Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, April 29-May 1, 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 29-30, 2023

Globe and Mail

Jury in coroner's inquest finds the Myles Gray's death was a homicide

Two men dead after boating incident off BC coast, RCMP say

Spring forest fires put BC communities on alert 

BC introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55 plus stratas  

BC Coroner's jury says Vancouver Police should wear body cameras 

Indigenous leaders from US, Canada ramp up pressure for probe into toxic mining runoff from BC

BC's non profit housing providers worry they may be in government crosshairs 

Vancouver  Island Rally decries lack of federal regulation targeting ship-breaking operations 

CBC

Coroner's inquest jury classifies Myles Gray's death as homicide

Moms of SFU football players lobby for program's reinstatement, wonder how well it's understood

British Columbia Hockey League cuts ties with Hockey Canada 

BC Premier to brief Surrey Mayor and Council on policing resolution 

New Victoria affordable housing development touted as potential mode for future housing in BC 

13 friends were enjoying a weekend getaway in BC. Then they found hidden cameras in the bathrooms

Man who opened fire on RCMP detachment 'intended to kill,' Crown alleges

Residents of stratas with 55 plus age limits can now have younger family members live with them

Canadian academics, graduate students walk out, demanding increased federal funding for researchers 

Container ship traffic at Vancouver Port falls amid global economic slowdown and inflation 

2 men dead after boating incident off BC Coast, RCMP say

Vancouver Sun 

Farnworth insists Surrey decision does not imply a move to a BC Police Force

BC Strata changes: Boomerang kids allowed in 55 plus strata buildings 

Four Matsqui prisoners stabbed in Saturday night melee 

Two men dead after boating incident off BC coast, RCMP say

Jury at Myles Gray coroner's inquest says Vancouver police should wear body cameras  

BC's modernized emergency legislation will require more preparedness  

Fuel truck that sank off Vancouver Island recovered 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Langford building problems highlight need for tenancy safeguards: advocate. 

Fuel tank that sank off Vancouver Island recovered  

Sooke School District superintendent set to retire  

Rally decries lack of federal regulation targeting ship breaking operations 

New rendering show what Vic High neighbourhood centre will look like

Ridgeview Place evictions reflect an imbalance of power 

Victoria News

Langford matching funds raised for evacuation buildings displaced residents 

The Dalmatian welcomes tenants in new attainable housing project

Cost of CRD Arts contributions questioned in Sooke

Global

Two fishermen dead in boating incident off Haida Gwaii

'Invasion of privacy': Women say they found a hidden camera in bathroom of BC Airbnb

BC Hydro hoping to be able to charge customer rates based on electricity demand

Surrey staff completing feasibility study on future of policing, says mayor  

Fight over SFU's cancelled football program heads back to court

Fallout over BC's Surrey policing recommendation and 'surprise' funding 

BC Solicitor General gives perspective on Surrey policing situation

Death deemed homicide in Vancouver police beating 

Four inmates hospitalized after stabbing at Matsqui Institution 

BC changes rules for 55 plus strata buildings

Vancouver port traffic dips in 2022. hinting at economic slowdown to come

More than 40 active wildfires burn in BC with 10 sparked over the weekend

New BC program aims to help farmers adapt to climate change 

The Tyee                                                                   

One Election, Two Albertas

What We Learned about the Death of Myles Gray

What's afoot with Surrey Policing?

When We Celebrate "Local Food' what gets left out?

Human Rights Tribunal hearings start today in Burns Lake

CHEK TV

UVic students join national walk-out to increase post-grad funding 

Saanich Council set to vote on tenant protection requirements 

Campaign launches to address period poverty on South Vancouver Island

BC Property Act change means children, partners can move into 55+ stratas no matter age

Affordable rental homes above new fire hall open in Victoria 

Sooke School District Superintendent announces retirement 

Miscellaneous

Premier Eby says BC officials will brief Surrey mayor, council over police dispute 

Two men dead after boating incident off BC coast, RCMP says

BC introduces exemptions for children, spouses living in 55 plus stratas 

Some communities in BC's Interior remain on flood watch with rain in the forecast 

BC coroners Jury says Vancouver police should expedite use of body cameras