Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, September 10-12, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday,  September10-12, 2022

Coverage of the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II is available through our Ottawa Observations feature

Notes on the 2022 UBCM Convention can be explored here.

Globe and Mail

Out of control wildfire just kilometres away from BC community, wildfire service says

Forest fires choke air in Lower Mainlands, Alberta 

Wildfire in BC's Peace region doubles, no rain expected for relief 

BC Finance Minister says financial outlook improving, forecasts $706 million surplus

Federal loan of $1.4 billion key to keeping Indigenous development all rentals, co-developer says

Scientists investigating deaths of giant sturgeon in BC's Nechako River

CBC

More than 1,000 people and major hydro dams under evacuation orders as wildfires cloak much of BC in smoke 

Highway of Tears monument to MMIWG a symbol of honour and hope, advocates say

BC woman who suffered stroke waited over an hour for an ambulance. Now she's partially paralyzed

Langley gloat homeowner in a jam after eviction

The renaissance of Hogan's Alley: Deal struck to revive Vancouver's historic Black neighbourhood 

37 BC mayors win by acclamation after standing unopposed

BC Forecasting $706M surplus for current fiscal year, minster says 

Here's why Indian students are coming to BC - and Canada - by the thousands 

BC conservationists decry lack of action, transparency 2 years into forestry stewardship, overhaul 

Elenore Sturko retains Surrey South seat for BC Liberals in by-election  

'Keep your windows closed": Fire in South Vancouver Industrial area prompts warning about air quality 

Vancouver Sun 

Rising BC tax revenue will give Eby room to spend if he becomes premier 

Wife of accused in BC gangster's murder sues RCMP over damages during searches

GranFondo organizers apologize after supplies run out during Vancouver to Whistler bike race

Violent unprovoked attack leaves Vancouver delivery driver with serious injuries 

BC Lions defensive coordinator Ryan Phillips accuses Surrey RCMP of racial profiling after traffic stop 

TransMountain pipeline camp workers evacuated; some blankets large part of province 

Japan's bribery scandal adds fuel and fire to Vancouver's 2030 Olympic Bid

Time to evaluate City of Vancouver Fentanyl tax uses 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Man's injuries not the result of Saanich police actions: watchdog 

Court orders halt to picket lines at Esquimalt Graving Dock

Another Greater Victoria medical clinic charing patients a monthly fee

If they have to close shop anyway, why not Sunday?

View Royal votes in favour of pay increases for mayors and councillors

Overhaul plan for Harris Green, featuring 1,500 rental units, to top agenda for next Victoria council

Student numbers lower than expected at UVic

Another closure for Port McNeill ER this weekend 

Victoria News

Clive Tanner, former MLA and Sidney entrepreneur, dies at the age of 88

Kimta E&N cycling connector construction begins in Victoria 

Wounds were self-inflicted in dramatic Saanich crash and arrest, says police oversight agency 

Seven-term trustees bid adieu in Sooke 

Global

BC couple puts deposit on electric truck only to learn it would be $10,700 more when it arrives

Months after driver strikes 4 at BC residential school march, police send evidence to prosecutors  

22 year old newcomer 'violently' attacked in unprovoked Chinatown stabbing  

Wildfires burning in BC remain a concern as Highway 1 reopens and smoke lingers 

BC now projecting surplus for 2022-23 amid economic uncertainty and COVID-19 recovery

Advocacy group wants expansion of West Coast Express services 

Vancouver mayor dodges invitation to walk Chinatown after security guard attacked 

Flood Falls Trail wildfire in Hope balloons to 459 hectares, shuts down Highway 1, evacuation order issued 

Half of Canadians believe private options would worsen the health-care system, poll finds

Evacuation orders expand for Battleship Mountain wildfire near Hudson's Hope

BC Liberal Elenore Sturko wins Surrey South by-election

BC now projecting surplus for 2022-23 amid economic uncertainty and COVID-19 recover

Georgia Straight

Weekend air-quality advisory for Metro Vancouver extended until 'change in the weather' 

Mayoral candidates Ken Sim and Kennedy Stewart duck a second debate 

Freelance journalist challenges City of Vancouver's demand for $260 plus GST for report into Value Village 

Metro Vancouver extends air-quality advisory as fires grow, says some areas may 'degrade'

ParentsVoice BC aims to elect school board candidates in 10 BC districts 

Judge rules in favour of Somali refugee claimants after study finds shortcomings in facial-recognition technology 

BC Liberal Elenore Sturko's landslide win in Surrey South by-election is also Kevin Falcon's victory  

Fifteen candidates step forward in Vancouver mayoral race, including six from 2018 

The Tyee                                                                   

What do land acknowledgements really mean?

Reimagine what the City with Visions from Vienna 

So many parties! Your guide to Vancouver's Crowded election 

What we overlook just might be what saves us

Miscellaneous

BC Financial outlook improving for now, surplus forecast, minister 

37 BC mayors win by acclamation after standing unopposed

BC Liberals hold on to Surrey South riding in by-election

River mystery: what is killing the giant sturgeon of BC's Nechako River?