Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, July 1-3, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday,  July 1-3, 2023

British Columbia Port Workers Strike

Archive of notes on the labour dispute available here.

BC Wildfires

Evacuation alerts end for Kelowna residents as wildfire under control 

Wildfire northwest of Pemberton remains classified as out of control

Wildfire in Kelowna now being held

Evacuation alerts lifted as wildfire now under control in Kelowna 

What happens after the Donnie Creek wildfire, now larger than PEI, stops burning?

City of Quesnel turns to goats to help curb wildfire risk 

Hot, dry conditions fuel fast-growing wildfire near Bamfield 

Wildfire northwest of Pemberton remains out of control 

Extreme fire danger rating spreads on Vancouver Island as drought worsens 

Two out of control wildfires on Island; one east of Bamfield, another south of Sayward  

Globe and Mail

First Nation calls on BC to restore shellfish harvesting sites closed for decades due to poor water quality 

CBC

This Vancouver man opened a store selling tested cocaine and heroin, Then he died of an overdose 

BC teen says cadet training and faith helped her survive 54 hours alone in wilderness 

Fairy Creek: Inside the largest protest in Canadian history 

Man dead after shooting in Coquitlam

BC Ferries says delayed repairs on one of its largest vessels caused long weekend cancellations.  

New device to prevent overdose deaths in supportive housing launches in BC

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink - or flush with - at this Vancouver beach 

Vancouver Sun 

Another long weekend, another round of travel woes for BC Ferries

Glimmer of hope appears for Metro Vancouver's last remaining drive-in theatre 

Vancouver Film Studio sold to major LA movie industry group 

Former BC MP Stephen Owen's legacies include special prosecutor legislation  

Shooting in Coquitlam leaves one man dead

Vancouver man who opened store selling hard drugs dies of a reported overdose 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Heritage building on Government Street damaged by fire 

'On high alert': Recreation site near Campbell River closed due to cougar sightings  

Crofton-Salt Spring sailings cancelled Monday morning; terminal parking lots almost full 

Busy long weekend for BC Ferries, with heavy traffic and some waits 

Canada's new cruise ship rules don't plug loopholes for major source of wastewater pollution 

BC must urgently change forest strategies or face more wildfire disasters: report 

Highway wildfire closure drives home BC's need to think big about climate measures 

Two projects could give Fernwood a makeover

Victoria News

'Glorified shed' in Saanich renting for full one bedroom rate irks applicants 

Man barred from exclusive Vancouver club over COVID-19 vaccine rules sues

Saanich-based food truck serves students taste of culinary world 

2 rescues in 2 days in windy waters off south Vancouver Island

Four people and a dog rescued from sinking yacht off southern Vancouver Island 

Global

BC Ferries parking frustrations high on July long weekend 

Numerous BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday due to staffing issues 

2 Vancouver Police officers hospitalized after crash with suspected stolen van

Squamish's beloved Zephyr café to close at the end of summer 

North Vancouver firefighters train for swift water rescue 

One man dead after shooting in Coquitlam Sunday night, IHIT called in

US Coast Guard rescues stranded boaters east of Victoria 

BC man who opened store selling tested hard drugs dies of overdose: Family 

Winnipeg murder suspect arrested in Langley

UBC journalist, professor critical of media legislation in wake of tech giant pushback  

The Tyee                                       

Alberta bC and women in politics 

We gathered experts to map BC's disaster future 

How Canada's Housing woes became International Art 

CHEK TV

Investigation underway after Victoria heritage building damaged by fire 

US Coast Guard performs two rescues close to Victoria over weekend

BC Ferries experiencing less traffic than anticipated Monday

ICBC Releases list of top 10 crash intersections on Vancouver Island: report

Campbell River road to close for 6 years amid seismic upgrades to John Hart Dam

'Highly suspicious' : Crews battle two small fires at Saanich elementary school

Miscellaneous