Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, August 27-29, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday, August 27-29, 2022

Globe and Mail

BC sets up $60 million back to school affordability fund for families 

BC agency looks into ambulance call after infant death report 

Tent encampments in East Hastings won't be forcibly removed, Vancouver mayor says

BC's supportive-housing system faces challenges in preventing people from getting entrenched in cycle of homelessness

CBC

Vancouver police identify 3 youths as suspects in Pride Week assault

Canada formally launches challenge of 'unfair' US duties on softwood lumber

Passengers face long lines at Vancouver airport amid security screening shortage

Parents with long COVID say they feel abandoned by health services as symptoms persist

Investigation launched after infant in BC Interior reportedly dies while waiting for an ambulance

Some parents, teachers want stricter guidelines around COVID in schools this fall

Cruise ship stuck in Vancouver due to tugboat strike departs a day late

Rainfall warning, special weather statement issued for BC's North Coast

Vancouver Sun 

BC Jury convicts gangsters charged in fatal feud

Long lineups at Vancouver airport triggered by widespread absenteeism as bonuses for screeners end

Delayed cruise departures biggest pressure point in labour dispute at Seaspan

BC infant suffering medical emergency dies before ambulance can arrive

Charges approved against RCMP officer for off-duty incident in Williams Lake

Lax rules for addiction recovery homes force Surrey to act

Victoria Times-Colonist 

People seeking detox treatment face weeks-long waits

Saanich Councillor Ned Taylor says he won't seek re-election

Brush fire in East Sooke park is out: fire department

Fifth Victoria Council member decides not to run in upcoming municipal election 

Incident with armed person in downtown Victoria resolved after negotiation

Man behind the murals: Chemainus's Karl Chute dies at 92

Shouts of anger at Lochside trail detour (don't take it out on Matthew)

Victoria News

'Scariest time of year': another wildfire extinguished, this time in Highlands

Parts of Thetis Lake still closed after wildfire extinguished over weekend

Is it time to put warning labels on fossil fuel products?

Tory leadership hopeful promises more economic growth, housing during stop in Sidney

BC Transit shifts to fall Greater Victoria schedule on September 5

Downtown parking lot conversion in Sidney approved

Global

Suspects identified in possible hate crime assault during Vancouver Pride Week

Cruise ship leaves Vancouver after one-day delay caused by tugboat strike

Vancouver airport security screening delays shorter Monday after long waits on Sunday

With so many incumbents out of the race, Victoria City Hall faces fall overhaul 

'Tip of the iceberg': Clearwater mayor expects ER diversions to continue  

"Heartbreaking  loss': BC agency looks into ambulance call after infant death report

BC sets up $60 million back-to-school affordability fund for families

Rogue drones force 'complete shutdown' of air crews on BC Wildfire

Off-duty BC Mountie charged for allegedly having loaded gun in vehicle

Save Old Growth on the defence after BC judge likens tactics to 'using people as cannon fodder'

Indigenous leaders call for inquiry in to mans' police-involved death on Downtown East side

Vancouver delegation to stour San Francisco's Chinatown to learn how it's being revitalized

Georgia Straight

No forced treatment, David Eby, for people experiencing multiple overdoses 

There's no denying it - the City of Vancouver is in a state of crisis 

Vancouver  police identify some of the suspects in Pride Week assault on Commercial Drive

Vancouver Police seek witnesses in Pride weekend assault on Commercial Drive

Why the COVID considerate are likely to vote for the BC Greens in the next provincial election 

Passenger face long lineups at Vancouver International Airport 

The Tyee                                                                   

The missing women of Salmon River Valley

BC must hold For - Profit Health Clinics Accountable

Museums are full of history holes. How to Fill them 

The attack on Freeland sprouts from 'Rage Farming'

Miscellaneous

BC mayor seeks change after report of infant's death while waiting for ambulance 

Cruise ship sails for Alaska after overnight delay in Vancouver due to tugboat strike 

BC sets up $60 million back-to-school affordability fund for families