Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, June 15-16

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday-Friday,  June 15-16,  2023

BC Wildfires

BC's largest wildfire still threatens, as conditions ease elsewhere

Hanging Mesh screens should allow Highway 4 to reopen next weekend

Helijet offering limited services between Nanaimo and Port Alberni starting Monday 

Port Alberni teachers 'trapped' by highway closure put in unfair position: Union 

As key highway outage drags on, Port Alberni gets creative to survive

Globe and Mail

Surrey votes to stick with RCMP despite provincial push for municipal force

BC government raises more questions over Surrey's transition back to RCMP service

Renewable diesel refinery is first in Canada, competed in BC

Ozempic shipments to US down by 99 percent after BC Government imposes restrictions on sales

African descent advisory group feels lied to over police return to Vancouver schools

RCMP say no critical injuries in crash of bus with 30 aboard near Prince George 

Vancouver approving housing projects at a record pace, but they're not getting built 

Massive Vancouver land development unveiled for Jericho area 

BC Hydro set ti start first hunt in 15 years for new electricity sources 

CBC

Surrey police decision far from settled after council votes to retain RCMP

Residential school denialisms tried to dig up suspected unmarked graves in Kamloops, report finds 

Code Orange ended for Prince George hospital following 30 person bus crash north of city 

BC sales of Ozempic to US residents plummet by 99% after provincial restrictions 

Flash sale: Lon lines for release of limited edition DC Superhero compass cards 

US farmers, officials demand action as spike in bacteria from BC recorded flowing into Washington watershed

Scientists explore BC's deep sea habitats 

Canada's first renewable diesel refinery has been built in Prince George, province says 

Kamloops mayor files defamation suit against city councillor 

Independent report details 48 findings about challenges of searching for unmarked graves 

Advance voting in 2 BC Byelections now open

Teachers stranded b Highway 4 closure 'couch surfing' to meet district requirements, union says

Vancouver Police Board member resigns after vote to reconsider school liaison officer program cancelled 

Vancouver Sun 

Advisory committee accuses Vancouver police board of insulting behaviour and lying 

Local First Nations unveil taller, denser vision for Jericho Lands development 

Advance polls are open as five candidates vie to replace Melanie Mark in Vancouver by-election 

Surrey votes to stay with RCMP over city police force, costing it millions  

Royal  BC Museum CEO resigns after 16 months 

RCMP says no critical injuries in crash of bus with 30 aboard in Northern BC

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Royal BC Museum CEO resigns after 16 months 

Candidate profiles for the June 24 by-election in Langford-Juan de Fuca

Advance voting in provincial by-election starts June 16

Victoria council OKs first steps to overhaul Centennial Square

Sheltering off limits in Beacon Hill, Central Park and Stadacona could be next

Lack of alternate route hurting businesses on island's west side 

Police chief warns downtown Victoria foot patrols might not be extended beyond summer

Victoria News

'Psycho doe terrorizing' Oak Bay, Victoria, Sasnich border, warns resident

Comox Valley non-profit builds shelters out of sea containers for the unhoused 

Japanese sailors lay wreaths in Victoria during momentous visit 

Canada's first renewable diesel and hydrogen complex to open in Prince George

Electricity demand in BC expected to increase by 15% by 2030

Global

Surrey will retain the RCMPas its police force, mayor announces

18 hospitalized after bus with 30 aboard rolls north of Prince George 

Black bear tranquilized in East Vancouver just 3 km from downtown core

BC woman upset over ICBC depreciation fee to replace stolen catalytic converter 

Metro Vancouver's last drive-in movie theatre to close after 2024 season 

Myles Gray: VPD commits to inquest recommendations, critics say it's not enough 

Vancouver Police Board member resigns over rekindling of school officer liaison program

Ex-BC taxi driver a no-show in court, sentenced in absentia for 2019 hit-and-run

Ozempic prescriptions to Americans plunge 99% in BC After Nova Scotia doctor suspended 

The Tyee                                       

How BC will restore Wetlands with beavers 

Hundreds of women have nowhere to go after Transitional Housing

'Violence makes my chest tight and my eyes wide open'

RCMP removes investigators from Tribunal Witness list

We can't forget their names 

A two year strike tests hotel workers' wills

100 years after the racist Chinese Exclusion Act, new threats loom

Why Canada Needs a National Emergency Manager,ent Agency

CHEK TV

'It's not right': Courtenay thief targets school bus and steals kids field trip gear

Pauquachin First Nation breaks ground on gathering space

Royal BC Museum CEO Alicia Dubois resigns 

Non stop flights from the Comox Valley Airport to Toronto return this summer

Rob Shaw hosts four candidates in Langford-Juan de Fuca by-election debate 

Miscellaneous

Renewable diesel refinery is first in Canada, completed in BC

99% drop in Ozempic shipments to US residents after BC introduces restrictions 

African descent advisory group feels lied to over police return to Vancouver schools 

State of emergency to be lifted in Lytton, two years after fire destroyed town

Vancouver Police Board accepts department's report on Myles Gray inquest

BC Hydro set to start first hunt in 15 years for new electricity sources 

BC government raises more questions over Surrey's  transition back to RCMP service 

How ground pre-treating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools 

Global Salmon farm company with BC ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan 

Unmarked graves report lays out challenges - including fighting denialism