Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday/Friday, February 23-24, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday/Friday, February 23-24, 2023

Globe and Mail

Police, emergency crews respond to explosion, fire near Marine Building in Vancouver 

BC announces a plan to tackle cancer wait times

Lawsuit accuses BC government of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization 

Heavy snow forecast for much of BC, including south coast 

Man charged with assault of media member, say Mounties in Surrey

BC to probe 'troubling' complaints about RCMP in Prince George

Vancouver port authority suspends Rolling Truck Program for at least nine months 

Lack of funds forces Quest University in Squamish to close

Magic mushroom stores are popping up in Vancouver, hoping to open the doors to legalization. 

CBC

2 injured after electrical explosion, fire in downtown Vancouver 

Funding shortfall forcing closure of Quest University in Squamish

Nisga'a Nation kicks off Hobbiyee celebration to mark new year

Small BC community approves 17% property tax hike, mostly to pay for police

Finding housing in BC a challenge for many Ukrainians, says volunteer 

BC orders probe into allegations RCMP dropped ball investigating abuse of indigenous girls in Prince George 

Port Authority postponing truck replacement program for 3rd time

Snowfall, extreme cold warning blanket much of BC

Coast Mountain Bus driver fined $1,500 for careless driving in fatal crash that killed co-worker

BC announces 10 year cancer care plan, $440M investment

Budget for Royal BC Museum facility balloons to $270M

Vancouver Sun 

Two injured in fire outside Marine Building; service at Waterfront Station, SeaBus resumes 

BC orders probe into allegations of RCMP abuse of Indigenous women in Prince George

BC government announces $440 million plan to expand cancer care 

Got your snow shovel ready? Metro Vancouver prepares for up to 30 cm of snow

More fudge-it budgeting from the BC NDP

Delay in Port truck replacement program dismays Strathcona residents 

Coquitlam man charged with assault in Pacific Highway border protests

A voice and experience that won't be easy to replace 

Fraser Valley transit workers set to withdraw services next week

Money laundering bill almost criminal 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Two Colwood schools put in hold and secure mode after firearm report 

More snow for Island in Saturday's forecast 

Province announces 10 year cancer action plan, including $440 million investment 

Film studio at Camosun takes step forward

Elevated walkway and viewing platform planned for Qualicum waterfront 

Arbutus Ridge residents alarmed after winds push vessel close to shore 

Seniors advocate calls for free or reduced home-support costs 

Duncan train station wins $50,000 in national heritage contest 

Fund has done a lot of good on Island; province is mum on its future

Victoria News

Victoria area property a 'goldmine' if you just kick out the tenants 

BC announces $440 million towards a 'cancer free future'

Snowmageddon looms in Greater Victoria as weather statement issued

Petition calls on City of Victoria to cancel upcoming Jordan Peterson event

Victoria Transit Commission Chair prioritizes collaboration for regional transportation  

Global

Two hurt in explosion and underhand electrical fire  in Vancouver 

Vancouver police officer suing former colleague convicted of sexually assaulting her

Snowfall warning issued for parts of BC ahead of Saturday's storm  

Fraser Valley bus drivers to halt service Monday, Tuesday in contract dispute  

BC announces new $440 million, 10 year cancer care action plan

Coquitlam man charged with assaulting media member at 2022 Surrey border protest 

BC Olympian's gold medals restored 43 years after they were stolen 

Iconic eatery in Vancouver's Chinatown shutters due to labour shortage 

Controversial plan to ban older trucks from Vancouver Port delayed again 

BC orcas threatened by lack of fatty salmon, UBC researchers say 

The Tyee                                                                   

 We must improve home support for Seniors: Report 

'This place felt like a torture chamber'

Police Street checks plunge from 8,000 to Eight 

Can we end deaths from Air Pollution?

BC pledges a big budget boost to protect workers' rights 

Where is the next round of COVID boosters?

'He was the leader of working people in BC'

The time has come for a bolder BC budget 

These teachers are filling a gap in black studies for teens                                                         

CHEK TV

Former employee says Victoria catering company accused of fraudulent activity, owes him too

'Traffic will be disrupted': VicPD warns ahead of old growth march Saturday

Duncan Train Station nabs first place prize in historic restoration competition 

BC to launch new 10 year cancer care plan with $440M initial investment 

Ready for round 2? More warning issued for Vancouver Island ahead of Saturday snowstorm 

Growing petition opposes Jordan B, Peterson's Victoria conference 

Greater Victoria's biosolids to be used as fertilizer in Nanaimo 

Miscellaneous

 Lawsuit accuses BC government of coercing Indigenous women into sterilization        

Man charged with assault of media member, say Mounties in Surrey

BC to probe 'troubling' complaints about RCMP in Prince George 

Police, emergency crews respond to explosion, fire near Marine Building in Vancouver 

10 year cancer care plan in BC to improve detection and treatment: Premier 

Vancouver Port Authority suspends Rolling Truck Age program for at least nine months