Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, July 2, 2019




Globe and Mail 

British Columbia mulls 'invasive' tool to combat money laundering, despite civil liberties concerns
Province to expand successful BC gymnastics program for seniors to other facilities
Sex harassment lawsuit against former RCMP spokesman in BC settled


CBC

4 sent to hospital after man drives into crowd at Princeton music festival
Rescued group drank swamp water as it spent 25 hours lost in Okanagan
BC gangster Jarrod Bacon's statutory release revoked after parole violation
Former BC RCMP spokesperson settles sex harassment lawsuit
Rampant abuse of BC Ferries employees by passengers must stop, says union
Thousands strike at Western Forest Products in BC
New Westminster Police Department introduces electronic ticketing
Surrey's South Asian temple leaders push solicitor general to let city replace RCMP
Central Kootenay residents 'very upset' with forest fire fuel left by FortisBC


Vancouver Sun

Gas companies refuse to cough up profit margins to BC inquiry
Some developers abandon Vancouver's affordable rental pilot project
Owners of controversial site in Shaughnessy to build single mansion instead of rental townhomes
On his way out, BCTF president Glen Hansman resists 'cynicism'
Agreement reached on planned BC Park reserve where many species-at-risk live
Vancouver Island cheesemaker, politician dies in hiking accident


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

3,000 workers at Western Forest Products go on strike
Globe-trotting adventurer, Island cheesemaker dies in fall at Strathcona Park


Victoria News

Facebook post questioning Indigenous artwork prompts gift-shop response
Victoria City staff advise against cannabis consumption pilot
BC funds pilot program to get more seniors doing gymnastics

Global BC

Owner of notorious North Vancouver hostel loses human rights argument to keep doors open
Surrey's South Asian faith leaders launch campaign for local police force
District of North Vancouver see-saws, won't remove mountain bike obstacles
Grieving parent advocates for Vernon supervised injection site
Coquitlam woman calls for cap on large cash payments to city hall
Urgent water main replacement prompts closure of East Vancouver thoroughfare
Expect delays on Coquihalla Highway because of lane closures, repair work: Ministry of Transportation
With extreme wildfires here to stay, BC launches guide on how to get ready


Vancouver Courier

Contentious townhouse decision illustrates need for overall Granville Corridor plan
Social media is straining democracy at Vancouver City Hall
Mayor Stewart more interested in protecting property values than human rights of renters
Sex harrassment lawsuit against former RCMP spokesman in BC settled
After re-approval of Trans Mountain expansion, most BC residents continue to support project
Royal BC Museum reviews sale of Indigenous art in gift shop after complaint


Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

I came for School, and spent much of my Education fighting to Live Here
The Story of Burnaby's 'Totally Quirky' Crystal mall


Miscellaneous