Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, October 27-28, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday-Friday,   October 27-28, 2022

Globe and Mail

John Horgan reflects on serving the province he loves, the big issues facing BC

The long, long road to building rental housing

2030 Olympic bid not quite did, but BC government must join talks, First Nations leaders say 

BC's vulnerable Fraser Valley needs flood control plan, Senate Committee warns

British-Chinese cultural mash-up may explain BC's fondness for Halloween fireworks 

New BC Premier Eby to be sworn in  November 18, with Liberals and Greens decrying delay

CBC

Katzie First Nation sues BC Hydro, province over Alouette Dam

BC permanently bans use of rat poison  

BC's decision not to support 2030 Olympic bid is a blow to reconciliation, First Nations say

Former BC massage therapist's licence cancelled for repeated sexual and professional misconduct

Store's dripping water system to deter loitering raises concerns for Victoria's most vulnerable 

Video shows police Tasering woman during arrest that witness claims was excessive use of force 

Crews resort power to most properties after BC storm, as another atmospheric river looms this weekend

A love of martial arts and a desire to help : Friends and family remember RCMP officer Shaelyn Yang 

Worker dies at underground BC gold mine, the second fatality in 3 years

Olympic rejection by the BC government was straightforward. The process wasn't  

Video shows lead-up to VPD shooting of Indigenous man on Downtown Eastside using bean bag gun 

BC COVID-19 hospitalizations drop sharply while ICU numbers remain level 

Kamloops organization withdraws commitment to run new shelters, cites disappointment over lack of housing 

Vancouver Sun 

BC Libs will be referring back to Eby's activist roots every chance they get 

If repeat offenders roam free, we may be hearing again that these attacks are 'unacceptable'

First Nations' disappointment over Olympics decision understandable 

Transit Police stand by their Taser use during arrest of woman in crisis 

Katie Fist Nation sues BC Hydro over impact to Alouette River Salmon 

Metro Vancouver tops list of non-religious big cities in North America 

Water tests the limits of good regional government 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Why BC government bailed on backing 2030 Olympias bid

7-Eleven says it's no longer using 'drip line' to determine problem loiterers 

First responders going to RCMP officer's funeral can travel free on ferry

Crew shortage keeps Brentwood Bay-Mill Bay ferry in dock on Friday 

Tight rental market could get tighter as rising costs discourage new building construction 

Brace yourself for post-election budget sticker shock, fellow voters 

Municipal elections should guide Eby's path 

Victoria News

BC mom protesting in Victoria for safe supply to meet with health minister 

BC Transit investigating after Greater Victoria bus sin changes to emergency display 

2021 BC military base blast blamed on punctured gas line

Destination Greater Victoria to launch survey that will aid in 10 year planning process 

Inaugural meeting kicks off new Sooke council term 

All ferry crossings On October 28 between Mill Bay and Brentwood cancelled

Beacon Wharf essentially unsafe, will need to be torn down says Sidney Councillor 

District of Sannich, labour union reach tentative agreement after nearly a year 

Global

'Truly disheartened': First Nations say failed Olympic bid is a step back for reconciliation 

2030 Olympic bid not quite dead, but BC government must join talks: First Nations  

BC Government won't support a bid for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 

Crown gave 'pushback' on defining repeat offenders, BC report co-author says

Transit police defend use of force during arrest at Vancouver SkyTrain station 

Senate report calls for comprehensive Fraser Valley flood plan 

Next atmospheric river to hit BC's coastal regions Saturday 

COVID cases in BC hospitals fall by 25% from last week 

Amy Lubik returning to Port Moody council after election tie broken by random draw

Trail mayor calls for more government support after shooting outside ambulance station 

'Heart of the Fraser' is BC's most endangered rive, conservation group says

Parents take fight against new BC autism funding model to Eby's Vancouver office 

Slain BC RCMP officer  was 'brave, compassionate, yet courageous' family says

David Eby to be sworn in as BC's next Premier November 18

The Tyee                                                                   

How High-Priced Housing became a union issue

Donald Trump was bad for the US. But good for Canada

A Legal reminder of the Kenney Government's Awfulness

A Day in the Life:  A Plane jumping wildfire firefighter

When David Eby toppled Christy Clark

Confusion swirls around CGL's Environmental Risks

CHEK TV

One teen dead, at least five recovering after mass drug overdose incident in Victoria 

Atmospheric river forecast sparks calls to find room for homeless

More flu shots expected as BC pharmacists handle record number of vaccinations 

Port Hardy emergency department to close over weekend, after four days of overnight closures 

Upcoming open houses focus on Sewage system upgrades in Comox Valley

Miscellaneous

Urgent recommendation calls for inspections of Canadian-made De Havilland Otter Planes 

2030 Olympic bid not quite dead, but BC government must joint talks: First Nations