Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, May 21-23

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday, May 21-23, 2022

Globe and Mail

Governor-General's eulogy marks end of traditional year of grieving for lost Indigenous children

A year of trauma, catharsis and finally peace for some survivors of former Kamloops residential school

As tourists return, locals consider the future of Vancouver's Granville Island

Military members in BC urged to contact Habitat for Humanity amid housing crisis

Vancouver police investigate possible hate crime after senior attacked with bear spray

Gulf Islands' aging water systems under pressure amid booming population, climate change

CBC

Hundreds gather for memorial marking 1 year since discovery at Kamloops residential school  

Trudeau will attend Kamloops ceremony marking anniversary of unmarked graves discovery 

Vancouver close to achieving '15 minute city' status, SFU study finds

Open spaces, crowded places: Parks staff brace for another pandemic summer 

New buoys installed at Cultus Lake in wake of serious collision involving Indigenous canoe 

Canadian military members told Habitat for Humanity is an option amid housing crunch 

Cockroaches have become more common in northern BC's biggest city, say ecologist, exterminator

Vancouver Sun 

'It's unimaginable that a place of learning was so cruel, Governor General says in Kamloops

Five things to know about rising costs in BC

Hawk-eyed employees keep watch over Granville Island visitor's lunches 

Family looks for answers in woman's mysterious death behind a vacant Vancouver mansion

Victoria Times-Colonist 

It's back! Victoria Day Parade hits the streets for first time since 2019 

'Museums need to be shaken': Nuu-chah-nylth scholar calls for change

Bacteria causing fish skin disease spike around fish farms, a study finds

Motion to ban gas-powered leaf blowers going before Oak Bay Council

Victoria plans suite of measures to take sting out of extreme heat

A better way to get citizens involved in decisions 

Royal BC Museum plan is a cultural investment worth making 

There are good reasons for the $789 million museum project  

Colleges increasingly waiving standardized tests for admission

Victoria News

215: Memorial honours unmarked graves found 1 year ago at former Kamloops residential school

Gas prices drop slightly, highest ever for Victoria Day 

Roadside stand approved for 2022-23 by Saanich council

Greater Victoria School District note aimed to bar international students from downtown

Global

Reclaiming, Rebuilding: Kamloops school survivors  share in memorial for missing children 

Trudeau faces chants, pounding drums as he walks though crowd at Kamloops memorial

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum refused to step down as chair of Surrey Police Board: reports

Woman at centre of Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum's public mischief case speaks out 

Surrey mayor under renewed pressure to resign as newly releases court docs discredit claims

BC tourism sector hoping May long weekend rush is the start of a strong season

'Intangible  losses': BC announces $100M redress package for Japanese Canadians

Baby formula shortage in Canada leads to panic buying 

Honouring Le Estcwicwéy: BC First Nation marks 1 year since discovery of 215 unmarked graves 

Georgia Straight

Police allege discrepancy between Mayor Doug McCallum's statement and surveillance video: Global News BC

While wildfire season will produce more denialisms if we don't change course

Some personal musings on the Broadway Plan

With so many pressing public issues, can BC residents really afford a glorious new museum in Victoria?

BMO says 'froth is coming out" of Canadian housing market with interest rates on the rise 

Three takeaways from the Australian election for BC's political class

Metro Vancouver mayors must prioritize transit for Seniors and people with disabilities 

It's time for Doctor Bonnie Henry to stop pandering

Vancouver police say anti-Asian hate may have motivated unprovoked attack on senior in Chinatown

The Tyee

The Business case for Net Zero

Danielle Smith: From Pariah to UCP leadership candidate 

Miscellaneous

Trudeau faces chants, pounding drums as he walks through crowd at Kamloops memorial 

How a museum's earthquake fears shook up BC's politics

First Nations' engagement focus for future of Island Rail Corridor

Gas stations, commercial lots in Vancouver must have EV chargers by 2025 or pay $10K a year

BC commits $100 million to Japanese Canadians in recognition of internment history