Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, June 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, June 28-29, 2022

John Horgan's announcement of upcoming departure from Premier's Office

A rare Premier makes a rare departure

BC Premier John Horgan to step down before next election

Horgan quits on his own terms 

Horgan leaves big shoes to fill

John Horgan's 'mainstream' approach a big part of his legacy as he announces retirement 

BC Premier John Horgan announces he will step down in the fall

John Horgan's power as BC's NDP Premier was his ability to connect with ordinary people 

Premier John Horgan announces his impending resignation 

John Horgan is leaving, Who might be the next premier of British Columbia

John Horgan to step down as BC premier, asks party to hold fall leadership race 

'This has been the thrill of my life;: BC Premier John Horgan won't run in next election 

BC Premier John Horgan to resign in the fall after leadership review

John Horgan's departure sends BC politics into a new era

BC NDP rivals might have to band together in anybody-but- Eby movement

Who's in the running to be BC's next premier and leader of the NDP?

BC Premier John Horgan to step down ahead of 2024 election

BC government enters a kind of caretaker mode as premier heads for the exit

Globe and Mail

Vancouver plans for removal of beached barge months after it washed up during storm

Purdue Canada agrees to pay $150 million over opioid harms 

Two suspects dead, six police wounded in BC Bank robbery shootout

Indigenous led Olympic bid for 2030 games will require cash and public support 

CBC

Explosive devices found in vehicle of BC bank robbers killed by police 

BC college defends naturopathy in court, says it isn't 'an anything goes' profession

COVID-19 boosters recommended for the fall, Canada's vaccine advisory body says

Save Old Growth campaign says it will end BC traffic blockades 

Air Canada to make 'meaningful reductions' to summer flight schedule 

Summer of labour unrest expected as inflation soars and contracts run out 

English Bay barge won't be chilling much longer as long-awaited removal begins this week

New flood watch, evacuation alerts issued as rains fill BC rivers

BC led lawsuit nets $150M proposed settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid harms 

Coastal GasLink, contractor deny liability for alleged sexual assault at pipeline work camp

2 suspects dead,  6 police officers wounded in exchange of gunfire at Saanich bank

Vancouver Sun 

Surrey Mountain charged with several counts of fraud and breach of trust 

Former BC news anchor Deb hope appointed to Order of Canada 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Robbery witness: "In the doorway is sanding a guy and he is carrying an assault rifle'

Explosive devices detonated at landfill; on officer in ICU after Saanich bank shootout

Two officers undergo surgery, third in hospital after fatal shooting at Saanich bank 

BC Ferries warns of heavy traffic with two national holidays this weekend

Five arrested after Fairy Creek old-growth logging protesters return

ICBC launches summer road checks ahead of Canada Day long weekend

Tofino workers reach agreement with district 

Save Old Growth says it's stopping highway blockades 

Victoria News

Saanich police update wounded officer's conditions, confirm explosive device disposal

Witnesses report 'at least 50' shots fired after brazen bank shooting in Saanich  

Two officers undergo surgery, third in hospital after deadly Sannich bank shooting

Saanich block remains closed, coroners service removes bodies from scene of bank shooting

Robberies across Greater Victoria: A look at the numbers

Vancouver Island's first wildfire of the season contained near Sayward

BC cabinet minister Josie Osborne accused of conflict of interest

Colwood begins construction on new double roundabout 

BC led lawsuit against Purdue Pharma resulted in $150M settlement 

BC commits to pay 'hardship assistance' for Ukrainians fleeing war

Global

'Standing there with an assault rifle: Hostage describes scene of BC Bank robbery

Police confirm explosives found at scene of deadly BC bank shootout

'We huddled under the bush: Witness describes seeing gunfire outside Saanich Bank 

'We are humbled by your service': Support pours in for BC officers injured in bank shooting

COVID-19 boosters  recommended this fall ahead of future pandemic wave: NACI

Global BC icon Deb Hope appointed to the Order of Canada

Air Canada to reduce July, August flights in response to travel congestions 

Old-growth going opponents to end BC highway blockades 

Deconstruction, removal of stranded Vancouver barge set to begin 

Indigenous film takes aim at 'Doctrine of Discovery' ahead of Pope's Canadian visit

Princeton motel may not be able to rebuild following November's flood

Get a text about an unpaid parking ticket? It's a scam, warns City of Vancouver

New flood watch, high stream advisories and evacuation alerts as rains swell BC rivers

BC Indigenous. leaders order removal of protest blockade near Lake Cowichan

John Horgan is leaving, Who might be the next premier of British Columbia

John Horgan to step down as BC premier, asks party to hold fall leadership race 

Georgia Straight

Saanich police issue appeal for video or photos in connection with shooting incident at BMO branch

New Ch'ich'iyùy development in Strathcona to offer affordable urban living for first time homebuyers

Canada's plastics ban is a necessary first step

TransLink will ferry cyclists to Tsawwssen with new summer Bike Bus

Arguments break out over  Twitter after arrest of convoy organizer Tamara Lich

The Tyee                                                                   

John Horgan's departure sends BC politics into a new era

'A lot of people think we're doing this just for First Nations People. We're not'

A rural doctor takes on a new patient. Herself 

A year after Lytton fire, residents wait for answers and action 

The Convoy's heading back to Ottawa. Community's solidarity is ready

Miscellaneous

Vancouver plans for removal of beached barge, months after it washed up during storm

'This has been the thrill of my life;: BC Premier John Horgan won't run in next election

BC Premier John Horgan to resign in the fall after leadership review

New flood watch, high stream advisories, evacuation alerts as rains swell BC rivers 

Police found explosive devices at site of Saanich bank shoot out, three officers remain in hospital

Two suspects dead, six officers injured in BC bank shooting

Teck Resources announces carbon capture pilot project in Trail

Fire ravaged Lytton could soon 'thrive again' says Insurance Bureau of Canada

Heat warnings linger in Yukon, lift in BC, but southern Interior storms approach

Woman trapped inside Saanich bank with armed men recounts terrifying experience

Support for Island police pours in from across the country