Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, April 15-17, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Monday  April 15-17, 2023

Globe and Mail

Coroner's inquest into death of Myles Gray debates 'excited deliruum'

Two men charged in 2021 Naramata murder linked to gang violence: police

Vancouver International Airport promising improvements after Christmas season travel mess

Vancouver officers involved in beating death should be fire, victims' sister says 

In Vancouver, some residents resort to dumpster diving to combat high food prices 

CBC

Lower Mainland gang conflict now a province wide problem, RCMP say

YVR announces improvements in response to December travel chaos

Popular Farm to Table eatery codes its doors after only four years 

Sister's testimony launches public inquest into Myles Gray's death during violent  confrontation with police

20 year old charged with 2nd degree murder in Surrey bus homicide of Ethan Bespflug

Police enforcement of Prince George's drug-use bylaw 'flies in face' of decriminalization: lawyer

Homicide investigation called in as man's body found in wooded area in Pitt Meadows 

6 weeks of intermittent Highway 1 closures near Hope set to begin

BC and Richmond to help fund dredging of Steveston Harbour amid mounting risks to boaters 

Reports of aggressive coyotes  prompt warning to keep pets away from Vancouver park

Vancouver Sun 

Burnaby man, 20, charged in fatal stabbing of teen aboard Surrey bus

Former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart's election campaign again accused of not paying bills 

Class action lawsuit over shattering windows on Vancouver's Shangri-La tower settle for $6 million

Lower Mainland's violent gang conflict now BC wide: Police

Homicide squad called in after body found in Pitt Meadows 

Treaty 8 Nations settlement will likely shape deals with other First Nations as well

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Knife brandished in altercation at Nanaimo High School

Small fire in housing complex forces residents to relocate

Student finds fentanyl on Nanaimo elementary grounds 

Plans for multi-use pathway on Colloid's waterfront get $6 million boost

Work on Keating Cross Road flyover to start within weeks 

Man with hammer robs Victoria downtown jewellery store

Two Sooke parks to be closed for filming of 'popular' TV Series

Victoria News

Suspect smashes displays with hammer at Victoria jewelry store

Crews tackle fire at supportive housing site in Victoria 

This is how you can take Greater Victoria transit for free

Lights. Camera, Action! TV series to temporarily shut down two Sooke parks for filming

Marine SAR stations participate in mass-casualty training exercise with Coast Guard

Global

Suspect charged in connection with fatal Surrey bus stabbing  of teen Ethan Espflug

'Ir'a nor like a light switch': Transit police chief taps surge in assaults, next steps

One in hospital  after reported Surrey vehicle shooting

RCMP announce charges in deadly BC Gang activity around women's homicide

BC Supreme Court ruling reveals new cause in fatal Terrace hit-and-run investigation

Vancouver officers involved in beating death should be fired, victim's sister says

Violent robbery at Victoria jewelry store caught on camera 

Vancouver Airport invests $40M in plan to avoid travel chaos during extreme weather 

Splatsin members blockade band building to call for new election

Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley in line for four of six new proposed BC ridings

Preliminary hearing begins for man accused in killing of UBC Okanagan security guard 

Erratic, dangerous driving leads to takedown of suspected Kelowna truck thief

Emergency meeting set over VSB plan to move ideal mini School

The Tyee                                                                   

Elections Alberta mess may skew ballots, says expert

A better future is possible for the downtown East side

CHEK TV

Wanted man found in Port Alberni motel room, prompts large police response

Snow Surprise: Parts of North Island blanketed by mid-April snowfall

Is downtown Victoria safe? Business leaders say stores doing well despite perceptions of 'rampant' crime

'It's changed this area': 5th Street Grill launches petition to keep boulevard patio

Colwood Council backs $20K pay raise for mayor, $8K for councillors following latest review

Miscellaneous

Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley in line for four of six new proposed BC ridings 

Two men charged in 2021 Naramata, murder like to gang violence: Police

Twenty year old charged with murder following stabbing death of teen on BC bus

Vancouver airport promising improvements following Christmas season travel mess

Tucker Carlson documentary says US must 'liberate' Canada. Be afraid, if you can stop laughing

Why aren't we hearing about COVID waves anymore? Because COVID is at 'high tide' and staying there

Is it time to step down? Five questions about Justin Trudeau's future as he marks 10 years as Liberal leader

Blamed for a heart attack? The 'magical thinking' of Danielle Smith and some Conservatives 

Dear immigrants: Coming to Canada? Here's what you're really in for

Inside the trail of offences that allegedly ended in an 'unprovoked' killing on the TTC

BC and Federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations