Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, September 14-15, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday-Friday, September  14-15 2023

Globe and Mail

Vancouver City Council indicates support for sweeping expansion of housing density

Climate change is having a direct impact on home insurance rates 

Man accused of random stabbing in Vancouver's Chinatown had been deemed a significant threat by psychiatric review panel 

BC puts more restrictions on decriminalized illicit drugs, banning possession near play areas 

One arrested, two dead, as RCMP probe homicide in Chilliwack

Insite, North America's first supervised drug-use site, turns 20 as overdose crisis evolves 

Youth arrested for bear-spray attack on Sikh teen in Kelowna, RCMP say

CBC

Safeway workers in BC, vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action 

Thousands turn out for Vancouver climate march 

Fire tears through roof of 127 year old Salmo Hotel in West Kootenay 

83 year old Chilliwack man charged with killing neighbours,  aged 58 and 67

Woman with developmental disabilities denied unit in affordable housing project 

Families serve too, says BC based charity on Military Family Appreciation Day

Multi unit housing is coming to Vancouver's single home neighbourhoods 

Ken Gillis, who led Thompson-Nicola Regional District board through turbulent times, dead at 79

Man accused in triple stabbing in Chinatown makes court appearance  

BC students with complex care needs increasingly excluded from school activities, report finds 

Fire information officer warns wildfire risks still exist with cooler weather 

Frustrated transit advocates install makeshift bench at Kelowna bus stop to protest poor infrastructure 

Vancouver Sun 

'A huge step forward' or not enough? Vancouver approves citywide multiplex plan 

Accused in Chinatown stabbing appears in Vancouver court by video

West Vancouver tenant takes fight with landlord over deficient wind cooler to BC's top court 

BC United calls Eby's firing of Utilities Commission CEO David Morton 'drastic move 

Vancouver Art Gallery hits 85 percent of $400M fundraising target for new site  

'Bunch of idiots': Victim relatives query Psychiatric releases, lawyers urge caution 

Sidewalk or road? Inconsistent e-scooter rules confusing Metro Vancouver riders 

After years of talk, Vancouver's ready for 'multiplex' debate and decision 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Change to BC drug decriminalization policy prohibits possession near playgrounds 

Foul play suspected in Pandora area death

Victoria approves 91 unit project at Quadra and Fisgard with minimal parking 

Port Alberni woman surprised about her arrest for murder, trial told 

Foot patrols top Victoria's police service wish list 

Victoria council takes small step toward Ship Point makeover 

View Royal votes to require use of electricity for primary heat in new builds 

Victoria News

David Suzuki calls for nature to trump economy at Victoria climate protest 

Revived Ship Point plans aim to transform Victoria's harbour front parking lots 

Victoria Hospice submits subdivision application for Saanich site 

Adaptive Bike Fest showcasing accessible cycling in Victoria  

Victoria landlords now asking tenants to rent 'half' of a master bedroom 

Sudden appointment of new BC Utilities Commission CEO sparks debate 

Advocates rally for BC vacancy controls, landlords say they won't work

BC excludes playgrounds, rec areas from drug decriminalization 

Global

Vancouver Chinatown triple stabbing suspect in court for first appearance  

'Extremely disappointing': Vancouver Police sergeant on leave due to graphic poster 

'Pretty crazy neighbourhood': Vancouverite living on swamp laments crooked homes, sidewalk 

Joffre Lakes deal a step towards reconciliation with First Nations, minister says 

shishalh First Nation pitches new reservoir amid Sunshine Coast drought 

Vancouver mayor says missing middle just a start, as critics say plan not bold enough 

BC in a 'good position' for building with Ottawa's new tax break: Housing minister 

Months after sawmill shutdown, Canfor plans to build new $200M facility in Houston 

'Urgent crossroads': 3 year anniversary of BC old growth commitments, groups calling out province 

Ex-Abbotsford Police chief to probe release of man accused in Chinatown stabbings 

The Tyee                                       

Sexual Harassment: Inside Calgary Police: Now there's a criminal probe 

A window into Calgary's Eviction "Gong show'

In Polarizing times, the 'Fine Art' of Tough Conversations 

Why BC's Dikes are Ticking Time Bombs 

A study shoed giving money to Homeless people changes lives. What's next?

Insite is turning 20

BCGEU backs vacancy controls to ease rental crisis 

Who's winning the Political Battle of the skies?

Danielle Smith's Carbon capture contradictions 

The Lifelines for Thousands of BC Foreign Farmworkers 

The rapid rise of Norway's Farmed Salmon industry 

CHEK TV

Man who died suspiciously a 'beloved' leader of Pandora Avenue, says outreach worker 

CFB Esquimalt member creates a multinational NATO team for Terry Fox Run in London UK

Drought conditions raise threat of new fall wildfires on Vancouver Island 

Sidney approves $550K restoration work for Bevan Fishing Pier 

David Suzuki to speak at BC Legislature ahead of march to protest fossil fuels 

'I was careless': Former BC Principal ordered to pay $175K for misappropriating school funds 

Canucks and Guns N Roses: Hullo adds more late night event sailings 

CRD urges province to adopt cellphone tax to cover 911 costs 

Victoria's Ship Point revitalization plan sails past first step 

Miscellaneous