Sunday, August 25, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, August 24 & 25, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday August 24 & 25, 2019


Globe and Mail 

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CBC

Renter who listed spare room on Airbnb ordered to repay roommate's damage deposit
HIV positive man sues RCMP for negligence, defamation after sex charges stayed
Playground for fallen RCMP officer opens in Langford 
Kelowna neighbourhood gets colourful revamp with 7 new murals
Totem pole raising 50 years ago sparked 'reawakening,' Haida artist says
Vancouver environmental society hits 50 year mark trying to save planet through local action


Vancouver Sun

Oppenheimer residence caught in 'chaotic' relocation, advocates say
'Un-freaking-believable' as city lists suite for 'low-income families' on Craigslist at $2,850 a month
Job action possible after Vancouver hotel workers deliver strike vote
Independent Schools provide options a 'single, government run school monopoly cannot provide'


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

MP asks: Why are high-risk inmates coming here?
Victoria Games, 25 years later: Could they happen today?
Playground honouring Constable Sarah Beckett opens in Langford
25 years later, Commonwealth Games still leave a golden legacy in Victoria
Bike lanes can work and we need them
Blame game begins and ends in the Legislature


Victoria News

Pipelines set to roll as federal politicians posture
Saanich councillor open to more commercial operations in local parks
Langford's Sarah Beckett Memorial playground opens
Improvements to Sinclair Road coming


Global BC

'It was his life': Son helps maintain Vancouver family business after father's murder
Father of BC murder suspect fighting to see video taken before son's death

Vancouver Courier

Victoria changes rules to allow pot packaging to be recycled at stores
BC waives tuition for youth from foster care but could do better, says advocate
BC Hydro proposes one per cent rate cut, followed by hikes
North Van tax 'educator' loses appeal
Hong Kong hot potato landing squarely in British Columbia's lap


Georgia Straight

BC Takes steps to improve recovery homes for those seeking help with substance use and mental health
Fairchild Radio broadcaster resigns after Metro Vancouver uproar over commentary about white-shirted thugs
Surrey Memorial Hospital emergency room put on lockdown after two men dropped off after being shot
Workers vote to give union reps a strike mandate at three more downtown Vancouver hotels
More overdoses are happening in public washrooms and Vancouver wants businesses to know they can help


The Tyee

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