Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, September 29-30, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday-Friday,  September 29-30, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Readings toward Truth and Reconciliation

'Ir's an honour'" Survivor touched by Tsleil-Waututh Nation reconciliation march

'The future is bright': Orange Shirt Society founder on 2nd Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

New initiative helps Indigenous people reconnect with community, culture 

BC First Nations concerned that September 30 isn't a provincial statutory holiday

Indigenous-led healing program tackling 'epidemic' of violence

Unlike learning about other histories': Stz'uminus youth collaborate on new BC exhibit

'When we stand together ... it can bring light': Splatin event honours residential school survivors

Events in many communities in BC to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day 

Hundreds gather across BC to honour children lost to residential schools

Old bridge to Alberni Indian Residential school repainted orange in memory of school's painful past

On National Day for Truth And Reconciliation, Murray Sinclair challenges Canadians to be mindful year-round

Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts

Why the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation isn't just another stat holiday

Musqueam Nation gives gift of new name for Vancouver's Trutch Street 

Chief says having Musqueam art featured in new FIFA video game 'a huge step forward'

Tsleil-Waututh take pilgrimage from the former St. Paul's Residential School in North Vancouver to their homes 

BC preschool admits it 'failed to do our research' after headdress flap

Culture, Grief and Healing mark Orange shirt day and inaugural South Island Powwow 

Podcast faces hard truths on path to reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Day, ' We are all one': Schools mark Orange Shirt Day with helping hands 

South Island Powwow in Victoria celebrates Indigenous culture, resiliency 

Orange Shirt Society founder hopeful for future of Indigenous families  

Next generation looks to take some of the burdens from residential school survivors 

Hundreds mark Orange Shirt Day in Sooke

Globe and Mail

In Vancouver, the rental crisis worsens 

BC to train more doctors, expand pharmacists' ability to provide primary care under new health plan 

CBC

3 Indigenous candidates want to represent their communities in municipal elections 

BC pharmacists granted limited prescribing powers under new health plan

Sky high gas prices in BC are result of refinery issues in Alberta, US experts say 

Kelowna mayoral candidates debate housing, transportation and homelessness at election forum

Prince George mayoral hopefuls. pitch more police, more housing and 'tough love' for homeless people 

Southern Gulf Islands voters could get better transit - if they agree to a tax increase 

Vancouver and Surrey might soon have a person of colour as mayor for the first time

Vancouver Sun 

Eby becoming premier? Don't take it for granted just yet?

QAnon tactics used by civic progressive to silence debate 

Longtime journalists laid off from Vancouver weekly Georgia Straight 

David Eby shouldn't rely on strata to solve BC's rental crisis: Condo Owners Association 

Call for Indigenous caregivers in Vancouver to help give parents healing from trauma a break

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Foul Bay Road Townhouses get green light; was site of 1911 house that burned down

Zeballos fire department back in service after volunteers step up

Highway 14 improvement project delayed but under budget 

Fire-damaged totem pole returns to Malahat summit after restoration 

Families, homelessness and municipal opportunity 

Achieving a more balanced and affordable naval fleet 

Victoria News

BC will have 80,000 job opening over the next 10 years

Musqueam history, heritage and culture showcased in new FIFA 23 video game

Island Health's new top medical officer eyes toxic drug crisis, health inequities 

Global

BC doctor frustrated after finding terminally ill mother at home without care 

Canada's long-delayed Indo-Pacific strategy will come this year after China assembly: Joly

Arid September for many communities across BC

BC parents file lawsuit alleging 'gross negligence' in care of their autistic son

No timeline to reopen BC side of Peace Arch Park, despite border restrictions' end

'This is so wrong': Concerns raised about proposed rule at age-restricted Delta co-op

The Tyee                                                                   

SRO fires are causing an endless cycle of displacement

'Elect Her': The Northern BC push to get more women on councils

Fred Harding wants to be Mayor of Vancouver 

In Vancouver, prioritized Human Rights this election 

In the Sacred Headwaters, there's hope and healing

Mark Marissen wants to be mayor of Vancouver

Meet the Young People shaking up local politics 

                            

Miscellaneous

The Haida's fight to save their centuries-old 'trees of life'

BC pharmacists to renew, issue prescriptions as part of reworked health plan 

Vancouver gas prices pass $2.39, breaking North American record: analyst 

Some BC regions at Drought Level 4 as water scarcity affects the province