Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, June 11-13, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday , June 11-13, 2022

Globe and Mail

BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon set sights on 2024 in party convention address 

In BC, students are moving in with seniors to save on rent and stave off elders' isolation 

Watchdog launches probe into actions of police in eight BC departments

CBC

BC actor had plan to kill prime minister after murdering his mother, court hears 

Province announces new sobering centre, supportive housing units for Prince George

Fake nurse ramekins employed at BC Hospital despite long list of complaints against her, court filing says

Evacuation alert issued for community in southeast BC as incoming rainfall fuels fears old dike might fail 

2 dead in Campbell River including alleged hostage-taker shot by police

BC teen with social anxiety emerges victorious in battle with city hall to keep support puppy

Distracted driving tickets are mounting. Being unable to stay away from our phone is to blame, officials say

Memorial grows for victim of fatal battery explosion in Vancouver as officials warn of risks

Interest grows in 4 day work week as employers consider impact on staff, retention, productivity

Vancouver Sun 

Prepare for a summer of highway disruptions in Vancouver and Vancouver Island, warns climate change protest leader

14 arrested after protesters block Massey Tunnel, Ironworkers Memorial Bridge 

BC Ferries customer frustrated with lack of refund from cancelled sailing

Former BC Hells Angel less appeal of extradition ruling 

Abbotsford OKs flood plan, will now ask Victoria and Ottawa for money

How bad is BC's housing crisis? This Sunshine Coast realtor can't find a rental

Expect NDP to find an opening in BC Liberal name change process

Ottawa bumps up social housing funds for shortchanged BC

'A new tomorrow' - Hogan's Alley Society expands mission

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Person murdered, suspected killer found dead after police fire their weapons in Campbell River

Police watchdog launches probe into officers from eight BC departments

Four people plucked out of Juan de Luca Strait after boats overturn during race

No impacts felt after 4.6 magnitude earthquake hits 190 km off Port Hardy

Pat Bay Highway reopens after morning protest by Save Old Growth

Ferry delayed to give grads their special night

Conventional economic growth is unsustainable

Victoria News

Donation saves orchestral strings program in Greater Victoria schools

US Coast Guard rescues four people on route to Victoria in race to Alaska

New Sooke library boasts more space, larger collection, learning spaces

Police shoot homicide suspect dead during BC marina hostage-taking

Saanich, Victoria police officers among 19 under investigation of misconduct during training

Final week to offer input on Saanich draft annual report

Global

Lithium Ion batteries the leading cause of Vancouver fire fatalities, firefighters warn

Abbotsford council green lights massive new flood mitigation plan

As fuel prices climb, ICBC 'gas' rebate may not come until mid-July for some drivers

14 Save Old Growth protesters arrested in Vancouver, Richmond, North Saanich

Manitoba investigators to probe disturbing allegations at BC police undercover training course

'People are desperate' Okanagan drivers report spate of gas thefts 

TransLink adding bus service to Metro Vancouver summer hotspots 

'It's a mystery': Peace Arch Park remains closed

Georgia Straight

Vancouver lot where 2018 fire destroyed empty home returns to market asking $4,699,000

What to rename the BC Liberal party? Let the fun and games begin

BCREA reports over 35 percent dip in home sales as mortgage rates hit highest level Since 2009

Bank of Canada says retreat of investors from housing market could 'amplify' downward pressure on prices

Health data in Canada should follow the patient

The Tyee                                                                   

When Drivers Attack Protesters

What should the BC Liberals new name be?

'Fishing has provided me with a Connection to place'

When the Floods Hit, will we be ready'

 

Miscellaneous

Watchdog launches probe into actions of police in 8 BC departments 

Large part of southern BC under flood warnings, watches as storm bears down

Two dead, including alleged hostage taker who was shot by police, in BC

Liberal leader Kevin Falcon sets sights on 2024 in party convention address 

BC Liberals vote to begin name change consultations at Penticton convention

The man who helped decriminalize hard drugs in Portugal has some advice for Canada and BC