Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, September 28-29, 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 28-29, 2023

Day for National Truth and Reconciliation  

Reconciliation begins with a commitment to truth-telling

High school football team wears jerseys to honour Truth and Reconciliation Day

How to follow CBC's coverage of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

New hockey sticks aim to spark conversation about Every Child Matters movement in Canada. 

Truth and Reconciliation Day won't be celebrated by almost half of Canadians: Poll 

How BC Schools are marking Truth and Reconciliation Day

Indigenizing our Cities 

A Sunshine Coast School District's rename is a move toward reconciliation 

How one BC nursing leader hopes to address anti-Indigenous bias in 'intrinsically racist' system

Here's how you can commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Day across BC

Eight ways to meaningfully recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

BC marks 10th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day with new statutory holiday

'It gives great hope" Victoria Orange Shirt Day committee prepares for weekend powwow

Globe and Mail

Williams Lake declares state of local emergency, four homes evacuated 

Nisga'a Nation welcome 'dear ancestor' totem home after century away  

Jericho Lands advocates see a tradeoff between towers and green space

Masks to be worn in BC health facilities as flue and COVID-19 cases increase 

CBC

Stolen totem pole formally welcomed home to Nisga'a territory after nearly a century in Scottish museum 

Williams Lake declares state of local emergency, 4 homes evacuated 

Colleagues, loved ones express 'shock and disbelief' after well known BC doctor found dead

Kamloops mayor faces another investigation after recording phone call with city staffer  

BC Minister outlines housing plans, including support for 'missing middle'

BC Police watchdog criticizes RCMP for leaving weapons within reach of arrested man 

BC issues environmental certificate approving contentious Roberts Bank terminal expansion project 

BC Mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port as expansion looms

BC businesses reliant on trade with India express worry as diplomatic divide deepens 

BC launches fall vaccine push, urging residents to get shots for COVID-19 and flu

Vancouver Sun 

Do BC's new housing targets keep pace with population growth?

It's back: BC's fall legislative session resumes Tuesday with four official parties 

Suffering from vaccine fatigue? Here's why it's still important to get the jab

BC Utilities Commission firing shows Eby ready to interfere to achieve NDP goals

Funeral for fallen RCMP Constable Rick O'Brien set for October 4 in Langley

Vancouver's scenic views could eventually be lost in favour of new housing 

Public yawns as NDP outlines rising deficit

Prefab daycare centres, with workforce housing, proposed by Vancouver councillors 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

COVID and flu shots to be offered in BC starting October 10; masking in hospital returns next week

Victoria overhauls missing-middle housing rules to kickstart building 

Spirit of Vancouver Island set to sail through Thanksgiving Weekend after temporary repair 

Nanaimo moves forward plans to ban natural gas as primary heat source in new homes 

Spike in gas prices tied to squeeze in supply from US refineries, rising oil prices 

Crash closes Malahat in both directions near Bamberton, one person set to hospital

New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks  

Police investigate after student sexually assaulted in UVic bathroom 

Victoria News

Poll shows United, Conservatives neck-and-neck in BC, well behind the NDP

Legislation increasing housing density coming next week: BC housing minister 

NDP will answer questions from 3 corners when BC Legislature resumes 

Dump truck and trailer crash closes Malahat  

Victoria gathering joins BC wide calls for protecting old-growth forests 

BC wants to update 911 to include video, text and photo messaging 

'Frustrated' Saanich delivery driver urges people to at least turn on lights  

West Shore RCMP warns of Facebook fraudsters  demanding deposits 

New masking rules for BC to be revealed today 

Global

Return of Nisga'a memorial totem pole to be celebrate with ceremony and feast 

Williams Lake declares State of Local Emergency over unstable housing complex 

Plan to cull deer on Sidney Island divides residents 

RCMP Constable Rick O'Brien's funeral, procession details announced 

BC Ferries moves meetings online following threats 

Vaccine fatigue setting in as officials urger everyone to get flu, COVID shots: Poll

Housing, Climate, public safety are focus of fall BC Legislature session 

$14M for 'better access to nutritious food": BC food security investment 

Major Delta port expansion gets provincial green light 

BC United questions $200K funding for group selling tested illegal street drugs 

First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

Old Growth activists holding 'day of action across BC

'Give us a bit more tine': BC businesses struggling amid pandemic loan deadlines 

The Tyee                                       

Bringing down the House with Mr. Dressup: The Tyee's guide to VIFF 

Danielle Smith's Pension Scam claims its first victim 

Study shows selling tested drugs saves lives 

What's behind the surge in Alberta's electricity prices 

Inside the Vancouver Art Gallery's New Moves

SFU teaching assistants launch strike and rotating pickets 

CHEK TV

DriveBC's 'slow' Malahat crash update comes under scrutiny 

'Just a tragedy': Foreign exchange student drowns at Thetis Lake

Nanaimo on the verge of banning natural gas as primary heat source in new homes

Affordable rental building with 58 units opens in Victoria  

Province ordered to consult North Island First Nation on mining permit allocation 

BC Greens call out Alberta fossil fuel war room's attack on BC community 

Miscellaneous

UN gang member denied parole over mobster's murder outside BC casino

Nisga'a Nation in BC welcomes 'dear ancestor' totem home after century away