Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, May 27-29, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday,  May 27-29,  2023

Globe and Mail

BC creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities

BC police say remains of Madison Scott, last seen in 2011, have been found

Northeastern BC wildfire grows as evacuations return north of Fort St. John 

BC district issues wildfire evacuation order in remote area north of Fort St. John 

Vancouver's  development permit board to cote again on Chinatown condo development 

CBC

Remains of Madison Scott found 12 years after mysterious disappearance from party near Vanderhoof

Former Vanderhoof mayor emotional as Madison Scott's remains found after 12 years after disappearance 

Video re-enactment retraces steps of missing woman 

Resource crisis has led to 1 newborn's death and 'countless' close calls at Surrey Memorial, OBGYN's say

Over 500 Atira housing workers couched in bid to unionize 

BC creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities 

Man accused of killing BC Gangster extradited to Thailand 

Dump truck hits Highway 1 overpass in Abbotsford, causing traffic delays

BC steps in as local government struggles to get allegedly stolen files back from former IT manager 

String of motorcycle deaths in BC spur calls for improved road repairs, safety standards 

ER doctors at 2 more BC Hospitals say staffing crisis leaves patients with 'undignified' care 

BC's minimum wage to increase by over a dollar to $16.75 an hour on June 1

Vancouver Sun 

Why do trucks keep hitting overpasses in and around BC?

The body of Maddy Scott, missing since 2011, has been found in Vanderhoof 

Man accused of killing BC gangster Jimi Sandhu extradited to Thailand to face trial 

Controversial Chinatown proposal once again draws crowds to Vancouver City Hall

Man plead guilty to murder, assault in North Vancouver library stabbing frenzy  

Environmental groups seek to delay $10 billion LNG project in BC

UN gangster shot dead after leaving South Vancouver wedding reception 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Two wildfires burning on Vancouver Island as Northern BC faces evacuations 

Masts break, records fall during fast Swiftsure 2023 race 

Accessible Stadacona Park playground will have in-ground trampoline 

St. Margaret's School and union avoid strike with tentative agreement 

BC creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities  

Uber set to roll out service in Victoria next week 

Loaded AR15 style rifle, drugs seized in West Shore organized crime operation 

Conservatives field candidate for first time in Langford-Juan de Fuca

Chinatown awakens for second annual festival 

Mechanical podium, playfully dubbed 'explodium' his to even BC's Political field 

Victoria News

Former Saanich IT manager accused of nabbing municipal files,, sharing personal data

Shellfish harvesting banned around Saanich Peninsula due poisonous algae bloom

BC's minimum wage to go up to $16.75 on June 1

Eby says Asia trade mission a way to 'protect' BC from geopolitical tensions 

Provincial government boosts supports for newcomers to BC

New provincial program rings up to $1,400 in rebates for e-bikes

AI opens up 'incredible opportunities' for BC: Eby

Global

Women's Health providers slam Surrey Memorial Hospitals resource crisis in letter 

Remains of BC woman missing for 12 years found on rural Vanderhoof property 

Suspect in Lynn Valley library stabbings pleads guilty to all charges 

Rejected 5 times, divisive Vancouver Chinatown condo back for decision 

Indoor smoking: Vancouver may cast aside ban at some supervised drug consumption sites 

Employees of embattled BC housing provider Atria unionize, joining BCGEU

Commuter chaos in the Fraser Valley after 2 trucks strike different overpasses

BC lays out roadmap for anti-racism research into government services 

Uber launching service in Victoria and Kelowna next week 

The Tyee                                       

Looking back at the Legal Battle over the Monterey Reserve  

How the hunt for Big Trees 'Helped Me Ease up on Myself'

The Good and Bad of BC's Homes for People plan

Forcing Drug users into treatment ins wrong, dangerous and ineffective 

The lovely, lonely lobbies of Burnaby's past 

The myth of increased transit violence 

CHEK TV

Busy tourism weekend with Victoria hotel bookings up over last year 

Comox Valley SAR struggling to find new home amid rising land costs 

BC creates anti-racism data committee, release research priorities 

BC to boost minimum wage to $16.75 an hour June 1

Uber launching 'next week' in Victoria, says ride-hailing service 

Multiple seizures on South Island lead to police finding loaded Desert Eagle gun 

Six cougars euthanized after 'multiple attacks' on sheep in Metchosin

Two active wildfires on Vancouver Island suspected to be human caused, third under investigation 

7% of BC Transit's Vehicle fleet affected by part maintenance issue

'No faith in the justice system': Campbell River guard speaks out after suspect acquitted 

Miscellaneous

BC creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities 

BC Police say remains of Madison Scott, last seen in 2011, have been found

Vancouver police investigating fatal shooting linked to gang conflict 

Vancouver police investigating fatal stabbing in city's west end 

Mechanical podium,  playfully dubbed 'explodium' aims to even BC's political field  

BC Premier David Eby calls two by-elections for June 24 

Northeastern BC wildfire grows as evacuations return north of Fort St. John