Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, September 21-22, 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 21-22, 2023

Ridge Meadows RCMP member killed on duty in Coquitlam

RCMP officer, 51 shot dead, two others injured during a confrontation in Coquitlam, BC

RCMP officer Rick O'Brien dead, 2 officers injured in. Coquitlam shooting

RCMP 'gutted' by death of Constable Rick O'Brien 51 shot in BC, Deputy Commissioner 

'Ultimate Sacrifice': Mountie shot and killed, 2 officers injured in Coquitlam BC

BC RCMP officer shot and killed, two others seriously injured while executing search warrant 

RCMP officer killed, two wounded and suspect shot in Coquitlam BC

'He as truly exceptional': Mountie Killed in Coquitlam was decorated officer, a father of six

A look at BC officers killed in the line of duty

Ridge Meadows Mountie killed, 2 other officers injured in Coquitlam incident 

First responders salute fallen Lower Mainland officer during procession

Globe and Mail

Couple leaves property donation worth more than $200 million in BC

Millions added to BC funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters   

First days of autumn expected to be cool and damp over most of British Columbia 

West Fraser selling two pulp mils to Atlas Holdings for US$120 million

Four BC firefighters who died ion crash worked for Kamloops company 

Destructive West Kelowna wildfire now considered 'held'

Canada's high court won't hear appeal of BC developer's extradition to South Korea 

CBC

BC Premier suspects Ottawa holding on to information about foreign interference  

West Fraser selling Quesnel pulp mill to Edmonton based company

Fall weather forecast to arrive on cue as rain, cooler temperatures expected across BC

For commuters, taking the increasingly covered bus of Sky Train has become 'unreliable and very frustrating'  

Every fish in BC's Emerald Lake may've to bet killed after signs of rare parasite detected  

Graffiti covered West Vancouver home made famous by 'party house' post destroyed by fire 

Cooler heads, looser purse strings at UBCM help province appease municipal leaders -  for now 

South African firefighters say good bye with a final performance 

Every detail on her status card from Indigenous Services Canada was correct - except for the photo 

Stó:lō Nation  identifies 158 child deaths potential unmarked graves at former residential schools, hospital 

According to a new report, you're likely paying more in rent due to the increase in short-term rentals  

Destructive West Kelowna wildfire that forced thousands from homes is now being held, service says 

BC tugboat owner and company fined $310K for fatal sinking that killed 3 workers   

Vancouver Sun 

West Vancouver's 'Party House With a View' goes up in flames 

Anguish comes flooding back as Stó:lō unveil residential school findings 

Abbotsford neighbours claim victory in 10 year fight over towering manure pile 

Alberta's fossil fuels 'war room' targets Nanaimo city councillors 

How the BC Review Board for mentally ill offenders works. Victims often hate it. Others defend it 

When two opposing BC MLA]s were targeted with death threats, they worked together to stop it 

A first in BC as parasite that causes whirling disease invades southeastern lake 

The lasting legacy of a favourite teacher 

Vancouver's housing reform is a hollow gesture 

BC cabinet ministers peppered with housing related woes at UBCM

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Millions added to BC Funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters 

Gulf Islands School District to close down its last alternative school 

BC Premier suspects Ottawa holding back information about foreign interference 

Child care centre eyed for BC Legislature grounds

Lekwungen cultural project at Inner Harbour gets federal financial boost

MLA Adam Walker returning to NDP is unlikely, say political observers 

North Island College in Courtenay gets is first on-site student housing 

Empty Sooke School Board seat filled by acclamation 

Victoria News

Beloved Victoria cafe closing over rising rent, 'negative' impact of shelters 

'Beyond parody': Saanich raises road to slow 'fast moving cyclists' - not drivers 

Island Health steps in after Victoria care home fails to meet standards  

Fall has arrived in BC and around the north: here's how and why 

$61M in housing help for BC Cities on its way soon, premier pledges 

Next Generation 911 promises BC emergency dispatch revolution 

BC United Leader Falcon says BC on 'wrong track' after 6 years of NDP

BC Green leader accuses health minister, NDP of quiet quitting 

Housing policy centre stage as UBCM delegates grill trio of BC Minsters 

Global

 Suspect in 4 violent incidents on Vancouver's west side arrested, released again 

 How are BC High schools dealing with AI writing tools? 

'Betrayed': Victims' family outraged after BC double murder suspect granted bail 

BC politicians vote against lifting vaccine mandate for health care workers 

BC pledges $61 million to help cities meet new housing density targets 

Millions added to BC funding for rural, volunteer and First Nations firefighters 

BC raps Coastal GasLink with huge fin for false info, environmental deficiencies  

'Our family': BC company mourns 4 firefighters after fatal crash

BC port strike affected 17% of retailers with auto sector hardest hit: StatCan

Fall storm season arrives, weather alerts in effect for parts of BC

The Tyee                                       

An Indo-Canadian BC Labour Icon is finally getting his due

Don't kid yourself about 'Parent's Rights'

'Were so far behind, we need it all'

Squatters at risk in Vancouver apartment building gutted by fire, say Neighbours 

Where the 'Parents' Rights' Campaign came from. And how to push back

The rise of the toxic menace called E. Coli 0157

Where municipalities are at with BC's Drug Decriminalization pilot 

Don't blame International students. The Housing crisis is our problem 

CHEK TV

Environment Canada issues wind advisory ahead of storm on Vancouver Island 

'Im always worried': Sting of 'unhoused' fires is raising alarm in Nanaimo  

Smoke over South Island caused by Washington State wildfires 

Comox bus drivers vote in favour of strike amid staff shortages 

50 supportive housing spaces finished, but sit empty in Victoria 

Island  businesses call on Ottawa to extend deadline for loan repayments 

BC First Nation research finds 158 child deaths at four facilities 

Miscellaneous