Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, August 21, 2019




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, August 21, 2019


Globe and Mail 

BC government official under investigation over racetrack raid
BC family searches for answers - and justice - after teen's fatal overdose caught on video
Police were called to investigate disturbing videos of Carson Crimeni two hours before he died


CBC


The biggest change in the Downtown Eastside isn't the crime or homelessness. It's the geography
Arctic front brings cooler temperatures to northwest BC
'They're flat broke': Salmon fishermen demand disaster relief for failed season
IIO investigating police officer 'actions or inactions' in connection with Langley teen's overdose death
First Nations-led group calls for commercial cull of seals, sea lions to save BC's salmon
BC Ferries installs underwater thermal imaging cameras to monitor threatened whales
City says 75 Oppenheimer Park residents have accepted housing offers as eviction deadline passes


Vancouver Sun

BC Teachers and Government start mediated negotiations
All calm at Oppenheimer Park as eviction deadline passes
UN representative raises concerns about Oppenheimer Park situation


Vancouver Province

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


Victoria Times Colonist

Province looks to keep people out of long term care for longer
Lanes on Wharf Street put cyclists at risk
Saanich councillors set new goals for reducing carbon emissions
Western Forest Products strike sees both sides digging in
Fewer wildfires so far this year on Vancouver Island



Victoria News

BC Seniors allowed more choice to stay in assisted living
New regulations require training for BC addiction recovery homes
Thermal imaging cameras eye Salish Sea in hopes of better detecting whales
Residents warned of noise and traffic inconvenience during Sidney fire hall demolition


Global BC

Police officers who failed to find Langley teen overdose victim under investigation
BC official investigated for licences issued to workers arrested at Hastings Resources
BC university, companies collaborating to develop next generation battery
Broadway Sky Train pre-construction work forces lane closures, parking restrictions
Deadline comes and goes for Oppenheimer Park tent city campers
Surrey teacher disciplined for pot possession 7 years before it was legal in Canada


Vancouver Courier

Opinions in Richmond divided on Hong Kong-China protests in Downtown Vancouver
Downtown Eastside needs more social housing not more homeowners
How easy is it to buy illegal cigarettes in Vancouver? ... Very
Province looks to keep people out of long-term care for longer
Trans Mountain announces 'immediate return to work' in Burnaby
Vancouver's Granville Island gets new governance model


Georgia Straight

'My caregiver, not ladylove': Turfed leader of Vancouver migrant group Helping House speaks out
Following Oppenheimer Park eviction notices, Vancouver politicians call for more housing to fight homelessness


The Tyee






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