Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, June 3-5, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday,  June 3-5,  2023

Globe and Mail

BC is reviewing its safer supply policies with one ye to expanding the program 

BC's Eby says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for 'the worst'

'The '15 minute city' idea is key to solving Canada's housing crisis 

BC municipalities try to tackle public drug use 

CBC

Health officer, coroner condemn 'polarizing' rhetoric over BC's safe drug supply

High demand for BC's new e-bike rebate program sends thousands to the wait list

These women's lives were forever changed  by the MMIWG crisis. Here's how they say we can do better

Inside the fundamentalist Christian movement that wants to remake Canadian politics 

Donnie Creek wildfire is now one of the largest recorded in BC's history 

More than a thousand attend vigil for Madison Scott, BC woman whose remains were found after 12 years 

North Shore officials warn public over water safety after man drowns at Rice Lake

BC Premier's Asia trade mission seeks to diversify trade and explore rental housing opportunities  

Squamish Nation to mark 100 years since watershed political merger 

Northeastern BC Farmers need help repairing cattle fences damaged by wildfires 

Vancouver Sun 

Delta family fears losing their home of seven years due to BC 'vacancy' tax

Future of Vancouver's Jericho Lands to be revealed on June 16

BC officials push back on safe supply critics, seeing 'no sig'n' drugs are diverted 

Vancouver delivery driver found guilty for role in cigarette smuggling ring

Police arrest 26 people in shoplifting sting at Surrey's Guildford Town Centre Mall 

Northeast wildfire now the second largest in BC's history: Wildfire Service 

BC Premier David Eby picks up housing ideas on trade mission to Asia 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Health leaders reject allegations 'safe supply' adds to drug deaths 

BC government reveal all 57 municipalities on housing 'naughty list'

Roof fire in Oak Bay apartment building spreads to every floor 

Bus travel free on Wednesday for Clean Air Day 

It's going to be a hot, thot summer in BC

No-motor race to Alaska begins with $10,000 and steak knives on the line 

In Victoria, services for drug users not keeping pace, advocates say 

A new ER realty - a drop in standards of care

Victoria News

Police, bylaw officers target enforcement at those sheltering at Victoria park

Water purity in Greater Victoria under scrutiny after unusual organisms discovered 

Hullo foot passenger ferries making their way across Pacific towards Nanaimo  

Tofino shifts gears on downtown pay Parkin to free residents from fees

Racers competing for $10,000, steak knives heading to Victoria 

Global

47 municipalities revealed to be on BC"s housing  'naughty list'

Hydromorphone playing no 'significan't role in toxic drug deaths: BC Coroner 

Daschcam video shows semi crossing double yellow line to pass on Highway 5

Here's now to prepare for 'mini heat wave' in parts of BC this week 

1-day Surrey retail theft blitz nets $5K in stolen goods, 26 arrests

BC wildfire crews o high alert and summer is still weeks away 

Kelowna City Hall to fly flags at half mast to pay tribute to community builder

Growing fire burning west of Peachalnd getting attention of BC Wildfire crews

Wildfire crews battling fire new Lions Bay

Candlelight vigil for Madison Scott in Vanderhoof attended by 2,000 people 

'I got slapped, I blacked out': Teen girl swarmed, attacked as other filmed 

Renewed appeal for tips in killing of 17 wld horses in BC Interior 

The Tyee                                       

Why aren't people fighting to become MLAs?

The lie of a cleaner Oilsands 

The Income Gap and 'Deaths of Despair' among the young 

What Climate Disaster Survivors need to head they minds 

CHEK TV

Two active wildfires on Vancouver Island, one declared out 

Threat from rising sea levels leads to vital 'intervention' in Cowichan Estuary

E-bike rebate program inundated with applications 

VicPD bringing 'sustained enforcement' to Topaz park to curb illegal sheltering 

BC officials push back on safe supply critics, seeing 'no sign' drugs are diverted 

Race to Alaska sails to Victoria as contestants vie for $10K, steak knives 

Cowichan Valley identifies gaps in cellular, internet service 

BC's Eby says Asia trade mission aims to reduce risks amid international unease 

Two active wildfires on Vancouver Island, one declared out

Miscellaneous

BC officials push back against safe supply critics and their 'polarizing rhetoric'

Here's how much earth Canada's wildfires may scorch this year