Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, December 8-9, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday-Friday,  December 8-9, 2022

Globe and Mail

BC man among three accused of drug smuggling in Washington State 

Mom and Pop Inc. increases share of Vancouver housing 

Jury says BC should stop use of group homes for Indigenous foster children after Cree teen's death 

Six child deaths confirmed in BC in 'very early and intense flu season'

Advocates seek funding for free contraception in next BC budget 

BC finance minister brings rural perspective to province's bottom line, may expand speculation tax

Safety board says maintenance problems, blade failure led to fatal helicopter crash in BC

From urinal mats to unicorn toys, cargo from 2021 spill washes up on BC shores 

CBC

What to do when your kids have the sniffles and you've run out of sick leave

BC launches flu vaccination blitz after deaths of 6 children and youth 

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in BC dip slightly with 17 more deaths reported

BC Federation of Labour calls for 15 paid sick days amid surge in respiratory illnesses

Leaders in Smithers appeal to public for help finding shelter safe as winter sets in 

Unfamiliar BC weather doesn't justify denying work permit to experienced truck driver, judge says

BC man among 3 accused of drug smuggling in Washington state 

Vancouver elementary school renamed wek̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm in Musqueam name gifting ceremony

Longtime Vancouver politician George Pull has died

Thousands of salmon return to spawning grounds after channel dug around Goldwater River logjam 

BC warns doctors to watch for avian flu spreading to humans after spike in cases in birds

Surrey residents call for more services for children at new hospital being built in Cloverdale 

Severe water shortage at BC ski resort forces staff to ask visitors to bring their own 

Hamper program organizers worry they won't be able to meet surge in demand for children's presents 

BC gets first minister focused on emergency management, climate readiness 

Vancouver Sun 

Health Ministry continues eroding public trust 

Longtime Vancouver politician George Puil dead at 92

Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary School renamed wek̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm

908 complaints logged, but zero fines issued for failing to clear snow from Vancouver sidewalks 

As flu and RSV season continues here is what BC parents need to watch for 

BC man among three accused of drug smuggling in Washington state

Frustrated David Eby can only blame his predecessor for election speculation 

BC and Ontario need more say on immigration, says Quebec specialist 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

High winds lead to Island power outages, ferry cancellations 

BC man among three accused of drug smuggling in Washington State

Confirmed child flu deaths to be posted weekly, says Henry

BC Ferries, Tsartlip sign protocol agreement in Brentwood Bay

Nanaimo drug-consumption site could be declared a nuisance, neighbours worried for their safety 

Design unveiled for new Cedar Hill Middle School; energy efficient an earthquake resistant 

If Eby's cabinet works, expect an early election 

Big BC surplus, meet big BC cabinet 

Victoria News

20 storey tower with supportive homes pitched for Downton Victoria 

Greater Victoria school board reveals $46.5M new school design for Cedar Hill

North Saanich mayor won't comment on Sidney councillor's roundabout complaints 

View Royal nixes limit on virtual council appearances 

Global

Continuing transition to Surrey Police Service would cost estimated $235M: report 

BC Family calls for action amid allegations of racism in Coquitlam hockey 

Vancouver issued no fines despite 900 plus complaints of uncleared sidewalks 

Second drag show disrupted by protesters in one week in the Okanagan 

BC government won't release photos of controversial wolf cull 

Squamish condo owners left footing utility bills racked up before they moved in 

'Iron clad' policy must accompany police-worn body cameras in Vancouver, says expert 

Vancouver’s Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary officially renamed ‘wək̓ʷan̓əs tə syaqʷəm’

TransLink mayors' council: New funding model needed for future projects 

The Tyee                                                                   

Sex Education in BC's Schools: An explainer 

Pretendians and the Sexism built into the Indian Act

Vancouver Police will get body Cameras 

Why Did the Emergencies Act Inquiry favour English?

How Immigration Dreams turned into nightmares 

Vancouver's Recovery Café is an 'Oasis in the Desert'

A new tool to end racism against Indigenous patients 

We love city trees. Until they land on us

CHEK TV

Mount Washington winter season opens amid water shortage concerns 

Push is on to get children vaccinated for the flu at Island clinics  

BC Ferries cancels several sailings due to weather 

20 storey affordable rental tower aims to revitalize Pandora Avenue 

Miscellaneous

CDC says BC flu surge is stabilizing after six kids die, but surgeon is alarmed 

Speed up shift to family care, says BC coroner's jury in death of Cree teen

Advocates seek funding for free contraceptives in next BC budget 

Conroy brings rural perspective to BC's bottom line, may expand speculation tax