Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, March 30 & 31, 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 30-31, 2023

Globe and Mail

Hit TV series 'The Last of Us' to film Season 2 in Vancouver, mayor says

Calgary and Vancouver are reshaping empty office spaces in very different ways

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of BC Conservatives

Freeland meets BC Premier, defends budget's lack of new funding for affordable housing

Former Premier John Horgan officially resigns BC seat of Langford-Juan de Luca

BC Ferry Commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on September 30

In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside a society's wounds hurt everyone

CBC

Trans people, allies mark Transgender Day of Visibility in Vancouver with rally 

Former Premier John Horgan officially resigns seat in BC Legislature

Hit TV show 'The Last of Us' moving from Calgary to Vancouver for its 2nd season

Workplace claims related to violence increased 25 percent in the past five years: WorkSafeBC

Ferry Commissioner OKs annual fare hike of 9.2%, but goal is to cap increase at 3% say minister, BC Ferries

New BC Conservative leader could make 'life more difficult' for Opposition Liberals: political scientist

2 men, 1 dog rescued after boat capsizes off BC coast

West Jet pilots set to launch strike authorization vote as negotiations fizzle

BC Farmer fined $22K for illegal slaughter-waste dump moves it down the road

Vancouver Sun 

Make way for missing-middle housing in BC

BC wants federal housing dollars tied to immigration patterns 

HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 will be filmed in Vancouver

BC Ferry Commissioner looking at annual fare hike of 9.2%, minister says it will be 3%

Former Premier John Horgan officially resigns BC Seat of Langford-Juan de Fuca

BC NDP squirms as Liberals push on violent crime

Victoria Times-Colonist 

BC Ferries Commission Floats fare hikes at 9.2% annually for next four years

BC Municipalities on the hook for $145M in RCMP back pay

Port Renfrew one step closer to new school 

Supportive housing for Indigenous residents opens in Vic West

CFB Comox raises funds to display historic Vampire fighter jet

Duncan man shot by RCMP in critical condition, father says

For criminals, catch and release, and repeat

Victoria News

'Long overdue' : BC introducing new powers to limit emissions of new buildings 

BC Ferries fares could climb by 9.2 percent each  of the next 4 years, CEO says they won't

Progress underway to upgrade one of BC's 'most seismically unsafe' schools in Port Renfrew 

'It's a disgrace' : Oak Bay resident demands action to clean up derelict homes 

Temporary Shelter at Parksville's VIP motel is now closed 

New BC Conservative Leader John Roused says nobody will outwork him

Global

Here are the ways life will be more expensive in BC starting April 1

'Not in my right mind': Apology from man behind multiple random Vancouver assaults 

'Full meal deal' : BC search and rescue training flight saves hypothermic men, dog

RCMP contract backpay leave BC municipalities with bill of up to $145M

'The Last of Us' season 2 will be shot in Vancouver

Free prescribed contraception begins in BC on April 1. Is your method covered?

Penticton among BC cities looking to limit public drug use amid decriminalization

BC to deploy specialized prosecutor teams to target repeat violent offenders 

John Rustad acclaimed leader of BC Conservatives 

No, you cannot bet a ticket for driving in Washington State with an outdated ICBC decal

Former Premier John Horgan officially resigns BC seat of Langford Juan de Fuca

Merritt continues to search for hospital closure solutions  

Families of BC assault victims share impact of witness video shared online

BC Ferries Commissioner OKs 9.2% yearly fare hikes

The Tyee                                                                   

How Damaging is the Danielle Smith Recording?

Please Advise! Can Danielle Smith make my DUI go away?

Ten Years Old and 'already screwed'

As Nurses, we oppose BC's New Paths to Forced Hospitalization 

'Pick up the Investigation' What I told Senators about Canada's Climate Coverup

Danielle Smith's long mission to privatize health care 

Jenny Kwan's case for an inquiry into China Election Interference Claims

Vancouver Council rejects plan to slow Broadway Evictions 

Why There's a Teacher Shortage. And How to Fix it

Renters face another hot summer with scant protections 

CHEK TV

'This is extraordinary' Herring spawn in Port McNeill first for region

Ferry Commissioner give preliminary approval for maximum 9.2% fare increase

After 18 years John Horgan finishes his last day in politics 

Disability advocates worried about lack of government funding 

'All we ask is for a chance to meet': Dispensary owner urges BC premier for discussion

Former Liberal cabinet minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of BC Conservatives  

Miscellaneous

Former Premier John Horgan officially resigns seat of Langford-Juan de Luca

BC Ferry Commissioner proposes up to 9.2 percent fare hike, final number on September 30

Hit TV Series "The Last of Us' to film Season Two in Vancouver, mayor says

Vancouver asks artist, vigil keepers to end Indigenous children's shoe memorial

Former Liberal Cabinet Minister John Rustad acclaimed leader of BC Conservatives 

Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in BC

Rush for Diabetes and weight-loss Ozempic puts cross-border sales in spotlight