Thursday, August 22, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, August 22, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, August 22, 2019


Globe and Mail 

BC gambling inspector accused of falsifying documents after migrant arrests
Surrey municipal police force given green light by BC government
Sockeye returns plunge in BC, official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
Vancouver handing developers carte blanche for rezoning, lawyer says


CBC

Family doesn't blame police for death of Langley teen near skate park
BC government approves Surrey's plan to create its own police force
Racetrack raid followed accusations of BC gaming employee misconduct
Sockeye returns plunge in BC, official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
12 homeowners in sinkhole-ridden BC neighbourhood sue over 'worthless' dream homes
'We just want a sustainable industry to continue our town', says rally organizer
Most Oppenheimer Park residents accept housing, says city
With no residents or roads, Jumbo doesn't deserve municipality status, says Rossland's council


Vancouver Sun

Vacancy taxes prompt sale of luxury condos in Downtown Vancouver
Sockeye salmon returns plunge in BC as climate change mainly to blame
Even in Canada, Hong Kong supporters fear retaliation
Solicitor general gives Surrey Municipal Police Force green light
Oppenheimer Park residents in limbo as city mulls next move
Timing of investigation of 'rogue' BC official leaves horse racing official asking tough questions
Forget Surrey, how about a Regional Police Force?

Vancouver Province

For NDP, it's too late to get nervous about ride-hailing


Victoria Times Colonist

Sewage back up shuts down surgeries at Victoria General Hospital
Reena Virk's killer Kelly Ellard has day parole extended by six months


Victoria News

New police force in Surrey must avoid VPD, RCMP errors in Pickton case: Oppal
Province rejects criticism from Saanich councillor over McKenzie Interchange
Forests minister visits BC town rocked by multiple mill shutdowns
Province funds new shuttle buses for 13 BC senior centres


Global BC

Lawyer for Hastings Racecourse workers says they paid up to $1,000 for false licences
ICBC releases pair of videos to raise awareness about insurance fraud
'Procedural error' led to BC Ferries crash in March that stranded passengers
Family of Langley teen overdose victim doesn't blame police for not finding him before death
Sockeye salmon returns plunge in BC, official calls 2019 'extremely challenging'
'Council is concerned': Vernon mayor defends city's response to crime complaints
BC music teacher arrested for allegations of sexual misconduct toward underage girls
Province takes control of Surrey police transition while giving green light


Vancouver Courier

Provincial government takes control of Surrey police transition team
Global warming causing Pacific Salmon decline: DFO
Disastrous year for BC sockeye salmon returns predicted
'Procedural error' led to Queen of Surrey crash
Vancouver Park Board considers potential legal action as tents remain in Oppenheimer Park


Georgia Straight

After failing to harvest Christmas tree crop, Surrey land owners lose farm classification of property
Will Davis resigns as executive director of troubled Vancouver migrant-services agency Helping House


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