Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, November 12-14, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Monday,  November 12-14, 2022

Globe and Mail

BC First Nations seek action on sturgeon deaths, after court blamed declines on dam

The 20 year campaign to protect the endangered fish found on only one place on Earth

Two men who escaped Vancouver island prison plead not guilty to murder 

BC flood recovery tempered by fears of new climate disasters looming on horizon 

Indeaqendent investigation launched after BC woman dies in police shooting incident

Policing in flux across BC, as political pledges prove complex to implement 

When vacant-home taxes target the wrong people 

Vancouver's vacancy tax is capturing some of the wrong people  

CBC

BC health officials encourage mask-wearing, getting shots as respiratory illnesses surge

Province announces $33M to help support the economies of rural and remote communities

RCMP or SPS? City report lays out scenarios of policing decision for mayor, council in Surrey

Human rights advocates oppose Vancouver motion to adopt controversial definition of antisemitism

Promising stem-cell treatment for diabetes highlighted in new documentary screening in Vancouver

Haida Gwaii residents stuck in Prince Rupert four days after BC Ferries cancelled sailing 

BC Health Minister calls on Ottawa to halt deportation of hospital worker 

Staff at YVR airline caterer votes 94% in favour of new 3 year contract with wage boost

More than 3 dozen calves killed, others on the loose after BC Highway crash

Operation Red Nose to resume safe-ride operation for holiday season in BC

Vancouver Sun 

Masking advisable in BC, but not required yet, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

Housing sales slump, but prices not declining in all markets 

As politics muddies policing, it's past time to switch to a regional force 

Surrey Police Service expected to stop hiring as of Tuesday

Woman dies after being shot by police in North Vancouver 

Surrey councillor calls for referendum on police transition 'fiasco'

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Addictions treatment beds to open in Victoria in January 

New Langford school opens after weeks-on delay

'This is only a test': BC Sending out emergency alert this week

Province wants to hear from gig workers as it plans protections 

Fine increased 11 fold for BC logger who illegally took wood from Great Bear Rainforest

Mayors in the core municipalities pledge action on housing 

Victoria News

Victoria Hospital to house 6 beds for women and non-binary people facing substance use challenges 

New Saanich police section focuses on investigating sexual offence allegations 

New economic diversification fund launched for rural, forest dependent BC communities

Global

'Nobody is over it': Mudslide survivor reflects on 1 year anniversary of BC flood disaster 

$240M spent so far repairing BC's flood damaged highways, permanent work to top $1B

City Council to vote on future of Surrey Policing Monday night

'Daddy's going to help the other police office now': Off duty Kelowna cop jumps in to help  

BC farmers hail flood recovery near 1 year anniversary but concerns remain 

New tents pop up in CRAB park as incoming premier plans to address DTES encampments 

BC wants to hear from 'gig workers' as it reviews employment standards 

Kelowna Mountie  who assaulted woman during wellness check to be sentenced next year 

The Tyee                                                                   

Chronically ill, but 'Dying of Poverty'

Speak out for 'Women, Life, Freedom' in Iran

Welcoming Herring Home in Howe Sound

They dreamed of Canada. But they were scammed 

CHEK TV

Fourth dead humpback whale in a month turns up on BC shoreline 

Saanich Police launch new unit to investigate current and historical sex offences

Overnight closures continue at Port Hardy emergency department 

Province announces new women's substance use treatment and recovery facility for Victoria 

Over $100,000 in vandalism costs at Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools last year 

Miscellaneous

Surrey council considers report that could end transition to municipal police service

Policing in flux across BC as political pledges prove complex to implement 

Activists throw maple syrup at Emily Carr painting at Vancouver art gallery protest 

Vancouver police identify suspects who poured maple syrup on Emily Carr painting

Canada's border agency blasted for delays in providing ArriveCan app costs

BC flood recovery tempered by fears of new climate disasters looming on horizon