felt like 'enemies of the state' after cabinet minister's letter
BC's municipal financial disclosure system a patchwork of policies
Vancouver police investigating shooting at Oppenheimer Park
Speculation and vacancy tax meets targets: BC government
Victoria's plastic bag ban struck down by BC's top court
Big, old BC trees produce mutations over time that could improve success: study
Condo building proposed for Cambie Corridor site
Lower residential property assessments set to raise Metro Vancouver tax rates


Georgia Straight

Mayor Lisa Helps vows to phase out single-use items after BC's highest court quashes Victoria's ban on plastic bags
New speculation and vacancy tax on housing hits foreign owners hard in BC
COPE Vancouver calls on Canada to denounce US detention of migrants
PHS Community Services Society appoints BCCLA policy director Michal Vonn as CEO


The Tyee

The Right Whale in the Wrong place

Miscellaneous





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