Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, June 6, 2019
Globe and Mail
Should families be able to take up more space than they need in a co-op? BC Judge says no
Canfor mill shutdown in the Interior to test BC government's power to regulate timber-rights sales
'Precipitation deficit' hinders crews battling aggressive wildfire west of Kamloops
New empty home tax moves retired Albertans to sell condo
CBC
More change at ICBC: Driving convictions will now increase optional premiums
Why Vancouverites need to stop treating their water supply like a 'buffet'
Dam-safety issues doom island lake, raising concerns over groundwater, wildlife
Reconciliation or appropriation: Should BC's lieutenant governor be speaking Indigenous languages?
Vancouver Sun
"Illogical" suicide pact allegation lies behind BC legislature resignations
Vander Zalm government finally cleared of abuse of power claims
More British Columbians declaring bankruptcy
Bing Thom's plan for a giant arts complex included suspended Vancouver Art Gallery
Firefighters battling two fast growing wildfires in BC
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Reluctant Victoria council OKs money for policing Canada Day, without conditions
Citizens air grievances at forum hosted by Victoria Council
Field of dreams might be down to one at Topaz
Mustard Seed Street Church buys Viewfield Road warehouse for food hub
Victoria News
Premier's office one of 17 rallies across BC calling for protection of old-growth forest
BC RCMP appoints new commanding officer
Global BC
New 3D printing technology to help surgeons at BC Children's Hospital
VPD officer commits suicide after filing report against 2 senior officers
Advocates call for better access to detox centres in Vernon, Penticton
Distracted and impaired drivers to be hit hard by ICBC optional insurance changes
Jennifer Strachan formally sworn-in as new commander of British Columbia RCMP
Stake in Trans Mountain should go to Indigenous owners on route, BC chief says
Recreational property sales in BC down 22% over last year: report
Activists furious after RCMP break up Maple Ridge overdose prevention site
Vancouver Courier
Real estate takes a break as recreational property sales slow across BC
Anti-abortion meeting at Coquitlam library draws protest
Workplace violence at 'crisis' level for care workers, says Burnaby non-profit
Mamma Mia! Italian Day takes over Commercial Drive
Georgia Straight
Finding common ground is wisdom carved into Vancouver school district's reconciliation pole
Why government should stop funding posh private schools, but won't
Twelve environmental organizations are demanding regulatory action on plastic waste
Vancouver sex workers will gather in West End for annual Red Umbrella march
Homeless in Vancouver: Social housing accounts for over 41 percent of rental building bylaw issues
What if we gave struggling families as Much Support as Foster Parents?
