Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, August 26-28, 2-33

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Saturday-Monday, August 26-28, 2023

BC/NWT Wildfires

Wildfires that forced Yellowknife evacuation 'being held,' but area not safe for people to return  

BC to expand programs that train volunteers to help firefighters battle wildfires

Canada's emergency alert system has been busy with wildfires and extreme weather, Here's now it works

Number of homes destroyed or damaged by wildfire in BC's Okanagan rises to 189 

#TheMoment a community rallied after Hal of the fire crew's homes burned down

Infrastructure woes face BC's Shuswap and Okanagan communities, hard hit by fires

Trudeau makes 'specific commitments' to help fight fires in NWT following criticism by premier

NWT says plan for post-fire returns ready but it's not time

Yellowknife phased re-entry plan announced

'Were not letting our guard down': Community fuelled Wilson's Landing fire response 

Okanagan, BC traditions to fire recovery, as tally of burned properties hits 189 

How cities across Canada are protecting their parks from brush fires 

Residents of BC's Shuswap set to be notified about properties affected by wildfire 

Lightning sparks wildfires in Strathchona Park a storms roll over Vancouver Island

Infrastructure woes face BC's Shuswap and Okanagan communities, hard hit by fires

Provinces of BC says it's spent $585M so far this year fighting wildfires 

Calls grow for a national wildfire service, while Canada battles worst season 

Civilians are the newest resource in BC's battle against Bush Creek East wildfire

BC Wildfire situation has 'momentarily stabilized' number of evacuees falls to 8,000 

Vancouver Island Fire Crews return home from Kelowna, recounting devastation and gratitude  

Globe and Mail

BC's agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality 

Gold diggers in a cold sea 

CBC

'Just treat us like humans': Temporary Foreign workers in BC ride for rights, protections  

Vancouver drivers react to rising gas prices

Metro Vancouver gas prices start ahead of Labour Day weekend

Severe thunderstorm watch in place for much of Vancouver Island 

Family evicted from townhouse awarded $27.7K to be paid by the buyer after sale falls through

Stolen Nisga'a memorial pole about to start journey home from Scottish museum 

Vancouver Sun 

Better dialogue with First Nations could have avoided Joffre Lakes closure: critics 

Surrey homeowner sues neighbour after Halloween fireworks cause fire damage 

Questions swirl over Vancouver ver police shooting that killed 18 year old

ICBC: Class action filed for rebate of third party coverage during COVID lockdown

BC Indigenous groups call on Facebook to reverse news ban

Ceremony marks start of journey home for stolen Nisga'a memorial pole 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Physicians assistants want off the 'sidelines' amid BC Health-care staffing crunch 

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to visit Nanaimo on Monday  

VicPD part of effort that led to conviction on child pornography charges

Slim housing options for students lead to creative solutions 

40 precent of BC Ferries cancellations were due to crew shortages 

BC NDP accuses BC United of 'data mining scheme' through Red Cross wildfire  donation site 

Victoria News

Service providers come together to support Victoria's homeless population 

Restaurant on historic Saanich sit shuts down as property on sale for $5.5M

Global

Crew shortage behind 4 in 10 BC Ferries cancellations last year, report finds 

More than half of charges recommended in VPD shoplifting crackdown not approved

String of suspicious Nanaimo fires renews public safety concerns 

Crew shortage behind 4 in 10 BC Ferries cancellations last year, report finds 

Video mocks viral Tik Tok showcasing $2,000 SRO rental in Vancouver 

Nisga'a Memorial pole about to start journey home to BC from Scottish museum 

Landslide closes Highway 97 near Summerland, major delays expected 

No jail time for RCMP officer who dragged, stepped on BC student during wellness check

The Tyee                                       

Is Poilievre's Cool Factor Climbing?

Too  hot to  handle: Heat poses rising risk to BC workers 

You've been evacuated. How to take care of your health   

Ken Sim's new Comms Director has a record of playing rough 

CHEK TV

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Vancouver Island 

Saanich Fair returns this long weekend, with rides and live performances 

'Thanks for everything': Cordova Bay's Beach House Restaurant closes for good 

Tofino's West Coast Multiplex Society launches new logo; strives to break ground on project 

Miscellaneous