Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, July 10, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, July 10, 2019




Globe and Mail 

Rock slide along BC's Fraser River cuts off salmon spawning route
Growing number of luxury home sellers opting out of MLS
Vancouver seeking provincial approval to change the way some small businesses are taxed
Creative solutions help mid-priced hotels thrive in expensive cities


CBC

Crab fishermen cashing in during windfall harvest in Northern BC
Bacteria discovery has left island relying on bottled water since March
First of its kind urgent care centre to open in Surrey
Vancouver's on-street parking revenue up 400% in 20 years
BC liquor branch contracts didn't meet government standards, audit reveals

'Protesting Grandpa' arrested in snorkel gear after entering Trans Mountain terminal from water
Can government incentives to private companies help solve BC's wildfire crisis?
2 escaped inmates on Vancouver Island caught after commenting on off-duty cop's dog


Vancouver Sun

BC gas prices rose with land costs but full differentials unexplained: report
1.1 billion single-use items thrown into trash in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver's 'boldest' plan for property tax surges that are killing local businesses

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

How off duty police officer and his Great Dane helped in capture of 2 escapers
Municipal councils need to be reined in


Victoria News

Proposed Saanich studio part of a larger push to capture Hollywood dollars
Trout and coho stranded in pools with reduced food amid drought on North Island
BC to begin increasing coastal log export charges


Global BC

City of Vancouver wants to know if you want plastic bags to be banned
Vancouver property taxes could rise up to 10% to cover recent council motions: staff
Gas prices in Vancouver rose with land costs but full differentials unexplained: report
New numbers raise questions about the power of the taxi lobby in Metro Vancouver
Kelowna employment program gives homeless people skills to find jobs
Vancouver proposes changes in tax policy to help small businesses
Road repairs start as Chilcotin flood waters begin to recede: Ministry of Transportation


Vancouver Courier

Richmond's Sea Island elementary shuttered after only 13 students registered
Quality of life worsens (and improves) for Vancouverites
Former West Van Mayor committed professional misconduct, law society rules
Burnaby man living in a 'construction zone' refuses to pay rent
Vancouver Council approves 32-storey Pender Street office tower
Traps set, parts of Coquitlam's Mundy Park closed due to bear family
Vancouverites invited to give input on possible plastic bag ban
Many BC liquor branch contracts don't comply with government standards: audit


Georgia Straight

Burnaby council - including members of same party - divided over community report on city's housing crisis
Shield against air, noise pollution: Taller buildings suggested on Oak Street in Cambie corridor rezonings
'Protesting Grandpa' arrested during third attempt to demonstrate against the Trans Mountain pipeline
Lower Mainland strata councils join the fight against climate change







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