Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, September 16-18, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Saturday-Monday, September 16-18, 2023

Globe and Mail

Vancouver abruptly loses fourth city planner in ongoing housing crisis 

BC launches 'one-stop shop' for provincial permits needed to build homes 

Documents show efforts to reintroduce Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect into society

BC MLA Adam Walker hopes to clear his name after removal from NDP caucus by Premier Eby

BC municipal politicians to send provincial government warning on response to wildfires  

BC to review why suspect in Vancouver Chinatown stabbing was on leave from hospital

CBC

Union representing bus drivers, mechanics files labour complaint against West Vancouver 

Celebrating Mexico's Independence Day in Vancouver 

Out of control wildfire pruning near Peaachland, prompts evacuation order, alerts 

BC health officer urges patiences on drug crisis, government says changes to regulations coming this fall

Budget deficit a major factor in SFU football cancellation, despite earlier denials 

Pharmacist who admitted refusing syringe barrels in 'error in judgment' sues former employer 

BC premier launches one-stop permit website to expedite home builds 

Ousted from the NDP caucus, BC MLA Adam Walker says he hopes to clear his name 

FortisBC says gas users will see a drop in natural gas prices for October 

Vancouver Sun 

City of Vancouver parts ways with Chief Planner

Ouster of MLA Adam Walker from BC NDP sparked by 'serious and concerning issues': premier

Minimum income to buy a home in Vancouver rises to $246,100: Report 

Eight reasons politicians don't really want house prices to fall 

West Vancouver getting heat, accused of ignoring ban-breakers watering their grass

BC municipalities consider call for more wildfire resilience funding, returning dike responsibility to province   

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Missing middle missing from Greater Victoria new-home data 

Premier says he hadn't no choice but to outs Parksville Qualicum MLA from NDP caucus  

Victoria rally for migrant rights part of national day of demonstrations 

BC Health officer urges patience on drug crisis; delegates to vote on resolutions 

First responders at Ogden Point for emergency response drill 

Three minor earthquakes recorded off BC coast, near Port Hardy 

Birth of colourful mural signals a refresh for Chinatown 

Victoria News

Airline with free beer and wine set to fly out of Victoria airport 

Former NDP MLA Adam Walker not under criminal investigation: Eby 

Following ouster from NDP, BC MLA 'open' to running for re-election 

Routine drill to draw first responders to Victoria Harbour Heliport

Home Suite Home: BC announces measures to accelerate housing creation 

BC Housing Minister Khalon praises GST rebate on new rental construction. 

Former MLA Adam Walker promises to address allegations leading to dismissal

Global

'Employment relationship complaint' led to ousting of MLA Adam Walker from bC NDP: Eby

Freedom of Information? Activist questions redacted traffic study for Vancouver development 

Dr. Bonnie Henry urges patience as delegates vote on drug crisis resolutions this week 

BC to streamline permitting, offer incentive to homeowners to rent secondary suites

The Tyee                                       

Debunking Big Pharma's myths about Pharmacare 

Choked out: The Wildfire smoke threat to Tree planers 

No insomnia is quite like Hurricane insomnia 

BC was told to fix how it buys Emergency gear. Nothing happened 

Trade workers deserve the rights tools to seek support on substance use 

CHEK TV

'Really terrible': Victims of Sooke double stabbing face multiple lifesaving surgeries  

Firefighters extinguish two suspicious wildfires in Port Alberni 

Victoria doctor calls for return of witnesses safe supply of drugs 

'Seeing a huge shift': CRD survey shows increase in green transportation

FortisBC gas users will see a drop in natural gas prices in October 

Removal of BC MLA Adam Walker from NDP caucus unrelated to police, harassment: Eby

Winter tires to soon be required on Malahat, most BC highways 

Miscellaneous

BC launches 'one-stop shop' for provincial permits needed to build homes