Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, July 9, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, July 9, 2019




Globe and Mail 

Flooding on BC's Chilcotin River leaves some ranchers underwater
More BC First Nations file legal challenge against Trans Mountain pipeline approval


CBC

80 million year old elasmosaur fossils discovered on Vancouver Island
'It's beyond belief': Ranching community flooded as rainwater overwhelms Chilcotin River
Richmond college suspended for selling massage diploma
Scientists did not euthanize 24 endangered caribou in Northern BC as BC MLA claimed
City of Burnaby removes parking meters from streets next to hospital
First Nations launch new court challenge to Trans Mountain pipeline
BC's new ride-hail licenscing too complicated for prospective drivers, advocates fear


Vancouver Sun

BC harm-reduction sites, doctors struggling with new type of overdose
Taxi-borders won't change under BC's new ride hailing regulations
First Nations challenging Trans Mountain pipeline say Canada's ownership created bias
Surging housing starts in BC add fuel to prospect of Bank of Canada raising its economic outlook


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Washington state sues US Navy over jet noise that Victorians can hear
Langford councillors advance development plan for forest, despite residents' dismay
Another quake? Ho-hum, until it matters to us


Victoria News

US Navy being sued for expanded flights from island near Victoria
City of Victoria hinging someone to dig through its trash
Condemning caribou to extinction in BC
BC ride hailing licence fees set, applications accepted in September
BC's 2019 forest fire season off to a slow, wet start


Global BC

Several BC First Nations launch legal challenge of re-approved Trans Mountain pipeline
BC casino regulator received complaint alleging BCLC management pressured to 'allow dirty money'
Residents of Surrey tent city resists displacement: 'We have nowhere else to go'
'All options open': Ministers tour Fraser River rockslide that could impact migrating salmon
Surrey police report is 'troubling' after in-depth look, says Surrey First Councillor
Mayor of Grand Forks calls flood recovery buyouts a 'serious issue'
'Nobody's lifted a finger': Frustrated Chilcotin residents appeal for help amid '200 year flood'
Report calculates $11M bill to prevent future flooding near Oliver


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver has joint-hottest office market in North America: report
First Nations take Trans Mountain approval back to the courts
Mechanical problem cancels two BC Ferries sailings on Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay route


Georgia Straight

Vancouver to invest millions to build new playgrounds in several parks across the city
Districts of West and North Vancouver join municipalities declaring climate emergency
Six arrested, thousands of cannabis plants seized: RCMP busts illegal exports from Metro Vancouver







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