Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, February 4-6, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Monday, February 4-6, 2023

Speech from the Throne

BC throne speech forecasts slowdown but says it's not time to cut back on spending

NDP throne speech says BC will spend surplus as slowdown looms

BC pledges to spend Surplus Billions to improve services 

Faced with slowing economy, BC promises to keep spending taps open

BC throne speech promises surplus will be used to help with housing, health care and cost of living 

BC throne speech long on promises, short on details 

The major take-aways from BC Premier David Eby's first throne speech

BC throne speech forecasts slowdown but say it's not time to cut back on spending

Full text of the 2023 BC Speech fro the Throne 

BC Government to make heavy use of spending surplus: Throne Speech

BC Liberals, Greens take aim at alluded spending by Eby government

NDP Throne Speech says BC Government will spend surplus as slowdown looms

Globe and Mail

First Nations, BC groups launch coalition to save Pacific salmon from extinction

RCMP make arrest in axe attack in Nanaimo, where one was hurt

BC fire tanker crashes in Australia, both on board safe: owner

BC Hydro to ask heavy emitters how it can help them meet climate targets 

Vancouver council to review new grant proposal for enhancing mental health services  

First Nations, federal and BC governments announce co-governance plan for marine protected areas

Shuttering salmon farms not just threatens jobs but also hurts the environment

Competing visions for a redevelopment of Vancouver's waterfront 

Charges in police-involved deaths are a rarity in BC 

CBC

'Crawling down stairs': Vancouver SRO residents with mobility issues want broken elevator fixed 

 2 workers dead after incident at Vancouver company's gold mine in Ghana

Vancouver proposes $2.8 million grant to expand program pairing police with mental health nurses

Board cancels vote to shut down Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society 

British Columbians fear for family and friends in Turkey and Syria after massive earthquake 

BC woman says 'door is shut in our faces' as she fights for sister's mental health care 

Water restrictions lifted on Sunshine Coast as disastrous drought sidestepped

Tri-Cities residents, politicians concerned about proposed new YVR flight paths 

COVID-19 denier Mark Parker died from drugs, not the coronavirus, BC coroner confirms 

Vancouver Sun 

Prominent BC anti-vaxxer died of fentanyl overdose, coroner rules

BC stressed harm reduction, not treatment and leads Canada in opioid death rate 

Two neighbourhoods duel over future of East Van Cross, but city says it's staying put

Save Old Growth organizer given a day in jail over last year's disruptive protests 

Class-action suit alleging Lytton fire sparked by passing train opens in BC court 

Vancouver prepares for kickoff of 2026 FIFA World Cup 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Fugitive from Victoria rescued by US Coast Guard after stolen yacht flips 

'A scientific sin': 16 Canadian salmon scientists claim DFO sea lice report was manipulated 

In the event of an earthquake alert, drop, cover and hold one

Pilots escape crash of Port Alberni based aircraft fighting fire in Australia 

BC NDP expects to table two-dozen plus bills in legislature session 

Victoria News

Victoria could spend $400K explore new off-leash dog areas 

Small scale Greater Victoria egg farmers not cracking under pressure of rising costs 

VicPD defends proposed 9.55% budget hike, body camera pilot program 

Merritt Mayor calls on BC to drop vaxx mandate for health care workers 'right now'

Global

'We know it can be done': Tenants protest after Vancouver SRO elevator broken for months 

Northern Vancouver Island physicians call for resignation of region's top doctor

'I'm worried' Head of BC's Police watchdog says staffing levels critical

'We're still here, we're resilient': New First Nation Community Store brings hope to Lytton

Vancouver Folk Festival board to continue fight for event 

'Cusp of collapse': Oliver mayor calls for changes to BC health care initiative 

Concerns over staffing issues and lack of care in Okanagan long-term care homes continue

Gloomy 2023 BC housing forecast, but 2024 better

Kelowna Mountie's widow sues province for unsafe work conditions 

SFU researchers look to maximize living space at single-family homes in partnership program

Union-favouring community agreement seemingly at odds with Indigenous rights in Duncan

The Tyee                                                                   

BC pledges to spend Surplus Billions to improve services 

Why a Top BC Heart Surgeon quit for politics 

Nicole Chan deserved safety within her VPD workplace

Will the Smith-Trudeau cage match be worth watching?

CHEK TV

Victoria's average walk in clinic wait time has dropped, but still second highest in Canada: report 

First Nations groups launch coalition of save Pacific salmon from extinction 

Nanaimo axe attack suspect arrested, victim remains in hospital

Water restrictions lifted on Sunshine Coast as disastrous drought sidestepped

Coulson Aviation plane involved in accident in Australia, both pilots survived

Miscellaneous

First Nations, BC groups launch coalition to save Pacific Samoan from extinction

Suspect arrested after Nanaimo axe attack: RCMP 

BC Fire Tanker crashes in Australia, both on board safe: owner 

Canadian government announces $46,5 million for deep sea research 

Gloomy economic outlook, elevated mortgages drag down 2023 BC Housing market; BCREA

Pierre Poilievre called it 'hell on earth' Here's what people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside want him to see 

Governments, BC Coastal First Nations endorse marine protection action plan 

BC throne speech forecasts slowdown but says it's not time to cut back on spending

Vancouver council to review new grant proposal for enhancing mental health services 

Canada extends and expands work permits for Hong Kongers