Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday/Friday, April 28-29, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday/Wednesday, April 28-29, 2022

Coronavirus response in BC

COVID cases and hospitalizations increasing in BC: health minister 

Globe and Mail

BC coroner to hold public inquest into death of Cree teen at group home 

Vancouver Island Art dealer faces charges of fraud, false pretences after police seize artwork worth millions

Nearly 900,000 British Columbians don't have a family doctor, leaving walk-in clinics and ER's swamped

BC scraps controversial plan to involuntarily treat youth after overdose 

BC overhauls disaster program with upgrades to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters 

A micro community in Kitsilano clings to its heritage 

BC government looks to improve group home system after Cree teens death 

Committee recommends BC move to a province wide police force

BC Ferries route to Haida Gwaii cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak, stranding residents an disruption supply chains

CBC

Overtime policing of 'Freedom Convoy' protests in Victoria cost BC $285,947

Site C, BC Hydro slapped with environmental non-compliance order over potential acid rock damage

Why is Vancouver's Downtown Eastside so dangerous for pedestrians?

Kimberly voted BC's best small town by CBC readers 

Richmond Night Market back in full swing after 2 years of COVID restrictions 

Hammocks, trampolines and a great big slide: A look at Vancouver's newest downtown park

In sentencing Fairy Creek protester, judge weighs good character risk to police 

BC's Premier asks for collaboration, modernity from forestry sector as it looks to the future

3 Emily Carr paintings among pieces seized in multimillion dollar alleged  fraud by Vancouver island dealer

Vancouver Sun 

Adding more cops won't stop street crime, Vancouver council hears 

How many new homes are needed in Metro Vancouver? The number is shocking 

Richmond real estate lawyerHon Guo is suspended again for professional misconduct 

International Olympics Committee technical  experts to visit Vancouver next week

BC government alleges immigration consultants engaged in fraud 

First Nations hope bigger share of BC forestry revenue just a start 

Premier Horgan holds course on forestry reforms at COFI convention

Report calls for complete makeover of police culture in BC

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Convoy protests in Victoria add up to nearly $400,000 in overtime policing costs: VicPD

Saanich police seize just over a thousand pieces of art, worth millions of dollars

Heat dome primed BC coastline to resemble subtropical East Asia, says researcher

Marine Ambulance servin area around Chemainus officially launched

Kevin Falcon victory in by-election could put pressure on John Horgan

It's tough to get rid of a municipal councillor, but that's going to change 

Victoria News

ICBC ditches decals, rolls out online insurance renewals May 1 

Public to inform Esquimalt's decision on renewal of policing agreement

100 Vancouver Island drivers pulled over in roadside worker safety reminder 

Plans for mixed-use development in downtown Sidney back on

Province extends pilot program for senior driving tests in Sooke

Parents keep pressure on NDP plan for Child Support Hubs

BC expands disaster flood assistance for farmers, small businesses

BC MLA's recommend moving to new provincial police force 

Despite new clinics, 1 in 5 BC residents can't find medical access

Global

Advocates hopeful about recommended changes on BC policing, mental health 

This BC company wants to electrify your Porsche, your mini van and your school bus

BC government concerned amid Freshii's move to outsource jobs with virtual cashiers

'Welcome news': Inquest into death of First Nations teen in BC group home set for fall 

Richmond Night Market back in full force for 1st time since 2019 

Parents of children with autism seek to avoid 'disaster' protest BC's new funding model

Surrey RCMP investigating incident outside mosque as 'possible hate crime'

Voters set to decide if Kevin Falcon will be able to lead BC Liberals in Legislature 

BC remembers fallen workers on National Day of Mourning

BC scraps controversial plan to involuntarily treat youth after overdose 

Both sides of BC old growth login debate 'can't see the forest for the trees': minister

All party committee calls on BC to replace RCMP with provincial police force 

Georgia Straight

Early riser rejoice as Vancouver announces 2022 lawn-watering restrictions starting May 1

Lions Gate Bridge and Stanley Park Causeway to be closed at night both directions during weekend 

Regulator imposes $6,000 fine on realtor for 'misleading' advertisement of Surrey property 

4 reasons why Ch'ich'iyúy in Stratchona should be your first home 

Three dead at hands of Surrey RCMP in two weeks

Plan to replace Vancouver home with storage building ties need due to 'small sizes of new apartments"

Hallelujah - the Liberal government is taking action on mandatory minimum sentences 

Stanley Park seawall reopened after storm repairs 

BC Ferries executives need to clarify the air about COVID-19 

The Tyee

BC's Mental Health Act will be overhauled

Athabasca University's Big No to the Kennedy Government

Where did Vancouver's Children go?

A Kenney Minister's Actions are under fire. Now there's a BC Twist

Elon Musk colonizes another space 

Jason Kenney's bizarre appearance on a US Podcast 

It's time to decolonize conservation 

Reconciliation Minister apologizes for telling First Nations to "group up' with nearby communities 

FOI reveals RCMP's pipeline acton called off after info 'leaks'

How Should we make polluters pay for cleanup in BC?

Miscellaneous

BC premier stresses importance of co-operation within forestry sector 

BC scraps controversial plan to involuntarily treat youth after overdose

BC disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters