Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, August 6, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday,  August 6, 2019


Northern BC Homicides

With the growing number of RCMP information statements and news reports related to the various case files under investigation, we have shifted our daily archive of notes to this listing.


Globe and Mail 

BC Court of Appeal deals blow to Jumbo Glacier Resort, rules environmental certificate invalid
For those aging with HIV, Dr. Peter Centre offers a safe place
Time of the essence as Fraser River landslide blocks spawning salmon: Wilkinson


CBC

Wildfire in Okanagan Valley nearly triples in size to 600 hecatres, expected to keep growing
Young girl bitten by black bear at Greater Vancouver Zoo
Wildfire smoke in Okanagan Valley prompts air quality alert
Large white plume visible after cargo ship's hatch blows in Vancouver harbour
Acid spills in Trail BC began years earlier than first believed, FOI documents reveal
Time of essence as Fraser River slide blocks spawning salmon
BC couple's home raided by RCMP after pot plants spotted on a charity garden tour


Vancouver Sun

Made in BC Beer, beverage of first choice for many, liquor statistics show
White smoke billowing from cargo ship in Burrard Inlet
Court deals blow to Jumbo Glacier Resort, rules environmental certificate invalid
Small town Vavenby struggles to survive closure of major employer


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Federal government announces $75M for affordable housing in BC
Victoria gives go ahead for dementia care facility


Victoria News

Bear won't be euthanized after biting toddler at BC Zoo
Victoria loses its only strip club
Artificial turn field in Nanaimo will need $30 to 40K repair after fire


Global BC

Eagle Bluff wildfire more than doubles in size, expected to grow further
New wildfire sparked north of the Okanagan Connector
Loud blast, plumes of steam or gas from cargo ship near Lions Gate Bridge
City disappointed after Vernon housing development stalls
Time of essence as Fraser River slide blocks spawning salmon: Wilkinson
Surrey Councillor warns new police force could be down 20% its full staff on Day 1


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver police officer suspended for accessing, disclosing sensitive information
Toddler bitten by black bear at Greater Vancouver Zoo
British Columbians feel more kinship with Seattleites than with Torontonians



Georgia Straight

BC Green Leader Andrew Weaver says his deal with NDP requires a plan to meet legislated emission targets
Is Vancouver losing another Robson Street hotel? 33 suite Greenbrier up for sale
Liberal Party of BC fined for accepting illegal donation
BC Day protestors on Burnaby Mountain say NEB shouldn't have given Trans Mountain pipeline ahead
Penticton, Summerland, Naramata, Keremeos, Oliver and Osoyoos residents warned about wildfire smoke
Extreme Heat Warnings issued for Central BC town including Lilloeet, Kitimat and Terrace


The Tyee

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