Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, March 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,  March 23-24, 2023

Globe and Mail

Federal government, BC and Indigenous nation sign co-ordination deal

Changing salmon hatchery release practices can improve survival rates, BC study suggests

Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership

Legal group in Vancouver's Downtown  Eastside cautions BC against involuntary care

Logging, forest loss may have awakened ancient BC Landslides, at cost of about $1billion

CBC

City of Vancouver says it'll remove 'unsanctioned; giant spider sculpture

Former BC Liberal turned Independent John Rustad seeks Conservative leadership 

Home to a feral cat colony for 10 years, this BC college now wants it removed from campus 

Splatsin First Nation pens BC's 1st child welfare agreement with federal government  

'Just irresponsible' Victoria police chief upset at possible elimination of late night task force

Widow's battle to resell burial space underscores Metro Vancouver's real estate crunch

Changing salmon hatchery release practices can improve survival rates, study finds

Woman disguised as a janitor wanted in series of ATM thefts across BC's Fraser Valley

Vancouver Sun 

Criminal convictions and clubhouse seizures mark the bikers celebratory year in BC

New Tory Rustad stakes out populist right-wing position

First Nation becomes first in BC to sign agreement asserting rights over child welfare 

Vancouver City staff say Broadway bike lanes can wait

TransLink braces to handle increasing immigration among service pressures 

LNG hopefuls falling in line with net zero, if BC Hydro can deliver 

Dysfunctional BC local governments driving both financial and democratic deficits 

Will BC's promises heal the gaping wounds in our mental health and addictions services?

Victoria Times-Colonist 

BC libraries receive $45M boost from province

BC Ferries to cancel up to six departures on Saturday

Comox Community Centre to receive $485,000 to make it greener and more efficient 

In blow to downtown, medical plan contractor expected to move work to Central Saanich

Changing salmon hatchery release practices can improve survival rates: BC study

Replacement eyed for bridge on Cowichan Valley Trail

Hospital staff saved my life, says Nanaimo shooting victim

Victoria News

CFB Esquimalt spouses decry families effectively seeing pay cuts with new structure 

After 50 years of changing lives, Operation Trackshoes embarks on last lap at UVic

Unchecked climate change putting Salish Seas in hot water

BC Liberals call on government to immediately release forensic audit of BC Housing 

Global

'Unnerving': Robbed of keys, passports and vehicle, BC couple warns others

TikTok door-knock challenge turns confrontational as BC homeowner confronts youth

Broadway bike lane? Idea approved by Vancouver Council could face chopping block

Kitsilano resident questions if bias involved in recent removal of homeless camp

Artist behind guerrilla Vancouver art piece launches campaign to 'save spidey'

Search for Victoria's Michael Dunahee continues 32 years after disappearance

Most British Columbians favour speeding tickets based on income over set fines, poll finds 

 BC south coast to be hit by Alaskan weather system, near freezing overnights to last until Monday

MLA John Rustad seeking BC Conservative leadership on 'pro=freedom' platform

The Tyee                                                                   

Why everyone needs a pal

The Promises and Perils of the Seaweed farming boom

MLA Rustad launches Conservative Leadership Bid and attacks 'Woke' BC Liberals 

Business Group says gig workers shouldn't get employee rights

On the Hot Seat: Alberta Energy Regulator CEO Laurie Pushor

Oilsands projects likely triggered mysterious Alberta Quakes: New Research

Canada's National Housing Strategy needs a reset

A Big development, a pricey neighbourhood and a tiny encampment

CHEK TV

TikTok Challenge in Courtenay goes wrong as homeowner fights back

500 employees are leaving downtown Victoria and heading to Central Saanich

Namgis, Island Health working to address emergency department closure 

New housing complex aims to tackle home shortage for Cowichan Tribes

'This is a must have': Vic-PD shocked after city council cuts funding for late-night task force 

'Bank cards, driver's licences, passports': Saanich PD recover over 100 personal possessions in latest bust

Miscellaneous

Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership 

Feds give Kamloops nation $12.5 million for healing centre

BC salmon farm closure decision was necessary, says DFO amid court challenges 

Surrey murder victim unknown to police, just moved to the city, police say

Squamish LNG facility plans to achieve net zero emissions at operation's start

BC government announces multi-year boost to subsidize veterinary education