Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, January 17-18, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday-Wednesday, January 17-18, 2023

Globe and Mail

Vancouver City planners propose zoning changes to cope with housing crisis 

More universities reviewing honorary degrees given to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond 

BC signs 'historic' deal with Blueberry River First Nations after court fight over treaty rights 

BC court tosses lawsuit alleging province broke rules to report emission targets 

BC First Nation says unique deal I've it veto power over proposed coal mine 

Vancouver to fund plans to renew Chinatown neighbourhood 

Residential school records need to answer 'hard questions': special interlocutor

CBC

Former Vancouver mayor defends BC's approach to drug decriminalization 

Gurdwaras in Surrey raises alarm after spike in international student overdose deaths

It's really heartbreaking: Indian artists delayed visa forces cancellation at Vancouver festival

Province reaches deal with Blueberry River First Nations on natural resource development 

Vancouver drug user group denied city funding for art program 

Ex-principal of East Vancouver school accused of stealing donations for families in need

Kelowna asks for court injunction against anti-mask and vaccine mandate rallies 

Police officer killed in avalanche posthumously promoted to detective 

ATV groups push back on Fraser Valley gondola project as it awaits government approval

Vancouver Sun 

Plex appeal: Vancouver eyeing six unit housing in low density neighbourhoods

Why drag queen story hours at BC libraries are drawing outrage - and 'bubbles of love'

Former Vancouver School principal stole $170,000 in funds, including gift cards for needy students, lawsuit alleges 

City of Rosalind acted in bad faith when it rejected a string of development permit applications, court rules 

Ex-BC Green leader Andrew Weaver disturbed by commit fear-mongering 

BC Civil Liberties Association appoints new executive director 

Vancouver is a hot spot for political donations, new analysis suggests 

Housing's 'missing middle' fights for future in Vancouver 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Head of ICBC takes over as president of BC Ferries

Turpel-Lafond voluntarily returns honorary degree to Vancouver Island University

Project adding new classrooms, fitness centre to Nanaimo's Dover Bay Secondary is complete 

No injuries as slide forces evacuation of two Campbell River condos 

Nanaimo drug consumption site declared a nuisance by city council

Victoria News

Guns, drugs and $50K seized from Victoria housing project with 'vulnerable' residents 

This is why downtown Victoria traffic is 'bloody painful'

Downtown travel delays to continue during Victoria upgrades 

'Outrageous' Victoria landlords 'jack up' rents by nearly 20%. When will is stop?

Judge rejects lawsuit claiming BC failed to properly report climate change plans 

'There's good housing and bad': BC's fast tracked permitting plan draws environmentalist's concern

BC government, Blueberry River First Nations reach land management agreement

BC announces up to $90M over 3 years for areas impacted by changes in forestry 

Global

Vancouver police facing allegations members tried to interfere in crash investigation 

Last-second surgery cancellation leaves BC Senior waiting up to 6 more months in pain 

First steps to revitalize Vancouver's Granville Street presented to council 

Langley the latest BC school district to attempt uncertified teachers 

BC signs 'historic' deal with Blueberry River First Nations 

Private funeral service held for Nelson police officer who died in avalanche 

Alert issued after landslide forces evacuation of apartment buildings in Campbell River 

Okanagan outreach group says violence against sex trade workers is common 

Zellers is making a comeback in Canada this spring. Here are the locations  

BC employee arrested after allegedly posting $80,000 in refunds to her own credit cards

Government funding on the way for upgrades at Musqueam Elders Centre in Vancouver 

City of Kelowna takes aim at 'freedom rallies' and their organizer  

Vernon chiropractor charged with two counts of sexual assault

Stanley Park seawall replacement cost estimated at $250 - 300 million

The Tyee                                                                   

Running on Empty: The BC Forestry Crash 

We have the tools to solve climate change, says Bob McDonald 

How to take Canada's New Drinking guidelines seriously 

The construction disaster that changed BC

CHEK TV

Metchosin waiting for permission to use emergency alert system for prison breaks 

Langford tree bylaw back on the table after complaints about transparency 

Nanaimo high school adds fitness centre, learning hub as $3M expansion wraps up

Warming centres to open with freezing temperatures expected overnight 

Elementary school in Gold River to reopen Thursday after two day closure 

Nanaimo City Council labels drug overdose prevention site a nuisance property 

Landslide in Campbell River forces evacuation of two condo buildings, no injuries reported

Leaked employee survey shows issues with senior leadership at Island health  

Miscellaneous

More universities reviewing honorary degrees given to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond 

BC officer who died in avalanche posthumously promoted to detective, funeral hears

BC signs 'historic' deal with First Nation after court fight over treaty rights 

'I had no hand in causing his death': Inquest into immigration detainee's death hears SIU interview with officer

The contractor will see you now: How the housing market downturn has hit the home Reno business

No injuries as Vancouver Island slide forces evacuation of two Campbell River condos

BC Mounties investigate criminal claims against tribal police officer 

UBC regrets handling of Mary Ellen Tuprel-Lafond, as she loses honour at different university 

Vancouver to fund plans to renew its embattled Chinatown neighbourhood  

BC promises $90M for innovative projects for forest-dependent communities 

BC First Nation says unique deal gives it veto power over proposed coal mine