Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, July 4-5, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday, July 4-5, 2023

British Columbia Port Workers Strike

Archive of notes on the labour dispute available here.

BC Wildfires

BC officials warn of lightning-caused wildfires expected over the coming days 

Police say wildfires on northern Vancouver island may abbe been deliberately set 

Wildfires near Sayward might have been deliberately set, police say

Police seek pair that talked to RCMP after Nanaimo Parkway fires

RCMP investigating possibility wildfires near Sayward were intentionally  lit

Globe and Mail

Victims of fatal 2021 BC library stabbing describe shattered lives at sentencing

BC Health registry expansion aims to connect patients with family doctors: minister 

City Councillor in Merritt struck and killed in apparent hit and run, mayor says

Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure, real estate board says

Controversy surrounding the shuttering of Larwill Place as predictable as it was inevitable 

Elections BC bans Mark Marissen and municipal party over financing breaches 

Advocates concerned as Vancouver moves away from temporary housing model 

CBC

BC aims to connect patients with family doctors by expanding health registry 

'Vindication:' Residents welcome removal of illegal waste from dumping site near Cultus Lake

Police officer forgot to record arrest of Ibrahim Ali, jury trial hears 

'Fearless, gentle' out woman murdered in stabbings mourned in emotional court hearing 

Nanaimo implements Level 4 drought warning as extreme heat continues 

Merritt councillor possible victim of fatal hit and run, according to RCMP 

BC's increased climate tax credit could start hitting your back account today 

2 suspected explosives found in same Kamloops neighbourhood, 24 hours apart 

RCMP give all clear for courthouse in Kelowna, after building was evacuated 

Vancouver Sun 

Merritt City Councillor Claire Newman killed in hit-and-run crash 

'It's official: El Niño has started. Here's what that means for BC

Shooting in Guildford area linked to drug trade: RCMP 

Boosted BC climate tax credit on the way to eligible bank accounts this week 

BC expands family doctor registry but critics say it's just one more wait-list 

NDP says they have to respect independence of BC Ferries ... since when?

Victims of fatal North Vancouver stabbing spree describe shattered lives at sentencing 

BC cities rethinking the use of public hearings 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Victoria council approves residential towers up to 21 storeys at north end of downtown

Real estate sales up as market returns to traditional seasonal pattern 

Rent geared to income in Qualicum Beach housing project

In Greater Victoria, infill housing could be the new recycling 

Victoria News

Minister demands better after 'unacceptable' BC Ferries long weekend 

Saanich is home to 2 of the Island's worst intersections 

Minister launches Keating overpass in Central Saanich to improve safety 

Esquimalt hires its first female firefighter 

Global

Criminal charges possible after BC Police dog bites off-duty inspector in Surrey 

Community limits lifted on BC's registry for residents who need family doctors 

Man accused of following, posing with BC orcas, DFO investigating 

Vancouver homebuilder calls out city's 'broken system' for renovation permits 

'Targeted' shooting in Surreys Guildford neighbourhood leaves 1 in hospital

Merritt city councillor killed in suspected hit and run outside Valemount  

BC Tree fruits officially break round for controversial expansion 

Police believed man killed in Lytton standoff shot in their direction, inquest hears 

RCMP hoping to speak with quad riders in connection with suspicious fires on Vancouver Island 

Vancouver hone prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: Real estate board

CEO pledges BC Ferries will do better, but admits company 'running thin right now'

Inquiry needed into horrific BC foster parent's case, says lawyer 

The Tyee                                       

What's in Manning's COVID report? That's a secret!

"This market needs to survive'

Should this be back-to school wear?

Politico Mark Marissen is in hot water with Elections BC

Please Advise! Does the 'C' in CRA stand for crooks?

Biofuel from Algae? Not so fast

Youth Climate Champions win a court victory 

CHEK TV

Island rivers drop as level 4 drought conditions persist 

Two First Nations, city partner to build culturally historic site in Port Alberni

CVRD gets provincial funding for repairs to flood-damaged Cowichan Valley Trail

Parksville, Regional District of Nanaimo move to stage 4 water restrictions 

Miscellaneous

Victims of fatal 2021 BC library stabbing describe shattered lives at sentencing

RCMP officer says he forgot to recored BC murder suspect's arrest after car crash

Expansion, upgrade project valued at $366.5M starts at Williams Lake hospital

Fierce blaze damages several businesses, forces evacuation in downtown Vernon 

Elections BC bans Mark Marissen and municipal party over financing breaches 

BC health registry expansion aims to connect patients with family doctors: minister 

Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board