Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday/Wednesday, October 11-12, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday/Wednesday,  October 11-12 2022

Globe and Mail

UBC backs Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond after report raises questions about her claims to Indigenous ancestry

Deaths of homeless people in BC rose by 75% in 2021, coroner's report reveals

Voters in Vancouver faced crowded ballot in upcoming municipal elections 

Stink bug thrives in British Columbia's warm October

Vancouver housing strategies abound, but will a fractured council hinder next mayor?

Some power outages but no major problems after blustery windstorm sweeps BC

An election, then a trial, poses unusual test for Surrey's Mayor McCallum

CBC

BC Premier John Horgan calls Alberta premier's comments on unvaccinated 'laughable'

Gas prices in BC set to drop after weeks-long spike but experts warn of future increases

How Vancouver's mayoral candidates plan to make housing more affordable 

Death toll for people experiencing homelessness jumped 75% last year, BC coroner finds

These invasive bugs have a nasty reputation that goes beyond their stink

Disputed history 

Fraud, theft and unauthorized dumplings alleged in battle over East Van community centre society 

Some farmers in BC able to extend harvesting while others struggle with drought

Saanich mayoral candidates face off on municipality's top issues ahead of Saturday election

Recall against BC Legislative member fails over missed deadline: Elections BC

Restaurant, bar owners welcome BC's plan to permanently cap food-delivery fees

Vancouver Sun 

Second Kitsilano community group takes Vancouver City Council to Supreme Court of BC

Anjali Appadurai says she's just bringing disaffected NDPers back into fold

Plenty of Vancouver election promises, but no plans to pay for them

Poll shows many Surrey voters thinking about policing as they head to the polls

BC now offering flu shots as well as COVID-19 boosters

Man banned from BC Ferries tries to sneak on wearing disguise 

BC mills begin reducing operations due to shortages and rising costs

Flamboyants Chinese billionaire buys three BC malls

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Minimum-age restrictions brought in for young workers in BC

Under-age-30 candidates Seek voice at council tables

Unionized CRD workers vote in favour of job action

East Sooke Park expands by 16 hectares with land acquisition  

Comments by Alberta premier on discrimination against unvaccinated 'laughable': Horgan

In Oak Bay, housing options are an election priority

Sense of momentum inspires mayoral candidates in Esquimalt  

Flyer touts method for illegally voting twice in Victoria municipal election  

Man banned from BC Ferries tries to sneak on wearing disguise 

NDP leadership power play not exactly democratic

What to consider when voting for public school trustees  

After all of the planning, action is needed

Victoria News

As the economy sways, Greater Victoria's food banks are feeling the pinch

75% spike: 247 people experiencing homelessness died in 2021 in BC

New Saanich Peninsula team prepared to rescue residents stuck in tight spaces

Saanich mayoral candidates face off in feisty debate 

Sooke Mayor delivers sombre but light-hearted final speech before election  

Department of National Defence reminds residents to stay off Metchosin site

Global

BC woman shocked to find a charge for employee health benefits on restaurant bill 

Vancouver police respond to video showing man arrested in front of child 

BC housing market kept its cool in September, real estate accusation reports 

Deaths among BC's unhoused population jumped 75% between 2020 and 2021

The Tyee                                                                   

Coming of age in a Housing crunch

That Big Fat Bear Scandal. Fishy?

A Squamish Election poisoned by Secret Attack campaigns  

Local bakery finds sweet new way to address homelessness

The Vancouver Road Tax Wars 

We elected this pandemic 

The COPE Agenda for Vancouver Council

How Victoria's Right Wing Slate targets what kids learn

Deep inside the strike shaking Vancouver's Port 

CHEK TV

'No real accountability': Researcher blasts punishment for VicPD officer suspended for non-consensual sexual activity

Victoria mayoral frontrunners offer views on Missing Middle policy

CRD workers got 98 percent in favour of strike action in push for wage, benefit increases 

Young children facing greater risk of catching the flu this season, experts warn

New air quality monitors measure real-time are quality around Greater Victoria's harbour  

Miscellaneous

Recall against BC Legislative member fails with missed deadline: Elections BC

Deaths of homeless people in BC rose by 75% in 2021: coroner

Vancouver housing strategies abound, but will a fractured council hinder next mayor?

Aritzia earnings rise in second quarter on strong retail and e-commerce sales 

Some power outages but no major problems after blustery windstorm sweeps BC