Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, October 1-3, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday,  October 1-3, 2022

Globe and Mail

BC deal for doctors expected to include better compensation model

BC Electoral Boundaries Commission proposes to add six new ridings 

Canada's first pledge ceremony to King Charles opens fall agenda at BC Legislature

Second doses of monkeypox vaccine available in BC this week 

BC's NDP government confronts mounting health care woes  

CBC

Arborist dies on the job at North Vancouver park worksite

Junior hockey player with suspected head injury waits immobilized on ice rink for ambulance for nearly an hour 

Housing and infrastructure top of mind in Langley Township's mayoral race

Families of MMIWG say police neglected, mishandled investigations in their cases 

BC announces new addiction and mental health support for people leaving jail 

Hastings Street campers seek judicial review to strike down fire order calling for shelter removals 

Indigenous mother receives apology for 'wildly inappropriate' headdress craft activity at BC preschool 

BC's  hot, dry September broke several records - and October's starting the same way

Logging industry targeted BC old growth forests for more than a century, SFU study finds 

John Horgan's farewell session as premier begins in BC Legislature 

Vancouver Sun 

BC's next attorney general will have their hands full dealing with problems of violence

Province doubles community transition teams for offenders but BC Liberals say crime out of control 

Families of Missing, Murdered Indigenous women speak out

David Eby accuses BC Liberal housing critic of flipping properties 

Canada's first pledge ceremony to King Charles opens fall agenda at BC Legislature 

UK energy firm denies cutting BC 'primary forests' for wood pellets 

Red Mass returns to Vancouver, uniting lawyers and clergy in one church

Victoria Times-Colonist 

BC Ferries pilot project allows pets on outdoor decks 

A cool fall for Greater Victoria real estate, with sliding prices and fewer sales 

Mental health supports expanded for those being released from BC jails 

BC Liberal MLA first politician in Canada sworn in under King Charles III: clerk

What to do with Canada's 'tin pot' navy?

Victoria News

Old-growth forest supporters greet MLA's at BC Legislature ahead of fall session 

Province invests $80K in Victoria harm-reduction organization 

Vancouver Island Regional Library budget reflects economy, demand for services 

Vancouver Island pilot project hopes to increase public use of forest lands 

Sidney  outlines concerns with hotel proposed for near Victoria Airport 

Eight-storey apartment for Seniors approved in Esquimalt  

Global

'A travesty of justice': MMIWG2S families call for more police accountability in BC

Court challenge issued on tent removal in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Recruitment and retention key issue as BC paramedics head to bargaining table 

British Columbia could have six new ridings in next provincial election 

Vancouver's Olympic cauldron smashed by unknown vandals

BC study links Policy changes and logging patterns, shows targeting of old growth 

BC to boost mental health, addiction supports for inmates leaving jail

Paramedic burnout a growing concern as staff shortages continue in BC

Growth has slowed, but Minnekhada Regional Park wildfire not yet fully contained 

BC SPCA argues for government intervention to ensure pet-friendly housing

BC Legislature welcomes newest member, prepares for John Horgan to step down

The Tyee                                                                   

Why is Stephen Harper so tight with the 'Moonie Church'?

The political half-life of Danielle Smith 

What can halt BC's pandemic of Rockfish poaching?

CHEK TV

VIVA Victoria views volunteer accused of impersonating Island Health in fake endorsement email 

Disconcerting increase in violent attacks seen in Victoria's unhoused community, says service provider 

Langford should get its own provincial riding, says preliminary report 

Saanich says trees being cut down aren't part of Century old Shelbourne Street Memorial  

'Disconcerting' increase in violent attacks seen in Victoria's unhoused community, says service provider

                            

Miscellaneous

BC Electoral Boundaries Commission proposes to add six new ridings 

BC study links policy changes and logging patterns, shows targeting of old growth 

Second doses of monkeypox vaccine available in BC this week

Judicial review sought of fire order to remove tents off Vancouver street 

BC bolsters mental health and substance use services for inmates leaving jail 

Canada's first pledge ceremony to Kin Charles opens fall agenda at BC Legislature 

BC Wildfire Service warns season not yet over amid drought