Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, December 10-12, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Monday, December 10-12, 2022

Globe and Mail

Thousands of Vancouver housing units in limbo in tug-of-war between developers, city planners

Crown argues two men planned murder of BC resident for banking information 

Children's advocates questions BC's ability to overhaul foster-care system after death of Cree teen

BC Children's Hospital doubling up patients to tackle surge in admissions for respiratory illnesses 

City of North Vancouver blows past ambitious housing and rental targets 

BC coroner's jury delivers 18 recommendations for improving care given to Indigenous youth

CBC

SurreyCouncil will sen plan to retain RCMP to province for approval

BC Children's Hospital prepared to double-bunk patients amid spike in respiratory ilness

Coastal GasLink protesters sentenced after pleading guilty to criminal contempt 

Meet the 'Sneaky Artist' sketching community on Metro Vancouver transit 

BC Premier announces intent to freeze ICBC rates for another 2 years 

BC health care worker and family win court battle to stay deportation back to Mexico

Indigenous led bid to bring 2030 Olympics to BC finds hope as province remains steadfast in rejection 

Kamloops deputy mayor hopes city can move forward after spats between mayor and council

Old idea to quell ER closures in 2 neighbouring BC communities resurfaces: shut one down

Canada overtakes UK as destination for hon Kong students amid mounting exodus 

Mother who fought against smudging demonstration at Vancouver Island school loses appeal

In defence of tall and mighty 

Vancouver Sun 

Surrey Council formally asks BC government to dismantle Surrey Police Service 

Unless there's a great improvement in ICBC finances, Eby could be facing dumpster fire of his own

Family questions if BC driving test is fair for mother with mild dementia

Surrey Police Service lays out concerns with report on sticking with RCMP 

City of Vancouver must reconsider controversial Chinatown development applications, court rules 

ICBC applies to regulator for two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance 

BC Mom who sued over Indigenous ceremony in school loses on appeal, ordered to pay costs 

No should mean No especially when it comes to the Olympics

Decades of work remain long after shaking ends 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Search continues for missing woman, car found in Sooke Potholes area

Court rejects argument that First Nations practices in school infringed on religious freedom

Indigenous community members may be eligible for compensation

New approach could help keep Christmas tree farms afloat, expert says 

BC Ferries adds 150 sailings over holidays 

Conserving forest, grassland and wetland ecosystems in British Columbia has global impact 

Victoria News

Sooke RCMP taking over search for woman who missed flight 

Sooke firefighter honoured for 30 years of continuous service 

Licensed Vancouver Island gun owners say they're no threat to public safety 

BC Ferries gears up for the holiday season with more than 150 extra sailings 

ICBC plans to freeze rate of basic car insurance for another 2 years 

IIO investigating after man's arm broken during  traffic stop near Duncan 

Global

Plan to scrap Surrey Police transition heading to Victoria after council green light

BC business group, Crime Stoppers offer $100K reward for tips on Coastal GasLink attack

BC government set to request car insurance rate freeze for the next two years 

YVR expands 'skip the line' security screening program ahead of holiday travel season

Charges laid against stabbing suspect, RCMP search 'well known' Nanaimo Crime House

BC flu vaccination rate for kids edges upward after weekend blitz, but most still not immunized

'Feeling the pinch': Demand up, donations down at Surrey Christmas Bureau 

New Westminster police drop fake, high-tech parcels on doorsteps to catch thieves 

Some Canadians can apply for a one-time rent top up starting Monday, Here's what to know

ICBC still processing collision claims from November's paralyzing Metro Vancouver snowstorm 

The Tyee                                                                   

Health workers attacked. Investigations bungled. Will this spur change?

Alberta's Last Straw?

From a City of Glass to a City of Care

CHEK TV

IIO investigating after driver suffered broken arm during traffic stop

Climate change affecting Christmas trees in BC and beyond: expert 

Woman whose vehicle was found at Sooke Potholes is very familiar with the area: Police 

Wind, rain, snowfall warnings in effect for parts of Vancouver island

 

Miscellaneous

ICBC applies for regulator for two-year rate freeze on basic auto insurance

Business group offers $100,000 reward over attack on Coastal GasLink site

BC Children's prepared to double-bunk patients during busy respiratory illness season