Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, September 23-25, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Saturdat-Monday, September 23-25, 2023

Globe and Mail

Port of Vancouver seek new entrant to run semi-automated container terminal

Environment Canada warns BC coast to prepare for heavy winds, some rain 

BC looks to set up housing development program for middle-income residents 

Significant investments in BC's long-term care system not delivering better care for seniors: Advocate 

Man charged with first-degree murder in death of BC RCMP officer 

Montreal bagels make cross-country journey to delight Vancouverites 

For Vancouver's transit authority, ridership is surpassing pre-COVID levels. But revenue remains an issue 

Vancouver filmmaker captures the beauty of the great outdoors in the city's parks 

CBC

Selwyn Romily, BC's First Black Judge, remembered as trailblazer  after death at 83

Private Seniors homes underspent on patients compared to public facilities, BC Seniors advocate says 

What is a 'bomb cyclone' the weather pattern battering BC's coast and Haida Gwaii  

Wind and rainfall warnings, ferry sailings cancelled as storm moves over. BC Coast 

BC municipality ends 36 year ban on tattoo shops 

Posters for 'whites only' parent and child group in Metro Vancouver draws outrage 

Assault trial for 3 Vancouver police officers shown video of arrest that broke suspect's ribs 

Pro-Khalistan, anti-India rally attracts protesters and police in downtown Vancouver 

Regulator rules in favour of Trans Mountain route deviation 

174 people died of toxic drug overdoses in August, BC coroner reports 

Lions Gate Bridge reopens after wind-blown metal sheet removed from light fixtures   

Flag raising ceremony at BC Legislature honours residential school survivors, lost children 

BC culture days kicks off with events to honour creativity and build belonging  

Vancouver Sun 

'Whites-only' sign of a mom and tot playgroup in Coquitlam draws outrage  

BC's seniors advocate find disparities between for profit and non-profit long term care 

This small BC village is split between a feuding council. It's not the only one

Where did $30 million come from? Bowen Island Conservancy keeping mum 

Richmond shooting victim identified as "Jackie' Giang Giang Tran

BC Weather: What the heck is a bomb cyclone?

Regulator rules in favour of Trans Mountain route deviation in BC

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Saanich Council softens planned restrictions on where dogs can be off leash in parks 

Island's first fall windstorm knocks out power, cancels ferries 

Denman ferry resume service after fish boat anchor removed from cable 

Road Rage incident near UVic ends in flying ice cream

BC Premier in Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy 

Flag raising at BC Legislature honours residential school survivors, lost children 

Saanich police release photos of suspect in indecent act on transit bus 

Law enforcement officers remember fallen comrades at legislature ceremony 

Friend, community members remember 'humble' 'genuine' Mountie killed in shooting 

Plaza inauguration marks 135 years of Lebanese immigration in Victoria 

Tsawout Nation embarks on economic development push, from seaweed to whale-watching to construction 

We're walking and cycling more, cut car trips remain dominant in capital region  

Victoria News

Some ferries cancelled as thunderstorm looms, winds batter Greater Victoria 

Victoria says the feds owe the city $28M for streamlining housing process

184 people died from toxic drug supply in August, BC coroner finds 

UVic's School of Music receives $300K gift for piano maintenance, concerts 

Saanich police search for man who allegedly exposed himself on transit bus 

Police make sombre march for annual memorial ceremony in Victoria 

Drought makes BC more vulnerable than usual to first fall storm 

Fossil fuels industry targets BC City after move to block natural gas 

Global

Residential school Survivor's Flag raised at BC Legislature 

BC Premier in Ottawa to discuss wildfires, infrastructure, clean energy

BC's first Black Jude, Selwyn Romilly, remembered as 'kind, gentle soul' after death at 83

Suspect in disturbing incident at Vancouver comedy festival arrested again 

Merritt ER closed overnight due to staff shortage 

Vancouver Chinatown café installs panic button due to repeated break-ins, crime 

Uber expands Fraser Valley service, adding Mission, Kent and area north of Chilliwack

'It's a right' Vancouver Island food charity sounds alarm about rising need 

BC film sector cautiously optimistic that Hollywood strike could be drawing  to a close

'Slipping through the cracks'" Teacher shortage mars first weeks in some BC schools 

Profit outpacing costs in BC Long-term care facilities, seniors advocate says

Lions Gate Bridge reopened after crews remove large, metal 'windburn debris'  

BC lost 174 people to toxic drugs in August, 2023 death toll tops 1,600 

Container shipments drop 14% at Port of Vancouver as consumer demand falls   

Thousands lose power, ferries cancelled Monday amid wind and rain storm  

The Tyee                                       

CHEK TV

Rain, wind, lightning all in Vancouver Island's forecast 

BC cities condemn posters touting 'whites only' kids playtime

Victoria councillors pitch a permanent winter shelter plan for unhoused

'It's not really a good idea to buy shirts online': Inauthentic Orange shirt warning from organizers 

Report finds long-term facilities' profit outpacing staff, care costs in BC

Flag raisin at BC Legislature honours residential school survivors, lost children

BC Ferries to replace aging Campbell River terminal, with construction starting this fall 

'This line of work isn't for everyone;' Law enforcement memorial reflects on lives lost 

Miscellaneous

Flag raising at BC Legislature honours residential school survivors, lost children

They came, they. met, they brought no new ideas