Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, December 17-19, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Sunday, December 17 & 19, 2022

Globe and Mail

Plans for new Surrey Police Force on hold until next year 

Wind chills drop to -40C in central BC, winter tires needed on Lower Mainland 

Three pedestrians severely injured after being hit by vehicles in Metro Vancouver

Apple issues software update to keep phones from summoning search and rescue crews into the backcountry  

CBC

Vancouver city councillor defends wearing controversial thin blue line police patch 

RCMP saw potential human-wolf conflict after an escape. The Greater Vancouver Zoo did not

BC man who murdered 3 family members sentenced to life with no chance of parole for 15 years

Popular North Vancouver park losing trees due to looper moth infestation

Australian doctor heads to court after coming u short in quest for BC medical licence 

Weather warnings cover much of BC as bitter cold settles in and snow starts to fall

Almost all surgeries postponed because of COVID-19 have now been completed, BC health minister says 

Winter storm warning issued for Vancouver Island with 20cm of snow in the forecast 

Minister sends BC murder case back to appeal court citing likely miscarriage of justice

Vancouver Sun 

Almost entire province is on a snowfall or extreme cold alert 

Change in Premiers cost BC taxpayers $1.3 million in severance

Returning to live and work in Canada a costly 'ordeal' for nurse practitioner  in US

Extreme cold means 'it's life or death' for people living on Metro Vancouver streets

BC Hydro says holiday season storms are getting worse and more frequent 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

-12 C, 20cm of snow: outreach teams keep eye on those sleep rough

Search called off for missing woman last seen near Sooke Potholes 

People in crisis no longer have to ride alone in Nanaimo police car

Victoria Harbour Ferry manager sets sail for retirement 

Starlight breaks ground for 235 rental units in Central Saanich

Veterans don't be afraid to ask for support 

Victoria News

Langford adds 'very restrictive' tree bylaw to council agenda at last minute

CRD to let residents decide how to control Canada goose population 

'Really Sad': Victoria's biggest toy store closing forever 

CRD to pay bonus to wastewater plant builder despite smell complaints 

Search for missing Victoria woman suspended 

'They rule by fear': Langford funeral home criss foul after BC strips licence 

Global

Road conditions vary as BC hit with another snowstorm, but province says they are ready

Removal of Stanley Park bike lane could cost up to $425K, take months 

More flight delays, cancellations at Vancouver airport amid snow, arctic air

More than 1,200 ICBC claims filed Sunday as Lower Mainland hammered by winter   

Delta police expanding body-worn pilot program to patrol officers early next year

RCMP  seek Jeep whose occupants allegedly shot at officer in Merritt

Convicted killer receives 18 months probation for pair of Vancouver bank windows smashing spree

With 52% spike in demand, Vancouver charity desperate for donated baby goods

Union for BC paramedics mulls job action as contract negotiations continue

BC Universities to receive $4.3 Million for innovation research funding 

Report shows BC has honoured pledge to deliver pandemic-postponed surgeries: Dix

Totem pole with ‘significant’ value to kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation stolen, say police

Still no shelter in Salmon Arm as cold snap hits

The Tyee                                                                   

The growing toll of job injuries you can't see

'We need more urgency': BC's New Drug Crisis Minister 

Lonely City? Meet People Making  profound connections

Danielle Smith appoints a champion for the unvaccinated

CHEK TV

Saanich road rage incident caught on camera 

'I thought I was going to freeze to death': Cold snap dangerous for the homeless

Winter Stores have hit harder over last five years due to climate change: BC Hydro

Surgical renewal progress good, but improvements to BC health care needed: doctor

BC Transit detours several Greater Victoria bus routes due to winter weather

Miscellaneous

RCMP saw potential wolf-human 'conflict' as zoo said no risk: BC escape documents 

Report shows BC has honoured pledge to deliver pandemic-postponed surgeries: Dix

BC Universities to receive $4.3 million for innovation research funding: minister

Yukon wind chill below -50C, more snow for sorter BC as frigid system hits